Reviews — Ocean's Eleven
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Narate
"You’re a dead man." Seriously? It feels like I should declare this the greatest remake ever—I hesitate to call anything a masterpiece, but it comes really close. Pulling off an ensemble cast is always tricky, yet Soderbergh managed to assemble a fantastic group of actors and create something genuinely appealing; it has every element you’d expect from a heist film.
Narate
It’s hard to believe how good this remake turned out to be; it might just be the best one ever made. I hesitate to call something a masterpiece, but it comes remarkably close. Pulling off a film with so many actors is always difficult, yet Soderbergh managed to create an appealing story and deliver everything you'd expect from a heist film featuring such a talented cast.
CinemaSerf
This remake stands out; I’d have difficulty identifying another that surpasses it in any category. It's not simply the presence of well-known actors that makes it exceptional, but also the fact that Steven Soderbergh devoted as much attention to the narrative and character development as he did to the visuals, technology, and the ensemble cast featuring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Matt Damon. The st…
Peter McGinn
The latest take on the familiar heist story certainly has polish: the writing is crisp, the acting is solid, and the action sequences and visual effects are executed well. However, it didn't really grab me. It was enough to pass the time, I guess, but it’s not something that will stick around for long. Action-driven movies just aren’t my preferred type of entertainment; a bit of humor is needed to truly keep me engag…
The Movie Mob
This film has earned the distinction of being my absolute top choice in movies! It’s something everyone should experience. What truly sets Ocean's Eleven apart is how completely it draws you into a narrative already underway. The story moves along briskly, avoiding unnecessary explanations; instead, key background information and unexpected developments unfold for the audience at the same time they do for the char…
Kamurai
It’s definitely enjoyable, something I’d happily rewatch, and easy to suggest to others. Among heist films, this one stands out positively, though my preferences for that genre are admittedly quite specific. To truly engage me with a character committing crimes, the plan has to be intricate without being confusing, and there should be an additional reason driving their actions—something like wanting to win someone…
John Chard
My first thought? Mini-bar. Just released from prison, Danny Ocean immediately starts planning what looks like an almost impossible heist. The scheme involves him and ten other specialists attempting to steal from the main vault at Las Vegas casinos, which holds their earnings. The original *Ocean’s 11* from 1960 is a passable film, more enjoyable for its Vegas setting and the lively cast of Rat Packers than be…


