Entertaining, but not a classic.

Rating: 7/10 (15 December 2001)

Although George Clooney always seems to play some deviation of the same character, his movies tend to surprise me.
Ocean's 11 is nothing new. Not even close. Not only a remake, but the same rehash of plots from SNEAKERS to ENTRAPMENT to even SUGAR & SPICE. In other words, if you are looking for fresh air from a movie, this is not your ticket.
If you are looking for some nice, sleek entertainment boxed in the now typical two hour formula, then Ocean's 11 might be for you. Clooney is, well, the same Clooney as he always is, but does a nice job with it. He and Brad Pitt do a decent job of playing "The Buddies Setting Up The Heist" routine and the other cast members range from good to adequate. It's just a story, that's all it is. It is not a classic, but it is something that you can sit a watch and not feel like you wasted your time at the end - As long as you do not go in looking for trend setter.
If you are really hankering for an ensemble cast crime drama, try any of THE GODFATHER('s), BEAT THE DEVIL, TOUCH OF EVIL, THE USUAL SUSPECTS.
7/10 - Just entertainment.