A Fun Caper Film

Rating: 8/10 (8 March 2017)

Too many times, films that contain a lot of "flash" or "style" are lacking in one particular area: "substance". This is where "Ocean's 11" rises above the mold in its ability to put a fantastic plot to all the pizzaz.
For a basic plot summary, "Ocean's 11" sees master thief Danny Ocean (George Clooney) get out of prison and embark on a new thieving expedition...the Bellagio Hotel owned by casino mogul Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). In order to tackle the monumental task, Ocean puts together a burglar's "Dream Team" (starring the likes of Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Don Cheadle, & Matt Damon, among others).
This movie primarily succeeds because it does so many things well. For example...
-The casino-robbing plot line is intriguing and never really gets old or stale. Something is always happening that keeps your attention.
-The characters create such great chemistry with each other that they are a joy to watch. The subtle humor embedded in the interplay between such characters also lends some needed lightness.
-For those who like "glamour" films (e.g. guys in sharp suits cracking wise, flashing lights, Vegas atmosphere, etc.), this one will remain in your video library!
Overall, "Ocean's 11" is a fun caper movie that does a lot of things well. It can be enjoyed by the "thinking person", or the movie-watcher who just wants a large dose of excitement.