Great Little Caper Film for the 21st Century

Rating: Null/10 (8 December 2004)

This is one all star film that doesn't fall flat on its face. It pretty much follows the plot of the original, but it has its own flavor. In fact, this is not as much a remake as it is an improvement on the original. Also, the cast seems more focused on making a good film rather than using the film as an excuse to party.
As for the cast, George Clooney shows that he is a great comedic actor and displays a sly charm that he pretty much displayed on ER. Brad Pitt is perfect as his second in command and the two of them have a great chemistry. However, Don Cheadle is the one that really steals the show. He really steals the show as the electronics wizard. Ironically, he played Sammy Davis Jr. in HBO'S "Rat Pack" biopic that came out a few years earlier and he plays pretty much the role Sammy played. Also, old hands like Carl Reiner and Elliot Gould really worked well with their younger co-stars. This is one great film.