So the day before we table read the script of Ocean's 11...

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2020)

...and while everything on the page is superbly crafty and clever by Ted Griffin, everything magical comes from the cinema of it. David Holmes score, the cohesive and fun editing, the tremendous cast at the top of their game; clearly stretching their legs, the flourishes of improv and the pure energy of it all. It's a hangout movie and a heist movie, it's tricky but never tricks the audience. It's confident, laid back and exciting. It's an extremely well made and timeless flick. When Soderbergh goes popcorn he really delivers something special.