soderburgh at his best

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2009)

Ocean's Eleven brings a new look to the gentleman thief genre. Instead of one individual seeking fortune for themselves, it is a sophisticated clique of masterminds trying to pull off a million to one heist with a huge payoff. The film features an all star cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon. Each thief in "Ocean's 11" plays a major role in the heist and puts forth their particular area of expertise. It keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat and just when you think you have a bead on what's going to happen next, the film throws a curve ball twist right past you. My favorite aspect of this film is how calm and cool everyone of the 11 seems in the face of the consequence of being caught. If you're a fan of con-artist films such as The Sting, I highly recommend Ocean's 11.