One of the best in the genre

Rating: 8/10 (4 December 2009)

Oceans eleven is one of the more clever movies I've seen. The plot is fairly standard for the heist genre, just a bunch of gentleman thieves robbing a bad guy. Nothing spectacular. But the real strength in this movie lies in its characters. The chemistry between them is brilliantly executed; the highlight being the George Clooney-Brad Pitt interaction (I actually believe that this is one of their best performances).
Although the plot itself isn't all that interesting, it's enjoyable thanks to the fact that we have no idea how George Clooney and his ten rascals will pull it of, and when you figure out what they had in mind, you'll love it. Without spoiling anything, it'll leave you satisfied. To sum it up, this is a step forward for the genre, and a fresh take on how characters can interact with each other. A must see.