" Remember Murphy's law; if anything can go wrong, it will,"

Rating: 8/10 (29 August 2009)

Anyone who has ever seen Ocean's Twelve know right off, if there is a sequel, it's going to be fun and intricate, if not as down right complex. Thus it is with this third installment. Danny Ocean's friend Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould) who believed he was 'in the know' with his partner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) and expecting to make a fortune, learns' he is not only fired, but is thrown out of the Casino business. When Tishkoff's friends appeal to Bank, he's not only disinterested, but reminds them he is too powerful to be hurt. The challenge is accepted and Ocean (George Clooney) and his team Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Carl Reiner design a plan to separate $500 million dollars from Bank and his casino. The drawbacks are enormous as added to the mix is an arch-enemy of Banks', a powerful insider named Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). He is a vengeful sore loser who dislikes Banks and promises trouble for Ocean and his men if they are unsuccessful. They movie is top heavy with star power including Eddy Lizzard, the British Comedian. Every audience member must stay focused on the characters, the multi-staged plan and expected double crosses as this is a fast paced film crowded with counter plans and Casino like excitement where anyone can win at any moment. In fact, the true winner of this film is the viewer and the unexpected Jackpots which explode when you least expect it. ****