nobody likes a sequel....

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2005)

and most of the time I don't either...
I had actually been putting off watching this film, at first in the theater and then on cable. I am glad that I finally did watch it. I actually liked it better than the first one. The first one (Ocean's Eleven) I found a bit cliché (particularly the relationship between Julia Robert's and George Clooney), combined with Vegas (think "Casino" just not as good) and bit slow pace (no better pacing than "Thief" with James Caan - 1981).
I would give Ocean's Eleven a 7.
Ocean's Twelve has a better pace and I found it to be more humorous. I see some complaints on here about the Julia Robets role in this one, but I found her "cameo" role to be quite funny and original (and I am no big fan by any means).
Although the whole Ocean's series is a bit overblown with the casting, I kept wondering what would happen next and that was due to good writing and directing along with the acting. Europe looked really gorgeous in this movie, they picked out some special locations (and I am living in Europe these days).
Basically Ocean's Twelve kept me entertained and I give it a good recommendation next to most other films out there these days.
Solid 8 - Enjoy!