As far as Summer Blockbusters go...

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2003)

I rate this one better than the Matrix Reloaded. This one wasn't as complicated and it simply gave me what I wanted. I thorougly enjoyed this Summer film. Even as I anticipated it and watched it, I never compared it to other heist movies. I took it for what it was.
And since the summary's been told about this film, I'll mention the pros and con of this movie. I didn't want to compare but it shares some of Ocean's ll features. Now like Ocean's 11, its a remake, it had its all-star cast,individual querks of the characters, its comical moments, a heist to accomplish and a girl. But instead of pushing clothing fashion, the IJ pushes fashionable Mini Coopers. I wanted to buy one as the ending credits rolled.
Memorable characters that stood out was Seth Green's character. I thought the Napster element added great comic relief along with Mos Def's character Left Ear. Even Stratham's character as Handsome Rob left a favorable impression. I just don't get how everyone has dogged E. Norton's acting ability. He is highly underrated. Anyone who dogs this guy has never seen American History X or Primal Fear. He gives awesome performances.
I like how they didn't make Marky Mark and Charlize fall in love and kiss all over each other. No time for that. The pacing was succinct and I wasn't bored because sometimes movies can stall on you.
Okay a con, well...I could wait till it came out on video. I mean an excellent movie is one I could see over and over. One viewing is adequate.