![]() ![]() However, despite these good moments, it not only doesn't correct the mistakes of the previous time but makes more on the way. This film does have its moments, it is stylishly shot, has a brilliantly slick opening sequence and I liked the score. The first for me was very enjoyable, while the second while lazy and convoluted was okay. That's not to say all the Ocean movies are terrible. Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird 3 / 10 Third time's not the charm. But there are other highlights that deflect from the flaws – Ellen Barkin's sexy femme fatale (sadly with the distraction of too much collagen, but otherwise perfect), a plethora of cutting-edge technological wizardry, some nicely judged twists and Soderbergh's debonair direction, all of which combine to make this a relaxing and genuinely fun outing for the crew. Some of the supporting players – Eddie Izzard, Shaobo Qin – are more irritating than amusing, and Al Pacino's repugnant villain is one of the most unpleasant characters he's played in a long career. Of course, there's nothing much here that hasn't been done before, and the film might well be too smart for its own good. ![]() In fact, THIRTEEN might well have the edge on ELEVEN, as the ingenious plot – detailing an immense and complicated scam on a mega-casino – is so well devised that I had a ball watching it play out. It's a film you're going to like if you appreciate the talents of the cast – Clooney, Pitt, Damon et al – all of whom are by now well settled into their sophisticated roles. This easygoing and lighthearted caper movie is a definite step up on the second in the series – although I hope this marks the end of the trilogy rather than a prelude to any further sequels. ![]() Reviewed by Leofwine_draca 6 / 10 Easygoing spy caper might be the best of the three They're not in this for the money, but for the revenge. Uniting with their old enemy Benedict, who himself has a vendetta against Bank, the crew is out to pull off a major plan one that will unfold on the night Bank's newest hot spot opens up. However, Danny and his crew won't stand for Bank and what he's done to a friend. Bank's attitude even goes so far as to finding the amusement in Tishkoff's misfortune when the double crossing lands Reuben in the hospital because of a heart attack. When one of their own, Reuben Tishkoff, builds a hotel with another casino owner, Willy Bank, the last thing he ever wanted was to get cut out of the deal personally by the loathsome Bank. ![]() However, it's been a while since they've come back together, which is all about to change. ![]()
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