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Ocean's Eleven [DVD] [2002]
enlarge	Director: Steven Soderbergh Actors: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Cecelia Ann Birt Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£13.99~~ Buy Used: £0.01 as of 23/11/2009 18:59 GMT details You Save: £13.98 (100%) New (55) Used (262) Collectible (9) from £0.01 Seller: gr8play Rating: 57 reviews Sales Rank: 5015 Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 112 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900221856 ASIN: B00005RDPU Theatrical Release Date: December 7, 2001 Release Date: October 14, 2002 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review IOcean's Eleven/I improves on 1960's Rat Pack original with supernova casting, a slickly updated plot and Steven Soderbergh's graceful touch behind the camera. Soderbergh reportedly relished the opportunity "to make a movie that has no desire except to give pleasure from beginning to end", and he succeeds on those terms, blessed by the casting of George Clooney as Danny Ocean, the title role originated by Frank Sinatra. Fresh out of jail, Ocean masterminds a plot to steal $163 million from the seemingly impervious vault of Las Vegas's Bellagio casino, not just for the money but to win his ex-wife (Julia Roberts) back from the casino's ruthless owner (Andy Garcia). Soderbergh doesn't scrimp on the caper's comically intricate strategy, but he finds greater joy in assembling a stellar team (including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Carl Reiner) and indulging their strengths as actors and thieves. The result is a film that's as smooth as a silk suit and just as stylish. --IJeff Shannon/I p BOn the DVD:/B IOcean's Eleven/I on disc is hardly swarming with special features, but just like all good heists it's quality not quantity that counts. Although the DVD-ROM feature is simply a game of computer blackjack, the cast list simply that and the HBO special just a standard Hollywood promo, the two refreshing and honest commentaries more than compensate. The cast commentary is lively and it's nice to hear intelligent comments coming from Hollywood's big league for a change. However, it's the director and writer's commentary that is the real gem; it's funny, enlightening and most of all it allows Ted Griffin to put the case forward for all screenwriters across the world as to the importance of their craft. The main feature has an impressive transfer of sound and visuals, making the suits sharper and David Holmes' soundtrack even funkier. --INikki Disney/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 57 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...12 Next » Big cast, Big hit! August 10, 2003 8 out of 8 found this review helpful 'Ocean's Eleven' is a stylish, cinematic delight. Merely from the all too familiar/famous cast list a would be viewer can appreciate the pure genius the directors must have to create a film that attracts the superb acting abilities of the likes of Julie Roberts, Andy Garcia and Brad Pitt. The story line involves twists and turns, coinsidences and a need to pay attention to the little details all of which make the film far more captivating than your average mind numbing films.brThe class and richness of Las Vegas is all captured in the bright casino halls and the costume design all adding to the overall enjoyment.pThe cast and director commentary featured on the DVD edition gives the viewer a chance to go beyond merely what they see on the screen. They allow an insight into not only the making of the film but the rapport that is clearly present between the cast and crew. There is something quite surreal abour listening to Brad Pitt and Matt Damon reminice about their time on set!p'Ocean's Eleven' is a film well worth viewing more than once, if only to pick up on small, yet often vital, details missed the first time around. Ocean's Eleven - The best crew! December 2, 2003 Christos Stathis (Athens, Greece) 16 out of 18 found this review helpful George Clooney is the protagonist in Steven Soderbergh's improved version of the amazing (and more serious than this) film of the 1960's, directed by Lewis Milestone, starring Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford.brIn this new version, Clooney is Danny Ocean, an ex - convict, accused for frauds and schemes. He is now released from Prison, and decides to rob three of Las Vegas's largest and wealthiest casinos, the Bellagio, the Mirage and the MGM Grand, owned by Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), who now has a relationship with Ocean's ex-wife Tess (Julia Roberts). brWith the help of his old friend Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), he gathers a crew of 11 people to help him rob in one night all three casinos, a plan never accomplished by any man: 1) Frank Catton (Bernie Mac), 2) Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), 3) Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould), inventor of the casino security systems and huge enemy of Terry Benedict, 4) Virgil Malloy (Casey Affleck) and 5) Turk Malloy (Scott Caan), twin brothers, 6) Livingston Dell (Eddie Jemison), electronics expert and qurrently working for the FBI, 7) Basher Tarr (Don Cheadle), explotions - munitions expert, 8) Yen (Shaobo Qin), "the grease man", 9) Saul Bloom (Carl Reiner), and 10) Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon), son of one of Ocean's best friends, plus 11) Danny Ocean (George Clooney), who is the 11th member and leader of the crew. brOcean explains them his plan, smart enough but practically impossible to break the security system. So, they decide that the big night will be a night where a very important boxing game will be taking place, when the vault will be containing over $163 million.brOn the dvd, you will find the following extra features: a) cast crew list, b) behind the scenes footage, c) cast commentary (quite interesting actually), and d) filmmakers commentary.brAfter you watch this this movie, you will definetily want to visit Las Vegas, if you haven't done it yet!brAll in all, with a cast like this one, what else could anybody ask for? Great Saturday night movie, and an excellent selection for your collection!brFive stars, no second thought!!! Fantastic film! September 4, 2003 Katie Stickler (England) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful This up to date remake of the the rat pack classic is superbly directed and is one of the most intriguing, exciting and well acted of present day films.brThe actors are so well chosen to fit their roles and the chemistry between all the charcters is brilliant, and occassionally laughable (e.g. between daniel ocean - george clooney - and rusty - brad pitt). brBeing a huge george clooney fan, i can honestly say that this is one of his best performances; he makes the film come to life - the perfect lovable rogue.brWould recommend to anyone, it's easy to watch even though it has a relatively complex plot and all is revealed and explained in the end.brFantastic film! Amazing! August 31, 2004 3 out of 3 found this review helpful It's one of my most favourite movies. I remember watching it a few times in a cinema and being unable to get my eyes off a glamour of Las Vegas. Later on I bought a DVD and watched the movie a few times since then. brThe first thing I thought of before writing this review was a script. I thought: "Goodness, surely I wouldn't be able to write like that!" The script-writer seems to know everything about robbing casinos! In general, the idea isn't completely new, but the strongest part of the script is all the details. The idea of a team of 11 people is superb. brThe movie is also brilliantly directed - every little detail is thought over. Steven Soderbergh, the wonderful Oscar-winning director, doesn't disappoint his audience. I was sooooo impressed by the scene of entire Danny's (George Clooney) crew walking one by one after him as soon as he says: "...Otherwise come with me!" brRobbing casinos - is it a crime? Oh yeah, don't you doubt it, it's a crime all right. Tell me then, why on earth does the audience love all these criminals and sympathize them? It's not a totally new idea, but again - how well thought! Who will NOT like the unbeliavably charismatic, smart and elegant men who just want to get some money... well, not some, but a very handsome sum of money out of a ruthless casino magnat Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia)? He's most definitely more a criminal than them, and his another sin is that Danny's ex-wife Tess (Julia Roberts) preferred him to Danny. Well, talking about a woman being behind every crime! Cherchez la femme! brOne more brilliant thing about the movie is, no doubt, its cast. It couldn't be better. Stunningly talented actors add their glamour to all the luxury of Las Vegas. What else could the audience dream of? brI would like to mention the Brad Pitt's part specifically. Rusty Ryan, Danny's right-hand man, the man Danny wouldn't do without. Fabuluously smart, highly professional cold blooded cheater. The viewers can't help admiring him. brGeorge Clooney is terrific. Danny is everything: good-looking, well-mannered, well-dressed, clever, sexy and so on. Terry Benedict may be all this as well, plus - he's magnificently rich. However, Danny really loves Tess, and Tess eventually realizes she really loves Danny. Whatever happens to Danny's fantastic project - he's a winner, this man! brOne final fantastic thing about the movie - Ocean's 12 is on its way. I couldn't be more excited about it. So far, the information I have just arouses my interest even more. The idea of filming in Europe, especially in such a fabuluous city as Rome, is even more fantastic. Well... All we can do just wait and see. Oceans 11 August 27, 2002 11 out of 15 found this review helpful How anyone can give this film less than 5 out of 5 is beyond me. The film is classy, funny, smooth, tense and provides a twist and an ending that you will never get bored of watching. My advice is to beg, steal or borrow to watch this superb movie. Showing reviews 1-5 of 57 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...12 Next »

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