Movie #45 -- Ocean's Twelve

Title: Ocean's Twelve

Director: Steven Soderberg

Release Year: 2004

Plot Summary: Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his gang of thieves team up for another round of robberies.

Thoughts: Well... one would be inclined to think that with the talent of the cast and crew, this would be a spectacular film. It was, quite the let down to say the least. I expound...

The ensemble of actors in this film is nothing short of astounding: the aforementioned Clooney, Oscar winners Julia Roberts (Best Actress, Erin Brockovich -- also directed by Soderberg) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (Best Supporting Actress, Chicago), Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Matt Damon, and on and on certainly look like they phoned in their work for this one.

Director Steven Soderberg (Oscar winner for Traffic back in 2000) is at the top of his game, however. He's truly one of the best directors working today. This film is as stylish as it could possibly be, although it pales in comparison to the bright lights of Las Vegas in it's predecessor.

However, the cast's overall weak performance, a lame script (we're supposed to feel some sort of emotional connection to Catherine Zeta-Jones' character at the end of the film, apparently) and too many "inside" jokes make this film a weak sequel.

Rating (0-10): 5.5

Recomendations: Worth renting at Blockbuster. I'd recommend Ocean's Eleven or Casino over this in a heartbeat, though.