Oceans Eleven, 1960
“So Much Better Than the New Thing”
I watched this April, 2006
Plot Summary
So this guy, Danny Ocean, decides upon getting out of jail to try and get back in by pulling a huge heist in Las Vegas. He brings a crew together (of 11 guys) for the big theft, succeeds, but then finds their plans get a little wacky. Slick humor.
What I Disliked
l Very little. I know they filmed this while the Rat Pack worked Vegas, so at times it seems like a few more takes might have pulled off a scene better, but it is great fun the whole way through.
l I challenged some teens when the modern version of O11 came out to try it next to this one and give me their honest opinion. They were sure going in that it would be a dud next to Clooney, Pitt, etc, but at the end they were honest enough to say they thought the 1960 was better. I agree.
What I Liked
l Frank, Deano, Sammy Jr., Joey, the whole crew were great.
l I thought this plot, with the cremation, etc., was SO much better than the slick ass stuff Clooney came up with, and yes I know he did not write it, but you know what I mean.
Would I recommend it and to whom?
If you have not seen this, you have not seen Oceans Eleven.
Date of Review: June, 2008
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