Narate
> "Congratulations, you're a dead man."
I mean, this might be the best remake of all time right? I don't like using the term masterpiece but this is pretty close to that. Ensembles are not easy to do well but Soderbergh was able to get t...
Ocean's Eleven
2001Movie116 minEnglish
Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.
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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users85%
Director: Steven Soderbergh•Genres: Crime, Thriller, Heist
Plot Summary
Danny Ocean assembles a crack team of eleven thieves to pull off the ultimate heist: robbing three Las Vegas casinos owned by the charismatic Terry Benedict. With meticulous planning and a healthy dose of charm, the crew navigates the high-stakes world of casino security, aiming to execute a flawless plan while dodging both the authorities and Benedict's watchful eye. The operation becomes complicated by the fact that Ocean's ex-wife is now dating Benedict.
Critical Reception
Ocean's Eleven was a critical and commercial success, praised for its stylish direction, witty dialogue, and star-studded ensemble cast. Critics highlighted its smooth pacing, clever twists, and entertaining heist narrative, while audiences embraced its slick, fun-loving atmosphere. It's often regarded as a modern classic of the heist genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its stylish direction and charismatic ensemble cast.
- Applauded for its witty script and intricate, entertaining heist plot.
- Celebrated as a slick, fun, and rewatchable modern crime caper.
Google audience: Audience reviews frequently commend the film's sharp dialogue, the chemistry among the cast, and the clever, intricate plot that keeps viewers engaged. Many appreciate the film's stylish execution and its status as a thoroughly entertaining heist movie.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Sound. Received numerous teen choice awards and MTV movie awards.
Fun Fact
The iconic scene where Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) eats a multitude of snacks while observing the casino floor was improvised by Pitt himself.
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7 reviewsNarate
_"Congratulations, you're a dead man."_
I mean, this might be the best remake of all time right? I don't like using the term masterpiece but this is pretty close to that. Ensembles are not easy to do well but Soderbergh was able to get t...
CinemaSerf
As remakes go - I think we will struggle to find one that is better than this across any genre. It's not just that the cast is full of A-listers, it is that Steven Soderbergh has invested just as much time with his story and with the charac...
Peter McGinn
This new version of the classic heist movie is of course slick: sharply written, acted competently, the stunts and special effects well-made. Still, I can’t say I liked it too much. It was sufficient to entertain, I suppose, but will quickl...
The Movie Mob
**My favorite movie of all time! A must-see!**
Ocean's Eleven greatest strength is its emersion of the audience into the midst of a story already in motion. The pacing isn't weighed down by exposition; instead, the viewer discovers impor...
Kamurai
Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend.
As far as heist movies go, it's excellent, but I think I'm very picky when it comes to heist movies. In order to get me behind the criminal protagonist, it needs to be overly comp...
John Chard
I got two words for you, mini-bar.
Literally fresh out of prison, Danny Ocean is busy setting up a seemingly impossible robbery. The plan, along with ten other experts he has roped in, is to rob the main vault at Las Vegas that houses th...