Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve

Ocean's Twelve

2004Movie125 minEnglish

Despite pulling off one of the biggest heists in Las Vegas history and splitting the $160 million take, each of the infamous Ocean's crew have tried to go straight, lay low and live a legit life... but that's proven to be a challenge. Casino owner Terry Benedict demands that Danny Ocean return the money, plus millions more in interest. Unable to come up the cash, the crew is forced to come together to pull off another series of heists, this time in Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam – but a Europol agent is hot on their heels.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users64%
Director: Steven SoderberghGenres: Crime, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

Just when Danny Ocean thought he was out, they pull him back in. Terry Benedict, a casino owner wronged by Ocean and his crew, demands they return the money stolen from him within two weeks, with steep interest. The crew reunites for a series of audacious heists across Europe, facing new challenges and unexpected betrayals as they attempt to outwit not only Benedict but also a tenacious Interpol agent.

Critical Reception

Ocean's Twelve received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its star-studded cast, stylish direction, and witty dialogue, many critics found the plot convoluted and less focused than its predecessor. Some also noted a decline in the heist elements, with a greater emphasis on character interactions and more complex, sometimes confusing, plot twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charismatic cast and Soderbergh's slick direction.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and less cohesive plot compared to the first film.
  • Noted for its stylish European setting and witty banter, sometimes at the expense of heist thrills.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film entertaining due to its star power and humor, but many felt the plot was overly complicated and lacked the straightforward fun of the original. Some viewers enjoyed the European locations and the ensemble's chemistry.

Fun Fact

Julia Roberts' character, Tess Ocean, impersonates Julia Roberts herself in one of the film's major plot points, with Bruce Willis making a cameo as himself.

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Narate

Narate

> "Come on, he's one guy, and he's French." Ocean's series goes global and I love it. The scenery, the music, the stellar cast... they did it again. I would say while this is about heists again, it doesn't focus on it as much, but I am c...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Yikes, but this is not a patch on "Ocean's 11" (2001). Though many of the same cast have re-assembled, the story is lacking in just about everything that made the first one good. Somehow, "Benedict" (Andy Garcia), whom they royally fleeced ...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

No it's not good. I guess a lot of people like it, a lot of people hate it... and I fall into the hate it camp. The problem is the plot, as so many others have no doubt pointed out. It makes sense on the surface level... and is so absolu...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend, at least for fans of heist movies. This is a refreshing twist on heist movies, actually a combination of twists: payback revenge and criminal vs criminal. This qualifies alternative moti...
John Chard

John Chard

Convoluted Cack! Ocean's 11 was a slick movie, ultra cool and up there with the best as regards superior remakes. Ocean's Twelve is a waste, a film coasting on star appeal, a picture desperately trying to cram as much into its screenplay...