Ocean's Eight
Ocean's Eight

Ocean's Eight

2018Movie111 minEnglish

Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users62%
Director: Gary RossGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Debbie Ocean, sister of the late Danny Ocean, assembles an all-female crew to pull off an audacious heist at New York City's annual Met Gala. The target is a priceless Cartier necklace, and the team, comprised of master pickpocket, a hacker, a fashion designer, and others, must overcome intricate security and personal rivalries to achieve their goal.

Critical Reception

Ocean's Eight received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, ensemble cast, and fun, lighthearted tone. While some found the plot predictable and less inventive than its predecessors, the film was widely considered an entertaining caper with strong performances, particularly from Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charismatic all-female ensemble cast and sleek visual style.
  • Seen as a fun, if somewhat formulaic, heist movie that doesn't quite reach the heights of its male-led predecessors.
  • The film's charm lies in its lighthearted approach and the chemistry between its stars.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Ocean's Eight, appreciating the star power and the engaging heist plot. Many found it to be a visually appealing and entertaining movie, though some wished for a more original storyline.

Fun Fact

The Cartier necklace used in the film, known as the 'Jeanne Toussaint,' was a real, historically significant piece, valued at approximately $150 million. It was fitted with cubic zirconia for filming.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

They tried to do the Ghostbusters thing with this one didn't they? No, not the all female cast thing, which I guess they did try and do, but really I mean the "if you don't like this movie, we're going to threaten you with horrible labels" ...
r96sk

r96sk

Good stuff, this. I really enjoyed <em>'Ocean’s Eight'</em>. It's a sizeable drop off from the great <em>'Ocean's Eleven'</em>, but I actually - just narrowly - enjoyed it more than <em>'Ocean's Twelve'</em> and <em>'Ocean's Thirteen'</e...
MetGaylas

MetGaylas

Ocean's Eight has been my comfort movie for the longest time. I adore the strength of the cast, and the dynamics they possess as a whole, not to mention the brilliant cinematography. The humour and the relationships of the characters brings...
Gimly

Gimly

It was pretty gay. Could've been a lot gayer though. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._