Dean reviews "Oceans 13."
The Oceans boys are back.... this time on a revenge heist. That’s “Oceans 13.”
When Elliott Gould’s character is bilked out of big bucks by a cut throat casino owner, played by Al Pacino...Clooney, Pitt, Damon and company call out the troops to get even and break the new casino's bank.
All of the regulars are back...each with a little something to do...sometimes too much to do. mirking up the story, just to get everyone in.
Andy Garcia, arch-enemy of the boys in the previous movies, joins forces with the boys to bring down Pacino, who tones down his usual Pacino-ness to a tolerable, effective level.
Also new to the cast are Ellen Barkin and Eddie Izzard; each ok...but I miss the dame-power of Julia Roberts or Catherine Zeta Jones.... and nothing compares to the sizzle on screen when Clooney, Pitt and Damon are at work. The superstar trio's almost inside joke of a movie is worth the price of admission.
"Oceans 13" is close to being ho-hum with an excess of watering itself down...and like Spiderman, Shrek and Pirates, a possible tired trilogy; but the fun when the boys are at work make "13", a lucky number.
It’s not quite "11"...much better than “12”...a Dean's List "B."
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Hey Mr. Dean Richards!
My name's Fanny I was at the Premier of Ocean's 13 yesterday and later that night at Room 21 Restaurant. I just wanted to say that I really admired your work! I want to become a photojournalist when I grow up. It was a wonderful chance to watch part of what you do for a job. Your intern and crew memebers were also pretty cool, too. While I was there I took a picture of you [hopefully you did'nt mind]. THANKS so much for being so nice. Hopefully i'll see you on the news again, if i'm lucky maybe even in person! Take Care. -Fanny
Posted by: Fanny Villaon | June 8, 2007 10:32 PM
Hey Dean, enjoyed the blog. I'm working on our "100 Bloggers Review Ocean's 13" feature and, while I personally enjoyed the Pacino comment best, wanted to let you know we've quoted you on the "inside joke" line (linking back to your Morning News blog of course).
Posted by: Ocean's 13 DVD.com | June 19, 2007 4:29 PM