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Ocean's Twelve (2004) Rank 3 Reviews
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Empire Movies (Liam Cullin)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
MovieFreak.com (Rachel Sexton)
Matt Damon is a star. If that fact hasn't already been proven with his Bourne franchise, it is with Ocean's Twelve. Not only does a tickling subplot involve his increased leadership in the group but there are certain scenes he quietly takes over. For ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at MovieFreak.com (Rachel Sexton)
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Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
They say too many cooks spoil the broth, but what if each of the cooks all brought one distinctive special ingredient to the table, resulting in something that tastes even better than what it would've had just the one kitchen-hand been behind the ladle ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Netflix (James Rocchi)
Sassy, classy con flick sequel is like jazz improv from a room full of pros -- smooth, stylish and swingin' fun. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Netflix (James Rocchi)
Cinenganos (Luis Martinez)
En el universo de un ladrón, nunca nada es lo que parece, ni siquiera los personajes. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Cinenganos (Luis Martinez)
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
Ocean’s Twelve is silly, but it looks great and the cast shares the fun they’re obviously having with the audience. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
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Supercala.com (John Venable)
Wow! These people have fun when they make movies and it shows! ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Supercala.com (John Venable)
Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)
Ocean’s Twelve , in spite of its failure to surpass the magnificence of the original, does indeed match it based on pure entertainment value ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)
Hero Realm (Stefan Halley)
A welcome though somewhat unnecessary sequel ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Hero Realm (Stefan Halley)
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Movie Patron
The only thing really stimulating about this film is Soderbergh's directing style. The rest was a half-assed attempt to appear as a believeable sequel. The events that take place are slightly convoluted, but at the same time predictable. Julia Robert's ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Movie Patron
IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
DVD Times (Matt Day)
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St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
The whole movie has an insidery, cool-for-cats vibe that will either irritate you with its glammy foolishness or amuse you with its sense that you're being sneaked into a party that is a whole lot hipper and swanker than the ones you're usually invited ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
The King's Room (Clyde Ayles)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Moda Magazine (Susan Granger)
Steven Soderberg serves up tasty European eye candy, including the stunning 19th century Villa Erbe at Italy's Lake Como, where cast members bunked at George Clooney's nearby estate, plus cameos by Bruce Willis, Albert Finney, Robbie Coltrane, Eddie ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Moda Magazine (Susan Granger)
Christianity Today (Lisa Ann Cockrel)
Modern anti-heroes. Criminals with heart. And these guys are stinkin' funny. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Christianity Today (Lisa Ann Cockrel)
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
They make the Rat Pack look like a chain gang. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Future Movies (Laura Douglas)
Boston Globe
Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean's Twelve" goes above and beyond the call of the ordinary Hollywood movie. It's so well made and undeniably entertaining it should leap from tall buildings and wear a big "S" on its chest. Given the industry ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Boston Globe
DVD Clinic ("JoBlo")
The motley bunch of thieves from OCEAN'S 11 have reunited, as the man from whom they stole $160M in the first installment, is pissed, knows where they are, and wants his money back with interest. The crew decide to head to Europe this time around, and ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at DVD Clinic ("JoBlo")
Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
At this time of year when so many serious Oscar contending movies are being released, it's nice to watch a movie like this one that doesn't have the slightest pretension; a movie that you can just watch and enjoy. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
How many movies recapture the blithe spirit of Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack, plus a sense of old-school star glamour? ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
Rarely has crime seemed so glamorous, what with these mostly well-dressed, largely attractive, immature scamps languishing in posh surroundings. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Tracy Allerton)
Toronto Star
There are numerous thefts in Ocean's Twelve, as George Clooney again leads his band of merry men (and now two women) down illegal and improbable paths.But the biggest heist, and the one that will matter most to audiences, is of our expectations. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Toronto Star
Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
It's a double whammy, and almost nobody but Steven Soderbergh could have pulled it off. The original whammy came in 2001, when Mr. Soderbergh remade "Ocean's Eleven," an all-but-forgotten caper comedy of 1960, and turned the unlikely stunt into a smash. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
Box Office Mojo (Sean Saulsbury)
Casino owner Andy Garcia has discovered who stole his money and he issues an ultimatum to Ocean and his team of thieves: pay back the ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Box Office Mojo (Sean Saulsbury)
MovieWeb (Justin Case)
UpcomingDiscs.com (Jeremy Frost)
The who's who of Hollywood have assembled once again in this sequel to the highly successful film Ocean's Eleven. This time around the cast are equally great and extremely entertaining to watch, but the film seems to lack the same strong storyline that ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Jeremy Frost)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
The thrill isn't entirely gone, but much of the surprise element is. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
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USA Today (Claudia Puig)
The real-life camaraderie of Clooney, Pitt, Damon and the rest translates to the screen with charm and verve. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Aren’t these guys and gals just enjoying themselves on our dime and calling it a movie? Sure they are, but it works again. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
Offers a cheap (relatively speaking -- ticket prices aren't what they used to be), stress-free, vicarious vacation. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
James Sanford on Film (James Sanford)
Like 'casual day' at the office, 'Ocean's Twelve' is not exactly cause for celebration, but it's a pleasant break from the norm. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at James Sanford on Film (James Sanford)
NYC Film Critic (Ethan Alter)
Los Angeles Daily News (Bob Strauss)
The real pleasure of Ocean's Twelve rests in the way it strips the enamel off of the glamorous celebrity vehicle and makes us think -- actually, seriously think -- about why we enjoy such air-brained entertainments. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Los Angeles Daily News (Bob Strauss)
Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
Ocean's Twelveis so cool you almost don't notice that it makes almost no sense. Almost.Reuniting the principal cast, includingGeorge Clooney,Brad Pitt,Julia Roberts,Matt Damon, etc. and the directorStephen Soderberghof the wildly successfulOcean's ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
It's the coolest, hippest caper movie since Ocean's 11 , which makes me very excited! ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Journal News (Westchester, NY) (Christy Lemire)
New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
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ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Pleasantness and affability reign supreme in Steven Soderbergh's sequel to the remake of Ocean's Eleven. This time around, even the bad guys don't seem so bad. Rumor has it that the atmosphere on the set of Ocean's Twelve was so easy-going that it was mor ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Ocean’s Twelve is clearly the work of filmmakers and stars who have come to play. It’s not art and it’s not substantive, but it sure is a blast. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Premiere Magazine (Glenn Kenny)
Much of the pleasure of this wily cinematic exercise is watching Soderbergh and his crew bury the complex plot line's points under what appear to be a willfully perverse series of in-jokes and such. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Premiere Magazine (Glenn Kenny)
Panorama (Louis-Jérôme Cloutier)
Ocean’s Twelve demeure un film sympathique et divertissant, mais sans plus et surtout pas au niveau du premier film. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Panorama (Louis-Jérôme Cloutier)
Entertainment Spectrum (Vince Koehler)
The film is fun to watch, has a great soundtrack, but falls a little short on the story. Still it should prove a fun movie experience for most. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Entertainment Spectrum (Vince Koehler)
Wikipedia
At the opening of Ocean's Twelve, the eleven members of Ocean's Eleven are living their lives separately off the fortunes of their Vegas casino heist in the first film. Terry Benedict (Garcia), the owner of the three casinos, confronts each member of the ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Wikipedia
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Just as most caper movies end with the thieves comfortably basking in retirement, so most sequels to caper movies begin with the thieves forced to go back to work and pull one more job. "Ocean's Twelve" does not disappoint. Tess Ocean (Julia Roberts) is c ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)
...as a celebration of the chemistry and camaraderie among some of Hollywood's brightest stars, the movie dazzles. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)
Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
The plotline of Ocean's Twelve is a deceiving one. Last night, after the screening I attended, I returned home, lied in my bed, and stared at the ceiling for an hour. I then considered every inch of the plot and its relationship to the overall outcome. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
The pleasures are entirely in the digressions, which are silly and often delightful. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Reel.com
Occasionally, the pace flags somewhat, but Ocean's Twelve isn't a movie you go to expecting nail-biting tension. The chief appeal of this breezy caper comedy lies in the easygoing camaraderie of the stars, who are clearly enjoying themselves onscreen. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Reel.com
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
I applaud Soderbergh, the producers and Warner Bros. for realizing that if I want to see Ocean's Eleven again, I'll pop it in my DVD player. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)
Much of the movie feels improvised, with laid-back actors tossing off one-liners that work far more often than they don't. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)
Detroit News (Tom Long)
Who doesn't want to see George Clooney nuzzling alongside Julia Roberts, sipping champagne on the patio of an Italian villa? They're just so darn attractive and wealthy looking and on top of the world. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Detroit News (Tom Long)
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Christian Spotlight on the Movies
A sequel to a remake. Need I say more? If you’re looking for formula writing, escapism and self-parody, “Ocean’s Twelve” has plenty. If you’re looking for originality, don’t bother.
Ocean’s Eleven (the 2001 remake) was similar to films ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
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The modern master criminals of Ocean’s Eleven are back for more in the third most anticipated sequel of the year. Come on, we were all far more excited about Shrek 2 and Spiderman 2 right? This time around “twelve is the new eleven”. I was never ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Cinema Blend
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"Ocean's Twelve" is the kind of film in which everybody on screen is having a lot more fun than anybody in the audience. A total shambles when it comes to logic or coherence, this sequel to the occasionally witty "Ocean's Eleven" has lost any claim to ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Even more than in the first film, the plot here almost seems a distraction from what really matters -- the playful relationships, humorous asides and frat-house pranks of this Rat Pack of the New Millennium. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
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BoxOfficeCritic.com (Eileen Peterman)
Danny Ocean and his slick band of high end thieves are back in another fun filled crime caper from Steven Soderbergh. The film follows the continuing adventures of Danny Ocean and his gang, slightly older but no wiser, as the guys take on Europe in ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at BoxOfficeCritic.com (Eileen Peterman)
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Still a fun ride, but not nearly as well-crafted as the first. The gang's all back, but that same magic isn't quite as present, as Ocean's Twelve plays a bit too loose, and also too long, to crack as sharp as Ocean's Eleven did so wonderfully. Director St ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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Such an amiably lazy sequel that you half expect it to crawl out from under the screen, curl up at your feet and take a doggie nap. ...read the complete Ocean's Twelve movie review at Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
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