Product ReviewsOcean's Twelve (DVD, 2004)

Ocean's Twelve is Less than Ocean's Eleven

If Ocean's Twelve had not followed Ocean's Eleven, my guess is that the reviews would be more favorable - but, for better or worse, Ocean's Twelve is a sequel and its predecessor, Ocean's Eleven, was an excellent movie and had tremendous success. The Ocean's Twelve cast is outstanding (Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, Brad Pitt, Carl Reiner, Casey Affleck, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cherry Jones, Don Cheadle, Elliott Gould, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Scott Caan, Vincent Cassel) with especially strong performances from Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones... but the writing is sub-par and really stretches at times. Ocean's Twelve is an extension of the first movie: three years after Danny Ocean's crew (Ocean's 11) robbed Las Vegas casino owner Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), Benedict is seeking revenge and the $160MM that was stolen. Benedict givens Ocean and gang two weeks to get the money - or else. Seeking quick, big money, Ocean's 11 plans a big heist in Amsterdam.

Don't get me wrong - the movie is fun, has plenty of action and humor... my complaint is that it doesn't live up to Ocean's 11. Still an enjoyable ride.Read full review...

Ocean's 12 Review

Oceans 12 wasn't as good as the first, but it was pretty good. Yes, as the previews say, there all back and more are added including Julia Roberts as no. 12. It starts out as Terry Benedict gives Oceans eleven men two weeks to pay back his money or he will kill them. So they decide to pull off some jobs to make the dough. However Catherine Zeta Jones is trying to catch them red-handed. The plot is twisted and like the first one it doesn't come together until the end, but you may have to see it a few more times to understand it. The movie doesn't explain the roles of some of the men and it is more like Damon's Four for awhile, and you'll see why, but in the end it is funny, and it makes you think, unlike recent movies being made. Watch for the cameos, with Bruce Willis, and the actor in Brad Pitt's hotel room is form That 70's Show. P.S. the movie isn't that predictable like some reviewers say. I recommend seeing the prequel first Oceans 11 it will make more sense in the second one.Read full review...

Good Watch - but no Ocean's Eleven -worth the time

I think it's best not to watch Ocean's eleven and Ocean's twelve back to back.

But this movie has some merit to stand on it's own, and it certainly is worth a look. The story picks up wehre we find out that no one has truly retired... and suddenly not only does the casino demand it's money back, but now another thief "the Night Fox" is beating them at their good targets....

Romance (a new one) and cameos by Bruce Willis and Julia Roberts (as themsleves) make it fun, while there is plenty of action around the globe to keep you interested.

Pop the Popcorn, grab a seat on the couch- and try not to take it's "lack of living up to Ocean's Eleven" to seriously. This movie is still a good watch!Read full review...

Ocean's Twelve

Three years after pulling an impossible heist of a three-casino vault Daniel Ocean's Eleven plus wife Tess have been found and fingered by Terry Benedict. Mr. Benedict has promised the provider of the information to show restraint and give the clan two weeks to repay him with interest to the tune of over $190 million. Without a job that can provide that kind of pay off, the gang must accept the challenge of premier thief Francois Toulour to see who can steal a famous work of art first and claim the title of greatest thief ever. If you want to see a delightfully inventive artsy masterpiece Ocean's twelve is the one for you.Read full review...

Ocean's Twleve (2005, DVD)

Yes despite what you heard. The movie isn't half bad. Truthfully, its no ocean's eleven. But it isn't as bad as most people made it out to be. I actually purchased it. Its still the same cast and some additional appearances of A listers playing themself. Such as Bruce Willis and Julia Roberts? Yes.... Julia Roberts. You figure it out. In any case, it is a little over dramatic and less suspensful as the first. But nothing can be cooler than vegas and andy garcia right? well its a good sequel. Sequels weren't meant to be good. They were meant to satiate the audience's need for more. This does the job. And I feel like its done. Please NO OCEANS THIRTEEN. PLEASE....

But I would recommend buying it if you have the first.Read full review...

Should Have Been Better

What a superb cast they assembled for Ocean's Eleven. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, the underrated Andy Garcia, and so on. And what a good story. Then came Ocean's Twelve, same cast plus more. Story didn't cut it for me. Could have been better, but wasn't totally bad or anything like that. And I didn't even expect it to come close to Ocean's Eleven, but most the magic from the first movie is gone when watching this one. The tip of the iceberg is the really, really dumb scene with Julia Roberts trying to impersonate umm....Julia Roberts. If it hadn't been for Ocean's Eleven, this movie probably would have been alright by itself. But the bar was set too high for this movie, and it didn't even come close.Read full review...

Ocean's Twelve

Back in slick style, OCEAN'S TWELVE reintroduces Ocean (George Clooney) and his perfectly trained team of con men, who are determined to take on Europe. Dividing forces to hit Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome, the heist-meisters move beyond casinos to tackle new objectives, one of which involves stealing a famous painting. With OCEAN'S TWELVE, Steven Soderbergh re-teams with his high profile friends for another glamorous romp through the high-stakes underworld. Three years after Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew robbed Las Vegas casino tycoon Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia) of one hundred sixty million dollars, Benedict has finally tracked them down. He gives them a two-week ultimatum to come up with the money or suffer the consequences. Knowing that the odds are stacked against them, the gang nonetheless heads to Amsterdam for a big heist. But what no one realizes is that ultra-smooth Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) has ulterior motives for leading the gang to Amsterdam. Turns out his former flame, Isabel Lahiri (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is living and working there tracking criminals such as Ocean and French master Francois Toulour (Vincent Cassel), better known as "The Night Fox." Threatened by the universally admired eleven, Toulour challenges Ocean to a dangerous museum heist that will either make or break the gang once and for all. It's up to Tess Ocean (Julia Roberts) to fly into town and bail the boys out of trouble. Every frame of OCEAN'S TWELVE is bursting with gleeful energy, as is the film's soundtrack, provided by acclaimed musician David Holmes.Read full review...

Ocean's Twelve - Ok, but not a stand alone.

Great cast from Ocean's Eleven who all do a superb job, however as a sequel it doesn't stand by itself and certainly didn't meet the benchmark of Ocean's Eleven. It was good but not great. The plot logics just didn't stretch quite right for me as it was a bit "out there", but I wouldn't expect it to live up to Eleven's character. I hope Ocean's Thirteen is better.Read full review...

Great movie to watch!!

All the "Ocean" movies are great!

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