Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Also known as "Ocean's 12"
Twelve is the new eleven
Starring: Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, George Clooney, Ed Kross, Julia Roberts, Don Tiffany, Anne Jacques, David Sontag, Larry Sontag, Andy Garcia, Casey Affleck, Dina Connolly, Scott Caan, Nelson Peltz, Mini Anden
Director: Steven Soderbergh
US MPAA rating: PG-13UK BBFC rating: N/A
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
If I remember 'Ocean's Twelve' for one thing, it'll be providing the definitive moment in Hollywood history where a franchise finally manages to disappear completely up its own arse.
It comes three-quarters of the way into the film, when a character played by Julia Roberts - Tess - is asked to blag her way past security guards by pretending to be - you've guessed it - Julia Roberts. Never mind the fact that her undeniable similarity to Roberts has never been mentioned at any other point in either this film or its predecessor: up until this remarkable moment, it was never an issue. Yet, somehow, the instant it's decided among the main characters that this is the plan, everyone else in the outside world immediately recognises Tess as not Tess at all, but Roberts. This even includes a passing Bruce Willis (playing himself, rather than a look-a-like of himself), who somehow at the same time fails to recognise the striking resemblance between Matt Damon's character - Linus - and, er, Matt Damon.
But what of what goes on before all of that? Well, we're once again placed in the company of top heist-smith Danny Ocean (who's the spitting image of George Clooney), partner-in-crime Rusty Ryan (look mum, that man looks just like Brad Pitt!) and the nine other hangers-on who we last met robbing Andy Garcia doppelganger Terry Benedict in 2001's
It's Got: The most ridiculously high-profile extras in memorable celluloid history.
It Needs: To be the end of this franchise. Unless, of course, they decide to cast Billy "When the Going Gets Tough" Ocean in the lead role next time. For him, and him alone, I'll make an exception.
Alternatives: Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's 11 (1960), Welcome to Collinwood, Foolproof
Summary: If you really must insist on seeing it, do it because you're curious to witness the single-most appalling scene of Julia Roberts' career - and not because you actually think it might be any good.
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 5th February 2005
External Links
Official Web Site
Ocean's Twelve at the IMDB
Comments2 Comments |
| This movie was no where near as good as the first, though it wasn't as bad as some sequels. no doubt the main hilight was simply who acted in it, despite the fact that zeta-jones did nothing for her character. as usual it was the lead male roles who stole the show: clooney, pitt and damon being stand outs, and bringing the much needed energy and hotness to the screen. |
| Comment by:- mandy | | 14 December 2004 | ip: logged |
| Very boring movie... |
| Comment by:- Shyam Software | www.spsoft.info | 12 February 2005 | ip: logged |
