Tonight's film was courtesy of RTÉ's Irish-language channel, TG4 (which does broadcast English-language films). Funnily enough, I'd never seen Ocean's Eleven - or any sequels. And with such an all-star cast, it merits a look, at least. George Clooney is Danny Ocean, who's planning a major Las Vegas casino heist - part of the decision relating to the fact that his ex-wife, Julia Roberts, for whom he still carries a torch, is now dating the casino manager, Andy Garcia. Ocean's Eleven are the men he hires - including Brad Pitt, Elliott Gould, and pickpocket extraordinaire, Matt Damon. Hey, even Lennox Lewis shows up, in a boxing match attended by Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts, during which the robbery is scheduled..
Another very stylish film, decently complicated plot, entertaining. But - you know, I found it underwhelming. Yes, entertaining - but eminently forgettable. Would I have thought more of it when it was released, nearly 20 years ago? Perhaps - as it was, I found it rather predictable. Surprisingly so, in fact.. I won't be rushing to see any spin-offs. Hey-ho, it was free! and there was nothing better on.
So, another week starts tomorrow, and I have nothing planned till Saturday. When I'm thinking film, again.. still haven't watched Planet Earth's next-highest rated episode, #3: Fresh Water!
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