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Ocean's Twelve
- Review Date: April 10, 2005
- PG-13
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- 2004
Common Sense Media says
A top-rate cast makes up for the thin plot.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this heist film has a few bad words and some mild, non-explicit sexual references. Characters drink and smoke, and of course most of the movie's heroes are thieves and liars who joke about not having any morals.
What's the story?
OCEAN'S TWELVE kicks off with a brisk update on what has been going on with each of the eleven who robbed three Las Vegas casinos in the first film. The man they robbed, Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), has tracked them all down, from Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his wife, Tess (Julia Roberts) on down to the bickering Molloy brothers (Scott Caan and Casey Affleck). And he gives them two weeks to pay it all back, with interest. That means it's time to go back to work. They pull off a quick heist in Amsterdam, but it turns out to be the first step in a much larger job, the usual irreplaceable treasure in the usual impenetrable setting. There is a complication, too -- they are competing with the most successful thief in the world, a fabulously wealthy and remarkably agile Frenchman with a title who has a personal reason for making sure they are not successful. There is another complication as well. Rusty (Brad Pitt) has a romantic entanglement with Isabel (Catherine Zeta Jones), an Interpol agent whose job is catching thieves.
Is it any good?
The problem with this sequel is that it counts too much on having us on the side of the thieves because of the first film and just because we love the performers. But it works against our loyalty by violating the first rule of heist movies in that the resolution is not entirely satisfying. The motivation of one of the key characters is just silly, and the twists are telegraphed in advance. While Ocean's Eleven had great characters and a very clever plot with a heist that had you saying "Oh, THAT'S how they did it" on the way back to your car, this one has great characters and a thin plot that gets stretched even thinner.
But the sly by-play from the returning players is enjoyable, there's a witty cameo by Topher Grace, and Eddie Izzard and Robbie Coltrane are a pleasure, as always, in small roles. Catherine Zeta-Jones and some surprise new additions are fine but it's our old friends who, true to form, well, steal the show, with dialogue as cool and contrapuntal as a jazz riff.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why it's hard for Danny to give up being a thief. Why are Tess and Isabel drawn to men who do not tell the truth? Why are movie audiences drawn to them? What matters to each of the eleven? What would you do if you had $16 million?
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okay, but not as good as number 1
The preview claims that 12 is the new 11. I have to say that I don't agree. Ocean's eleven was witty, stylish, and just fun and cool. Ocean's twelve seemed like everyone was just slipping. This wasn't a bad thing all the time, but I have to say that I preferred Ocean's 11. The preview also pointed out that they were all back. They meant the actors. Once again, it was highly enjoyable to watch Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and also newcomer Catherine Zeta-Jones. Overall a fun ride, but not like the first 1!
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Good but not as good as the first one.
The Oceans Twelve had the most adult humor I have ever seen in a movie but still I thought it was good.
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disappointing and boring
The first movie had a great plot and the actors were great. This was dull, boring and added scenes that didnt make affect the plot line.
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As good as the first
I absolutely loved the first one and the second was just as good in my opinion. The cast of course is brilliant and I loved the spoofing they did of themselves. Fast, funny and entertaining!
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Fine for teens+, not tweens / kids
Good movie as far as entertainment goes.
Violence and language is not tween / kid friendly.
Negative role model in the fact that the main characters are criminals, yet you get sucked into wanting them to win in their quest to steal from another criminal.
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I was confused!
I disliked this movie very mcuh. The plot what confusing, and the violence and use of word language was not needed. I do not recommend this movie to anyone over 15. That is the only thing that really bothers me abou this movie.
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Not-so-good
The whole plot was very confusing. There were parts where I didn't even know which side certain characters were on. The stars in the movie are what keep the movie rolling.
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Its want too bad..
i dont see why it was pg-13? definatly for 10+
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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Not as good as the first one, but still a decent film
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| Studio: | Warner Bros. |
| Director: | Steven Soderbergh |
| Cast: | Catherine Zeta-Jones, George Clooney, Matt Damon |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Run time: | 106 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | December 10, 2004 |
| DVD release date: | April 12, 2005 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | language |
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