Product ReviewsOceans Thirteen (DVD, 2007, Full Frame)

Ocean's 13: The third best Ocean Gang movie

I love movies where you like the bad guys. Only the best directors and best casting combine to make "likeable bad guys". The Ocean's 11 movies are examples of great casting and great directing combining to make "likeable bad guys".

In this installment, the Ocean's Gang unites to seek out revenge when a Casino mogul reneges on a partnership with one of the crew.

I know this sounds cliche, but this is the 3rd best Ocean's movie in the 3 part series thus far.

This movie chose a slightly different directoral path - by revealing the "how" of the con the entire movie. While there is a very interesting twist at the end, the action comes more from the improvisation and intelligence of the Ocean's Gang in this film.

I particularly liked the odes to Sinatra (who originally played Danny Ocean). I also enjoyed seeing Super Dave Osborne as one of the stars.

In some places the dialogue is a little too wordy and was kind of hard to follow.

You don't really have to have seen the other two for this movie to make sense, but it does help.

Ocean's 11 is the strongest movie in the series of Clooney starring as Daniel Ocean.Read full review...

Ocean's Thirteen

The last time we saw Danny Ocean's crew, they were paying back ruthless casino mogul Terry Benedict after stealing millions from him. However, it's been a while since they've come back together, which is all about to change. When one of their own, Reuben Tishkoff builds a hotel with known casino owner Willy Banks, the last thing he ever wanted was to get cut out of the deal personally by the loathsome Banks. Banks' attitude even goes so far as to finding the amusement in Tishkoff's misfortune when the double crossing lands Reuben in the hospital because of a heart attack. However, Danny and his crew won't stand for Banks and what he's done to a friend. Uniting with their old enemy Benedict, who himself has a vendetta against Banks, the crew is out to pull off a major plan. One that will unfold on the night Banks' newest hot spot opens up, when the crew is out to bankrupt one of the city's most despised businessmen. But they're not in this for the money, but for the revenge. I highly recommend it, its cool, funny slick and most importantly of all, very cool.Read full review...

True to the Pack

This movie definitely rebound from the sequel with its better use of lighting and storyline, but how often can these movie surpass their predecessors? If you've never seen the prior two, then you just may think this movie is awesome! Their sequence and scheming aren't always easy to follow, but they've become quite predictable. Could a fourth manage the higher hurdle? I'd certainly be interested in finding out.

The primary downside? These actors have been at it for so long, all seems rather too casual. It's as if it's just too easy for them; it's all dilly-dally, and that aids the comedic aspect between the characters. It would be more interesting to see a 'deeper' conflict between the characters. The clowny-James Bonds are getting a lil' too hum drum.Read full review...

3rd Time A Charm !!!! Perfect !!!!

Sometimes the Third Time "Really is The Charm".
The First (2) 'Ocean' films offered the large ensemble of stars. 'Ocean's Eleven' revived the "Rat Pack" bonhomie of the 1960 original; camaraderie was discovered.
The troupe gallivanted across Europe in 'Ocean's Twelve'; invigorating the camaraderie again as we saunteered through the Casino Heists with our beloved crew.
Back in Las Vegas for the Third (3rd) and professed Last Installment by Industry moguls, the franchise has brought that camaraderie of the crew to it's highest heights; with Julia Roberts also gaining footing. It is near complete perfect; and with 'Ocean's 13' Director Steven Soderbergh - his cast has delivered a truly effervescent Caper.
It's old pal Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould) that brings the gang back together; this time out when Casino Mogul Willie Bank (Al Pacino) swindles him out of a partnership on the Strip's Latest Casino. The treachery is too much for the old man and for months, as his former partner completes construction of his latest venture—now called 'Bank's—Reuben' hovers between life and death.
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) decides 'Revenge is the Best Medicine' for what ails his friend, and so he, Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), Basher Tarr (Don Cheadle), Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon), and the rest conceive a two-fold plan: (1) to create a run on Bank's bank on the night of his Lavish Grand Opening and (2) to humiliate him by ruining his chances of earning yet another perfect Five Diamond Rating from the Hotel Industry's Top Review Guide.
Like the (2) prior 'Ocean's' movies, this one holds an over-abundance of plot. There is no such thing as a simple heist in Danny Ocean's World and so his schemes are absolutely Byzantine. This one involves rigging machines, multiple bribes, Linus' seduction of Banks' assistant, Abigail Sponder (Ellen Barkin), a dice factory in Mexico, the oversized drills used to build the Chunnel, an Evel Knievel-like motorcycle stunt rider, a last-minute heist, breaching supposedly impregnable security, and so much more. The scam is complex, yet followable and engrossing; the movie takes the time to ensure it's explaining what is going to happen instead of just getting on with it.
This 3rd Install "Really Works" in the biggest of ways. A subplot involving the Malloy brothers—Virgil (Casey Affleck) and Turk (Scott Caan)— foment revolution at a Mexico Dice Factory is hilarious; and David Paymer is wonderful in another - as the put-upon Five-Diamond Critic who finds his stay at Bank's Casino to be remarkable snake bit.
Production Designer Philip Messina and Art Directors Tony Fanning and Doug J. Meerdink also deserve credit for the Casino they created on a Hollywood back-lot. While a couple of interiors and some exteriors — notably on the Strip in front of the Bellagio Hotel — were shot on location, the majority of the film was shot in this Ersatz Casino and it is a marvelous, evocative invention that perfectly captures that 'Sin City' ambience of tacky luxury.
Yet mainly, on this 3rd, the ensemble completely gels. Clooney's easy-going charm still paints him as the leader — let's face it, he is the one would probably would have been in the real 'Rat Pack' back in the day. Yet, this time out, it is almost a ceremonial title, because Danny is only one element in a well-oiled machine. If this is, in fact, the final 'Ocean's Movie', saving the "Best For Last" is a wonderful way to go out.
Formulaicely Flawless & Entertaining at 150% !! A++++Read full review...

Third Ocean thriller - did it compare?

I already own Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve, so it seemed natural to acquire the third in the series. I was a little disappointed with this one! Although it has all the mental twists and turns as the other two, it just seemed to be a little lackluster in the action department. Of course everything worked out in the end, but there were moments that it seemed like the end could not come too soon!Read full review...

An ok film.

It was alright in my opinion, it didnt keep you on the edge of your seat like Oceans 11 or 12. The acting was again good. Al Pacino is one of my favorite actors, and his role in this was in typical Pacino fashion. The plot was so-so, I could see the ending before it came. But all-in-all, its an ok film to watch every once in a while. I would buy it again.Read full review...

Love it

Ocean's Thirteen

This is the 3rd Ocean's movie & I thought it was just as good, if not better than the previous two. Seems each movie gets better with it's interesting story line, and this one is packed with hugely popular actors. While it's got plenty of Clooney/Pit drama, there's also plenty of humor to keep you laughing! I give it a "2 thumbs up"!Read full review...

It's Ocean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Ocean's 11-13. They are the best to have every do it. A++++ It's not my favorite Oceans but its my 2nd favorite. Its good. Its different. I wish they have and Oceans 14, it will be awesome I believe.Read full review...

Ocean's Thirteen DVD

Great movie. highly recommend to anyone who's seen the first two movies. al pacino was great in the movie as well as all the new and previous actors. if you've seen the other two, you have to see this one. excellent movie, but i liked the second one the best.Read full review...