Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 8, 2018
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miccaelJun 8, 2018
Disappointing. Nothing new. Change cast's gender, change cash to jewels. Dialogues are boring. WTF was Corden doing there? His nose is everywhere nowadays, getting annoying. Feels like fangirls made this movie. It does not feel like uniqueDisappointing. Nothing new. Change cast's gender, change cash to jewels. Dialogues are boring. WTF was Corden doing there? His nose is everywhere nowadays, getting annoying. Feels like fangirls made this movie. It does not feel like unique movie. Sure, everyone looks good, generally fun, but we have seen heist movie how many times now?
Movie is not good as original, no intense moments like original. The ending part was weirdly made so you go "oh wait, it's not over?" ...
Better script was NEEDED here! Actresses are good, don't get me wrong, but this would have been same review no matter the gender of actors.
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eagleeyevikingSep 28, 2018
While "Ocean's 8" is sporadically entertaining, light throughout, and has a few chuckle-worthy moments, it's execution by Gary Ross is absolutely lifeless. It focuses too much on creating a low-pressure & lighthearted mood, that it forgets toWhile "Ocean's 8" is sporadically entertaining, light throughout, and has a few chuckle-worthy moments, it's execution by Gary Ross is absolutely lifeless. It focuses too much on creating a low-pressure & lighthearted mood, that it forgets to include a strong motive to steal, a compelling villain, or any tension whatsoever. Expand
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PipeCAug 4, 2018
The new progeny of Ocean's teamed up with Gary Ross loses the jackpot by prioritizing scenic glamour and abusive fidelity. This criminal would-be new series was one of the first in the uncontrollable avalanche of reboots/spin-offs/remakesThe new progeny of Ocean's teamed up with Gary Ross loses the jackpot by prioritizing scenic glamour and abusive fidelity. This criminal would-be new series was one of the first in the uncontrollable avalanche of reboots/spin-offs/remakes coming from old-school classics and modern jewels strategically refocused on a female cast. A couple of years ago, when this news reached the ears of the cagey fanatics, a maelstrom of opinions began a still-latent debate about the pros and cons of making films on one-time used bases, creative recycling. This controversy got worse just when the name of the director in control came out: Gary Ross. The "The Hunger Games" filmmaker doesn't have the same experience or vigor behind the cameras as Soderbergh - just compare and contrast the quantity and quality of their films, - and that's clear in his newest movie realizing how much he based on the original trilogy to bring forward his vision and not lose control in the path of this simple, transient story. His ability as a narrator is enough to keep the idea on track, but the originals' dynamic pace and narrative precision are missed. That's why Ross, who is credited as screenwriter alongside Olivia Milch, doesn't give interesting additions to enrich this thieving universe suitably, however, there's a slight improvement with respect to the sequels thanks to its effortless, fine development, getting a pretty cool and manageable trip. The film aims to exalt the clan of women through customary feats and challenges, but does the opposite because handles elements that undeniably pigeonhole most of these ladies in the tiresome gender bromide as the terrible flicks it avoided to become: the MET Gala, designer dresses not as extravagant as expected, a multi-million dollar diamond necklace as the bull's eye and stereotypes of every culture spilled over the supporting characters. Although said setting works, it distorts one of the strongest justifications for this cinematic update.

One of the biggest issues is that these intrepid thieves have practically the way free, there are no defined antagonists, actually, there is not one, neither James Corden's role manages to stay in that place and makes difficult to build true suspense and anxiety before an event that can change the course of the game, even when things get rough, the most dangerous enemies are two irrelevant FBI agents. It's a mildly amusing experience, to tell the truth, the story would lack comical spark if it were not for a couple of supporting characters and a few especial diverting situations. We're in front of a film that focuses its strengths fully on the plotting and execution of the robbery, although it doesn't get it too well.

The cinematography of Eigil Bryld gives the illusion repeatedly of being a kind of extended advertisement for the most famous museums, shops, and cities, since there is enough material focusing on brands, paintings, sculptures, and buildings, neglecting the mise-en-scène of the core story by trying to give a supposedly clever context. There are plenty of glamour and style in the performance of the film, especially in certain costumes designed for the recreation of the MET-special attention to a museum room showcasing the royalty's relics and jewelry over a moat, a particularly beautiful setting, - however, taking into account the endless visual opportunities that could be expressed on the most important gala-event in America with a different theme, it never makes an accurate use of this great potential because no designs are exhibited with the expected dimensions. Daniel Pemberton's soundtrack plays by the rules as for the original melodies and despite he uses a few ones in his score, he applies small variations that fit well, while his own compositions extol the scenes thanks to the idiosyncratic rhythm, harmony and pace of the most traditional heist movies, no doubt, Pemberton did a great job for this half-baked flick. "Ocean's 8" by Gary Ross is an entertaining, hard-to-avoid Hollywood heist film starring an all-star all-female cast that might have worked better as a standalone movie, nevertheless, this is a spin-off of the hit Steven Soderbergh trilogy that dilates the abusive use of some features that were attractive and groundbreaking at that time but today simply don't convince absolutely. The performances are a pleasure, even with the well-worn material to adapt, the script is laconic in its purposes and lightweight in the execution of itself, the direction by Ross gets to set up a moderately-glamorous summer film that satisfies the undemanding viewers running away from the sunniest days of the summer. If Warner Bros. has in mind to build a new franchise on these capable Ocean's, it must shake the scheme up and implement new and different moves to create its own criminal world, not one living under the shadow of Clooney's Danny Ocean.
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EpicLadySpongeJul 25, 2018
There just seems to be a trend whenever it comes to a random classic film and the new crew femalizing it. Ghostbusters had this trend in 2016 and it was so bad. What makes Ocean's 8 different though? They averted problems that 2016'sThere just seems to be a trend whenever it comes to a random classic film and the new crew femalizing it. Ghostbusters had this trend in 2016 and it was so bad. What makes Ocean's 8 different though? They averted problems that 2016's Ghostbusters had. Call me crazy, but I find this one a lot better as there's actually more effort put onto it. What I actually mean by effort is that Ocean's 8 is basically a femalized version of Ocean's Eleven. Same film, different gender. Please fix this problem for the next femalized take of a classic movie. Expand
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tropicAcesJun 9, 2018
It’s nothing special, and its big twist is inadvertently spoiled in the marketing, but the cast is too great for this to be a total disappointment. If you like the OCEAN films or any of these ladies, it’s a good time at the movies.
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ProteusJun 9, 2018
Takes coasting to a new level. This is like watching Lebron James dribble twice and make a layup.
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CmdrRJun 9, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you love this cast, you'll like this movie. I wish I could use the word 'love' twice. Truth is, though, this is a movie that never even tries to scribble outside the lines. They plan a heist. They conduct a heist. Aside from some not terribly interesting setbacks, everything goes according to plan. Worse, you get only a tiny amount of humor, mostly from James Cordon. I can forgive the plot holes -- and there are a bunch, but I can't understand all the missed opportunities. Two of the main characters have slept with the same guy and hate him. We get NOT ONE word or exchanged glance. ??? Also -- WHY did they kill Danny Ocean? OK, he 'might' not be dead, but that will only mean something when they make the inevitable cross-over film. For now, they used his death (yeah, it's faked so no spoiler alert call here) as a framing device. Why?? By what right do you kill off the hero of three movies? Not since Captain Kirk... or Superman... or Han Solo... Oh wait, I just answered my own question. This film is formula, right down to the flying box wipes. I'd laugh my balls off if they'd stuck in Frank Sinatra just to see if the audience was still awake. Alas, there's nothing daring here. It's just a movie with women we like. I guess that's fine... but, it could have been so much more. Expand
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ValdiBJun 12, 2018
Ocean’s 8 is a fun heist flick, but it’s not as criminally terrific as Ocean’s 11. The casts’ chemistry is gr8. Anne Hathaway stole the show playing... what society expects her to act in real life and Helena Bonham Carter delivers on theOcean’s 8 is a fun heist flick, but it’s not as criminally terrific as Ocean’s 11. The casts’ chemistry is gr8. Anne Hathaway stole the show playing... what society expects her to act in real life and Helena Bonham Carter delivers on the humor, despite the occasional accent slips. In spite of this, the movie’s direction robs the excitement out of a promising yet stylish premise. Still, if you're looking for a more comedic approach to the Ocean franchise, this would be a breath of fresh air. Expand
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GrantD243Jun 13, 2018
I like heist movies. I like them quite a bit, actually, but it is a hard genre to make something that hasn't been done before. American Animals, I feel like, succeeded in doing a different kind of heist movie. Ocean's 8, however, is nothingI like heist movies. I like them quite a bit, actually, but it is a hard genre to make something that hasn't been done before. American Animals, I feel like, succeeded in doing a different kind of heist movie. Ocean's 8, however, is nothing special, at all. It's nothing new, and honestly it was not even as entertaining as I was hoping it would be.

Story: The story of Ocean's 8 follows Debbie Ocean as she gets released from prison and reveals that she's been planning a heist for several years. She then gathers a crew to execute the heist. There is some fun to be had here, as one of the most fun parts of heist movies is when the characters are planning and preparing for the heist. However, it all seems so, so easy. Anytime the characters hit a snag, or run into something that may be a problem, it's not really a problem. They brush it off and almost instantly have a solution that works. There is never a feeling that the heist won't work out, or that some road block may cause a real problem for anyone involved. There are also several attempts at humor, but most of it fell flat. My showing wasn't sold out, but it was fairly full and there were maybe two moments when the audience collectively chuckled. It also doesn't help that apart from the set up...I honestly didn't find this movie as fun as I expected to. The actual heist is somewhat entertaining, but nothing special, and the rest of the third act (after the heist sequence is over) is honestly kind of boring. Acting: Everyone involved does a great job, which is almost a given these days in most major releases.. Unsurprisingly, Sandra Bullock is the standout among the main crew. Overall: Ocean's 8 is fine, I guess. Some people will enjoy it, some won't. It is cool that they had an all-female cast, but apart from that this movie is nothing to write home about.
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Rebecca31Jun 24, 2018
Alright hands up who wanted another Ocean's movie? Who asked for this because I sure didn't. Hollywood's answer to diversity is to remake everything with an all female cast, oh sure that will fix everything won't it. Oceans Eleven isAlright hands up who wanted another Ocean's movie? Who asked for this because I sure didn't. Hollywood's answer to diversity is to remake everything with an all female cast, oh sure that will fix everything won't it. Oceans Eleven is forgettable enough as it is to warrant two sequels and now this remake/spinoff, Ocean's Eight. Only this time you've got an all female lead cause it's 2018 and that's the popular thing to do now. I don't have a problem with this, they're all good actors (not you Rihanna) and the have good chemistry together but aside from that Oceans Eight was shockingly boring and very pointless. It's a heist movie without the suspense and not helped by the fact that it felt endless. Almost as long as the Mamma Mia two trailer that ran before it.

Sandra Bullock and friends decide to pull off a seemingly impossible heist at New York City's annual Met Gala. Step by step it felt unbearably formulaic, like it was simply following a guide and tried to distract us with all these stylish party scenes from how little action and substance there was. I'm surprised a heist movie could be this dull with very few laughs. Ocean's Eleven was bland and now Ocean's Eight is the same movie, just as bland but with the addition of James Corden for some reason and without George Clooney. Recommended to all the fans of the Ocean franchise, for everyone else it's skippable.
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ubeguysmileyJun 17, 2018
Like the gender-flipped “Ghostbusters” before it, this movie lacks any real substance and character development. While there are moments that are enjoyable, the movie seems like it is trying to make a point that the "female version" can beLike the gender-flipped “Ghostbusters” before it, this movie lacks any real substance and character development. While there are moments that are enjoyable, the movie seems like it is trying to make a point that the "female version" can be just as good. Sadly it does not do this.

If this was not an "Ocean's" movie, but an original script, it would be absolutely panned, but seeing as it is a "female reboot" of course it will collect it's modicum of glory for waving the flag of feminism.

Stop making these reboots, sequels, prequels, and additional stories. Make a genuinely enjoyable, original, movie that will stand, or fall on it's actual merits. Not because it is a female remake of a successful movie franchise.

Watch it on stream, don't waste money going to the movies for this.
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amheretojudgeJun 8, 2018
a familiar heist with undercooked characters..

Ocean's Eight A spin-off like such shouldn't assume that the clock is going to resume ticking but instead will have to work from zero and even work harder considering the expectations it has to
a familiar heist with undercooked characters..

Ocean's Eight

A spin-off like such shouldn't assume that the clock is going to resume ticking but instead will have to work from zero and even work harder considering the expectations it has to satisfy. The camera work is appreciative and is shot beautifully too where its rich costume design makes it worth along with the up beating sound department that elevates its momentum. The enthusiasm and passion towards the project is clearly visible but the "fan-struck" charge isn't enough to feed off the audience for almost two hours. The characters depicted in here, are raw, chalky and taken from a typical heist genre features that never move pasts its dull sub-plot. The screenplay keeps the audience engaged but the most part of it, is the star power which isn't utilized to its best but left up to fate and charm. Gary Ross; the director, is quite convincing and stays true to the tone of the franchise with his decent execution skills but fails to create the anticipated impact on screen. Anne Hathaway is flat out hilarious in her portrayal of a bratty celebrity but other than that, the cast (Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson and Helena Bonham Carter) is surprisingly enjoying a bit much to keep the crisp alive or factor in effectively and the primary reason would be the range and space which isn't much to explore. The stakes projected in here never communicates with the audience as the work behind it is somewhere lost in its self-created scrutiny and the urge to hold the cards up the sleeve until the final act arrives. Considering the strength and the potential of the cast, it seems like a swing and a miss on terms of originality and craft as the makers seems distracted by the commercial aspects of it. Ocean's Eight is a familiar heist with undercooked characters that is pretentious than it is feasible for the makers, actors and the audience.
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joeyabukiJun 19, 2018
Enjoyable movie. Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) wants to steal a 150 million dollar Cartier necklace at a museum during a dinner, so she gets out of jail and reunites with Lou (Cate Blanchett); they recruit a bunch of female thieves andEnjoyable movie. Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) wants to steal a 150 million dollar Cartier necklace at a museum during a dinner, so she gets out of jail and reunites with Lou (Cate Blanchett); they recruit a bunch of female thieves and execute a very well planned strategy by Ocean and finally do it; when you think the movie is going to end, there is a twist and continues, so the movie doen't know when to end. 100% recommended. I want to watch a sequel right now. Expand
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FatalBrushJun 28, 2018
Although the movie had quite a strong cast, it failed to surprise. Some scenes were funny, the plot was sometimes creative and interesting. However, something was missing and thus I didn't really get caught by this movie. I'd say it's a movieAlthough the movie had quite a strong cast, it failed to surprise. Some scenes were funny, the plot was sometimes creative and interesting. However, something was missing and thus I didn't really get caught by this movie. I'd say it's a movie one could watch in an otherwise boring evening but it's not worth going to the cinema. Expand
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EvanSJun 12, 2018
I would pay to watch this ensemble read a phone book for 90 minutes, but really this a hugely missed opportunity with serious lack of connection and chemistry and humor between these women and a workaday script that just move the mechanics ofI would pay to watch this ensemble read a phone book for 90 minutes, but really this a hugely missed opportunity with serious lack of connection and chemistry and humor between these women and a workaday script that just move the mechanics of the job. Expand
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TVJerryJun 13, 2018
Sandra Bullock plays the mastermind behind an elaborate plot to snatch a diamond necklace right off the neck of its wearer at the Met Gala. She assembles a team that includes Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling andSandra Bullock plays the mastermind behind an elaborate plot to snatch a diamond necklace right off the neck of its wearer at the Met Gala. She assembles a team that includes Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling and Sara Paulson. While it's an interesting group, there's not a lot of amusing interactions or clever characterizations. This is more about the mechanizations of the heist than enjoying the personalities. The exception is Anne Hathaway, who seems to be relishing playing against type, as the self-absorbed movie-star who wears the jewels. There's lots of glamour (several of the women look over made up), some beautiful locations and a few dozen cameos (many of whom I didn't recognize). It's adequately entertaining, but not as sharp or smart as the earlier versions. Expand
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BrianMcCriticSep 15, 2018
Fine is the best way to describe Ocean's 8, just fine. The cast all come to play and the story is pretty basic. It's never boring and for a one time watch it's enjoyable. Overall middle to high 6 a B-.
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marcmyworksJul 1, 2018
Though Sandy B and Cate Blanchett do an excellent job in this film, the script is far too safe and dull to make this movie interesting and the cast lacks the charisma of the original franchise.
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eli_fjrJun 26, 2018
No style/flair or intrigue that made the original great. Sandra Bullock, not sure she works as lead. 6/10.
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DubeauAug 29, 2018
Ocean 8 was a fair movie. The acting was the strong point and the characters are well defined. The story was weaker. I mean the humor was not that great. The editing was too conventional and broke the pace at several occasions. Maybe the filmOcean 8 was a fair movie. The acting was the strong point and the characters are well defined. The story was weaker. I mean the humor was not that great. The editing was too conventional and broke the pace at several occasions. Maybe the film lacks hardship in doing the heist. It doesn't have any romance or love interest in it. I give it a 62%. It felt uninspired but the acting did save the movie. Expand
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JLuis_001Jun 30, 2018
So Hereditary has received the same reaction that films like It Comes At Night and The Witch received from the so-called "mainstream audience".
It was to be expected and it doesn't surprise me in the least.
But it does have reaffirmed to me
So Hereditary has received the same reaction that films like It Comes At Night and The Witch received from the so-called "mainstream audience".
It was to be expected and it doesn't surprise me in the least.

But it does have reaffirmed to me something that I've been considering for quite some time now and it's that these mainstream audiences believe that horror means mutilated bodies, gallons of blood and multiple jump scares.

Let's be honest it isn't for nothing that a franchise like Saw had so many sequels. It was practically porn gore but it leaves in evidence another interesting aspect of those audiences. They like to watch people die at a safe distance and especially knowing that nothing happened once they leave the movie theater.

Hereditary is indeed a horror film, but it's not a frontal horror film. Hereditary bases almost all its argument on the power of suggestion. What is hidden in the dark is there to stalk and torment you not to jump and kill you immediately.

Although the plot is nothing special and in the final part it gets lost a bit, the truth is that the film is pretty solid.

This film belongs entirely to Toni Collette because she's really good, intense and dark and she also carries pretty much the whole narrative. Some people talk about Alex Wolff's performance but I found him too frustranting and dumb.

The young Milly Shapiro makes her film debut and while she ends up playing a small role, she's disturbing enough to leave a big impression on you.

The truth is that I did enjoyed Hereditary. I don't think it's a horror masterpiece but I think it's one of the best bets that has come in years of a genre that is in terrible conditions.

In the end all verdicts or opinions will probably depend a lot of people expectations of what they wanted to see or what horror is to them but I've gotta say that if you get disappointed, is perfectly fine but as I've always said judge the film for what it is and not for what you expected it to be.
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JokohamaJul 1, 2018
Feel like a fancy fashion movie, great for girl. Cast are good but the story seems weak, the heist is shallow compared to the original "Ocean's".
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benskylerhillJun 9, 2018
An uneven but mostly enjoyable summer flick, Ocean’s 8 is a well-written comedy but fails to serve as a consistently engaging, thrilling heist film.

It’s a charming and witty movie thanks to its characters that are all well-established as
An uneven but mostly enjoyable summer flick, Ocean’s 8 is a well-written comedy but fails to serve as a consistently engaging, thrilling heist film.

It’s a charming and witty movie thanks to its characters that are all well-established as unique individuals with fun, quirky personalities and skills. The script capitalises on this and incorporates fast-paced humour that never gets old because the hilarity is always as different as it’s characters.

But this is where the film’s success about stops. Like most heist movies, Ocean’s 8 sets up various problems for the thieves as things start to go wrong with the plan or the actual heist. But rather than expanding on these plot points to build thrills and suspense, the story resolves every single issue that comes up in a matter of seconds. This completely deflates any sense of tension and also makes the characters less interesting because the protagonists can get out of anything with incredible ease while the antagonists come across as unfathomably stupid and gullible.

Ocean’s 8 is good enough to be a welcome addition to the franchise it builds upon. It’s funny and entertaining and is well-directed and acted. But it’s clumsily conceived, half-baked plot makes it a mostly forgettable, average crime film.

Story: 1
Acting: 7.5
Script: 8
Visuals/Sound: 7
Entertainment Value: 6.5

OVERALL SCORE: 6/10
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FranklyFrankSep 15, 2018
Everything just goes smoothly for the protagonists, whose heist is so simple it's boring. Several characters could have been antagonists (e.g. Hathaway, Armitage, Cordon, the security team) - but nope. I have no idea why the writers didn'tEverything just goes smoothly for the protagonists, whose heist is so simple it's boring. Several characters could have been antagonists (e.g. Hathaway, Armitage, Cordon, the security team) - but nope. I have no idea why the writers didn't even have a plot-twist. I kept expecting something to happen, but it all just goes according to plan.

By no means a bad film - the acting, glitzy vibe & cast change were good (& it was better than Oceans 12). However, this is perhaps the perfect example of a 'mediocre' film.
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TimW001Jun 11, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acting certainly was not an issue. The talent and potential was huge in this film.
It had a four part film of getting out of prison, getting the band back together, the heist, and the epilogue. But in this film the first three of those were clustered together. You never got a solid footing of where we were in the story. The heist scene lacked any suspense. It went off pretty smooth. They overcame any issues quite simply and without any problems. The fourth part of the film is finally when it started ticking properly, and became interesting. This is where the investigation began and also they stole additional stuff. The last 30 minutes of this movie was great.

I'm progressive and I am for all women casts. But is it not sexist to have a bunch of women stealing jewelry? Couldn't be stealing from a bank or casino, nope, necklaces.
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GinaKJun 18, 2018
Where is Hugh Grant when we need him? The buildup to the robbery and even the robbery itself was routine, and its complexity and the scenes shot inside and right outside the Met Museum in perfect weather were all that kept me interested (theWhere is Hugh Grant when we need him? The buildup to the robbery and even the robbery itself was routine, and its complexity and the scenes shot inside and right outside the Met Museum in perfect weather were all that kept me interested (the script lacked wit and the direction and sadly the gowns were lackluster – perhaps the biggest highlight of the Met Gala is the parade of wonderful clothes). But once the robbery was over, the “twist” arrived, and James Corden joined the cast, things got much more interesting. This film should have been better – and it needed more of everything that makes a comedy work – included perhaps a dash of farce or at least of “hectic.” Disappointing. Expand
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EludiumQ36Sep 29, 2018
I'm a dude and this was definitely written for women. They enjoy themselves the most when they're dressing to the 9s, sporting high-end jewelry, and being all international. It was a fairly boring premise, too, since the characters wereI'm a dude and this was definitely written for women. They enjoy themselves the most when they're dressing to the 9s, sporting high-end jewelry, and being all international. It was a fairly boring premise, too, since the characters were basically just gender-opposites of the men's version. In other words, the women were uncharacteristically suave, calm, and debonaire - and that's just too bizarre to accept. Plus, Debbie Ocean was pulling a two-fer job just like her now dead brother Danny. So, boring and derivative. Writer/Director Gary Ross obviously preferred the familiar to being original so everyone loses when you play it safe like that, and that helps explain why its w/w BO was less than all the other Ocean's movies. Expand
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Xan_RyilAug 29, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A cast which could triumph the screen was put to a wasted work.
Ocean’s 8 starts with a promise to offer something spectacular but then it focusses too much on introducing characters one by one and following its predecessor instead of layering out its own trap. Ocean movies hardly get intimate with the characters but what they did have in common was a good heist in the end with a twist. While 8 offers the twist but not the good heist which makes the twist fall flat. All the jokes, moves and twists are very much predictable. One who has seen the trailer might be able to deduce whole plot. Only job to be done was of stylists and costume designers, which they did the best. Every member of the cast looked stunning and somehow performed to satisfaction. While many subsidiary characters were unrelateable, Cate Blanchet was signed to a role which had no use throughout the movie. She played equivalent part to that of Brad Pitt, but where role of Rusty was that of volatile, her character was lost and somewhat over shadowed by Sandra Bullock.
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mitokioAug 22, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ha, ha. It's advertised as women working together to perform a heist, but the twist at the end is that a man is used for the major heist. Which the two "boss" women don't tell the other's on their team about. Expand
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AndrewBurgeSep 5, 2018
As lavish, opulent and stylish as 'Hereditary' is scary. Gary Ross's 'Ocean's Eight' might not be as feminist as you might think, but also not that different in personality despite having its heist crew composed of all women led by DebbieAs lavish, opulent and stylish as 'Hereditary' is scary. Gary Ross's 'Ocean's Eight' might not be as feminist as you might think, but also not that different in personality despite having its heist crew composed of all women led by Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) and her friend and confidant Lou (Cate Blanchett).

So, another film, another heist. This time, the culprits attempt to rob a necklace worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Problem is, that is locked in a vault. Luckily, Debbie has many friends, how convenient. She hires fashion designer Rose Weil (Helena Bonham Carter) to dress a celebrity, Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway), for the annual New York Met Gala and insists that she wears the necklace. At the ceremony, they will steal it. Neat! You can imagine a lot can go wrong but not much does, really. Sure, there are thrills, but this film harbors an idealistic and satisfactory cause. Also, there is a revenge plot which almost feels like a feminine angry release, but, perhaps, I am going a bit too far here.

Fortunately, what it lacks in shock, 'Ocean's Eight' makes up for in style. The pacing is great, apart from some awkward occasions where it attempts to make its side-characters relevant. Which brings us to a double-edged sword. The personalities of the crew which Debbie builds are definitely interesting from the Jamaican hacker Nine Ball, real name... Nine Ball (Rihanna) to the concerned mother Tammy (Sarah Paulson) and somewhere in between an Asian sleight-of-hand Constance (Awkwafina a.k.a. Nora Lum). Unfortunately, their personalities don't feel feminine or different from anything we've seen before. Anne Hathaway's performance though is really funny. You could say she plays a parody of herself and while she has a snob and ignorant celeb posse, is really fun to watch her.

As it is this film. Enjoyable and satisfactory, it kinda feels like a showcase ride. Many issues that rise along are solved at an idealistic pace, not to mention the way in which they scan the necklace using some sort of technological mumbo-jumbo in some glasses, loading screen included, of course. It is definitely flawed, but at least you feel cool watching it. I mean, come on, there are cameos from Heidi Klum, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Desiigner of all people.
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zNeverSleepingAug 9, 2020
Serve como entretenimento, mas não surpreende.

O longa tem um inicio cansativo, que apela muito para um ritmo com musicas características que não colou muito bem comigo. Após o plano, a execução foi sim interessante. Nada demais, porém te
Serve como entretenimento, mas não surpreende.

O longa tem um inicio cansativo, que apela muito para um ritmo com musicas características que não colou muito bem comigo. Após o plano, a execução foi sim interessante. Nada demais, porém te prende tempo suficiente. Como o filme é repleto de furos, ou Deus Ex Machina - como preferir -, não há muito bem um ponto a se criticar senão a falta de criatividade do roteiro e a falta de emoção subsequente que isso causa. Sendo assim, o filme trata a si próprio como um show de elenco - o que de fato é - e esquece diversos elementos que realmente fariam do filme cativante ou qualquer coisa perto disso.

Indo além do longa, fico me perguntando, imagina um roteiro que realmente exigisse de: Anne Hathaway, Awkwafina, Helena Carter e Sandra Bullock etc. Seria um filmaço e um show de interpretações seria o minimo a se esperar. Aqui, parece que todo mundo tá brincando de atuar, e isso nem é um demérito a elas. O filme pede isso.
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SchroederRockDec 21, 2018
This is a good movie if you've never seen an Ocean's movie before. Otherwise, it's perhaps the most unimaginative sequel of the modern era of movies. Pick any original 3 Ocean's movies and I'd say you'd be in for an above-average comedicThis is a good movie if you've never seen an Ocean's movie before. Otherwise, it's perhaps the most unimaginative sequel of the modern era of movies. Pick any original 3 Ocean's movies and I'd say you'd be in for an above-average comedic heist movie with plenty of cleverness and flash to entertain for the entire runtime. Ocean's 8 has a mostly-excellent cast which made me think there was tons of fun to be had with a rather odd idea for a sequel that screams "women can do it too and we should make the same movie that's been made 3 times already". That's exactly what Ocean's 8 is. Forget the great talent on-screen, Ocean's 8 rips off every Ocean's movie before it - sometimes so obviously that I'm convinced I could have written a better screenplay. So much of Ocean's 8 is copycat material with little-to-no changes and plot twists you can see from a mile away (if you can call them that). It really bugged me because you see so many talented actresses coming into the franchise and you think "hey, this could actually end up being a great resurrection of this series". It could have easily been better with better directing and writing to fill the time more properly. I kept asking myself "why isn't Catherine Zeta Jones and Julia Roberts in this thing?" since those two had been a part of the previous movies - seemed like a missed opportunity. All kinds of "coulda-shoulda" moments throughout but in the end Ocean's 8 is just so far from the quality of the original 3 movies that it's hard to enjoy. There are isolated moments that got a chuckle out from me or that I just enjoyed because of the smooth feelings that comes so naturally from this series, but those moments were far and fleeting. Ocean's 11, 12, 13 are all so much better I'm so bewildered that this movie even got the green light with such a shoddy screenplay. Some of the best moments are the limited appearances from previous cast members (which I won't spoil but they aren't really that important) that are little more than nods to the original trilogy. If only this movie had been done better... a solid 4 out of 10 but as I said this movie might more of something like a 6 out of 10 if you've seen nothing of the previous movies just because you wouldn't recognize all of the plagiarism occurring throughout. Expand
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Echo9kNov 22, 2020
I enjoyed this movie, it's ok to watch despite it's just another Ocean's movie.
My score is because the "hit" has many flaws that make no sense if you think like the fraud analyst.
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RalfbergsOct 13, 2018
An ok movie,but given that the whole premise and most of the movie is really similar to first Ocean's movies, it just feels like they are almost reusing the same plot, just with women. I mean I could give it a higher rating, but as it doesAn ok movie,but given that the whole premise and most of the movie is really similar to first Ocean's movies, it just feels like they are almost reusing the same plot, just with women. I mean I could give it a higher rating, but as it does not bring many new things to the table, I think it falls down a bit in the rating. Expand
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CineAutoctonoJul 22, 2019
Ocean's 8 was a decent movie that at least worked to bring out women protagonists, after the encounter of Ghostbusters with female cast, the performances and the cast were good, the story despite being predictable, does not abandon theOcean's 8 was a decent movie that at least worked to bring out women protagonists, after the encounter of Ghostbusters with female cast, the performances and the cast were good, the story despite being predictable, does not abandon the essence of intrigue also is enjoyable, maybe bringing stories with a female cast works but with the stories indicated and this was a good one but not the best. Expand
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andre27Dec 5, 2019
Engraçado, com excelentes actrizes que embelezam o filme e Sandra Bullock mais uma vez top. Bom filme para passar o serão.
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CoKronakanJun 23, 2019
This movie felt like an average reboot of a very good heist trilogy, where only the cast and the story twists was performing well.
The Ocean's movies always had good casts and this is no exception. The actors did a great job impersonating
This movie felt like an average reboot of a very good heist trilogy, where only the cast and the story twists was performing well.
The Ocean's movies always had good casts and this is no exception. The actors did a great job impersonating their characters and the great and soft complex script complemented their skills very well. The directing was average and nothing to really talk about there, except for the fact that the screen-time for certain scenes felt to long or too short. The story was really a cheesy one, with a vendetta, pride and greed at the core of it, which was nothing fresh and unseen before. It just wasn't the masterpiece as the other ocean's movie set out to be.s
Also as the story unfolded most of the events felt like it had no stakes, like the vigilante protagonists had no competition or no real antagonists. The guys that where supposed to be the antagonists where scripted to be a bunch of irrational losers.
So overall it was an above average movie the sadly did not deliver on the level of detail and entertainment that the other movies raised the bar for. It is a good heist movie, but and above average movie in general value. Also there was no real message in the story and the ending was to corny for most of he general viewers.
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NustsutoDec 26, 2020
never watch ocean 11 before but this is quite good. I love characters in this. but I am not exciting with the heist. Need more thrill in it. can watch just for fun
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