Ocean's 8

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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.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJun 10, 2018

Fun, fun, fun -- that's what drives this entertaining heist romp with a stellar, all-female cast. The story admittedly has its plot shortcomings, and certain characters aren't as fully developed as they could be, but the overall package isFun, fun, fun -- that's what drives this entertaining heist romp with a stellar, all-female cast. The story admittedly has its plot shortcomings, and certain characters aren't as fully developed as they could be, but the overall package is amusing, briskly paced and flat-out enjoyable. If for no other reason, see it for the fine performances of Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. Now this is summer entertainment!… Expand

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Zisis151Jun 10, 2018

Another gender swap movie trying to show equality and how "empowered" women are.. It belongs in the garbage bin along with the people it caters to.

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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 asAn 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… Expand

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bfeddersJun 9, 2018

The chemistry between Sandy and Cate alone make the film worth seeing. Add to that some great cameos and a serviceable plot -- and Rihanna! -- and you have a summer hit. Chew your popcorn loudly and you won't notice the fact that the otherThe chemistry between Sandy and Cate alone make the film worth seeing. Add to that some great cameos and a serviceable plot -- and Rihanna! -- and you have a summer hit. Chew your popcorn loudly and you won't notice the fact that the other Ocean's films got better writing and directing. Sequel please -- and with Greta Gerwig, how 'bout?… Expand

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TomHugJun 9, 2018

A snoozefest. Zero chemistry between Bullock and Blanchett. You know when Anne Hathaway seems to be the most down-to-earth and funny character, you've got problems. I wanted to like this, since I liked the other Ocean's films. But frankly itA snoozefest. Zero chemistry between Bullock and Blanchett. You know when Anne Hathaway seems to be the most down-to-earth and funny character, you've got problems. I wanted to like this, since I liked the other Ocean's films. But frankly it was pretty boring. Pluses: some laughs when James Cordon's character appears. There is marginally interesting plot twist later in the story.… Expand

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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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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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SuperMax156Jun 9, 2018

Yeah, what can you say about this, its got great actresses and all, but it is just so lifeless and by the numbers. It is almost as if it was made for political rather than artistic reasons.

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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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GreatMartinJun 8, 2018

In 1979 Cindi Lauper sang "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and in "Ocean's 8" they do and, as an added benefit, so does the audience. The first "Ocean's 11" took place in 1960 and the remake in 2001 so it only took 58 years for the females toIn 1979 Cindi Lauper sang "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and in "Ocean's 8" they do and, as an added benefit, so does the audience. The first "Ocean's 11" took place in 1960 and the remake in 2001 so it only took 58 years for the females to have their own caper. As the other Ocean films, this revolves around a heist, in this case of a diamond necklace worth over $150 million and, as in those films you really don't have to follow all the ins and outs of the heist. Sit back, relax, enjoy watching the women, leave your logic at the door and don't nick-pick at the holes in the story or wonder at some scenes that never would have been in the male versions.

All 8 women have a particular job to do regarding the heist though one who has not been recruited figures what is going on and joins in. The heist takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art yearly Gala to raise funds where the stage, movie and social stars attend dressed to the nines and costumer Sarah Edwards does a great job of putting the stars in outstanding, mostly hug fitting, evening gowns. Aside from filming at the Metropolitan, we get to go into the Plaza Hotel, Bergdorf Goodman's department store along with Cartier's jewelry store including their underground vault. Also, there are famous people making cameos throughout the movie.

Regarding the stars, Cate Blanchett makes the biggest impression followed by a funny turn by Awkwafina and I wish she had loaned some of her playfulness to Sandra Bullock who gives a straight and unplayful performance which doesn't belong in an "Ocean's" movie. On the other hand, Helena Bonham Carter goes too far with her character. Anne Hathaway plays a vain movie star to the nth degree while Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson and Rihanna all come through with just the right attitudes and performances.

Along with the women, there are two major roles by men one being Richard Armitage and the other James Corden The latter offers a few laughs as an insurance adjuster and the former as 'eye candy'. The problem is that Armitage's role/story in the movie is one that never would have been allowed in any of the other Ocean films with a woman being the eye candy and the aim of revenge.

Oh, one spoiler, Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is dead but you find that out at the beginning.

"Ocean's 8" is the second movie within 2 weeks, the other being "Book Club", that focused on women being the stars and delivering the goods. In both, you know what to expect walking in and you aren't disappointed but now it is time to give us a movie, or movies, starring casts of women where men are the followers or eye candy or are 'just' the husbands, boyfriends, etc.… Expand

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alleeJun 8, 2018

they movie tried. but Im not a critic so I dont have to sit through a 2 hour movie and pretend that I liked this film.

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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 toa 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.… Expand

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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.… Expand

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BUTCHYPIEJun 8, 2018

This latest installment in the franchise really adds a new flavor of fun. I'm a fan of heist movies, and this is now one of my favorites. Great performances, some fun plot twists, and a lot of the playing-on-a-trope moments that make theThis latest installment in the franchise really adds a new flavor of fun. I'm a fan of heist movies, and this is now one of my favorites. Great performances, some fun plot twists, and a lot of the playing-on-a-trope moments that make the Oceans movies fun. I want to see these ladies again, maybe mixed with some of the other stars from previous films. tl;dr Fun thriller, excellent heist film, sexy actors at their prime, everything I want in an Oceans movie.… Expand

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