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Review by Louise Keller :

A super slick, super smart heist sequel, Ocean’s Twelve is a fast-paced tale of ego and revenge concocted as a labyrinth of time jumps, double crosses, twists and surprises. Director Steven Soderbergh and the filmmakers have cleverly decided to build on the original characters, rather than reuse gags or situations that proved popular the first time around. It’s this originality that makes every aspect of the film fresh and so enjoyable. With humour integral to the plot, there is a sizzling sting attached to each of the central characters. more..

Review by Mark Dujsik :

The original Ocean's Eleven (and by that, I mean Steven Soderbergh's 2001 remake) had an undeniably cool feel to it. I mean, there's no other word to describe it but cool. The minimalist dialogue crackled, the cast clearly had fun, and Soderbergh threw in enough visual trickery to keep the entire affair engaging. Now we have a sequel, unimaginatively titled Ocean's Twelve, and it feels too much like a reunion. Soderbergh and the cast return, but screenwriter Ted Griffin is out. His presence is much missed, especially considering George Nolfi's rambling, unfocused script. Ocean's Twelve meanders for a considerable time, looking for a plot, and by the time the movie hits its stride, it's a bit too late. There's genuine momentum to the movie once it's actually gotten in gear, but then the last act comes along and brings the movie right back where it started—only this time fumbling for an ending. The pacing during the downtime is more tedious than breezy, and as much fun as the actors are clearly having, their amusement doesn't transfer past the screen.. More..

Reviewed by Sam Adams :

Was there any danger audiences would take Ocean's Twelve too seriously? The sequel to a flyweight remake, Steven Soderbergh's second go-round arrives with no greater expectation than that it approximate its predecessor's chunk of the box office. It's not as if the first movie left many unanswered questions—just the possibility of more boyish fun and movie-star camaraderie. Given the chance to take it easy, Soderbergh and his slightly expanded cast do just that, tossing off one-liners and in-jokes as if they're killing time between poker games. This despite the fact that death hangs imminently over their heads. But if Andy Garcia's casino boss has threatened to bury all 11 of the first movie's thieves unless they return his $160 million, with interest, there's no reason that should stop them cracking wise, even as their two-week deadline ticks rapidly away. more..