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All of the stars you liked in "Ocean’s 11" are back in "Ocean’s Twelve." Las Vegas casino owner Terry (Andy Garcia) tracks down the elusive thieves that ripped him off three years ago. His demeanor sets the stylish and smart tone of the film, with his mobster strut and bodyguards who seem to have evolved from the Blues Brothers. Danny Ocean’s (Clooney) 11, a rakish ensemble, soon assemble in one room and agree that since Terry knows their whereabouts and will kill them unless he gets all of his money back, with interest, in two weeks, they better pay up. They’re about $20 million short and since they’re thieves, the fastest way they know to raise the cash is to steal it. They’re so high profile in the US that they decide to pull off capers in three European cities. With the clock ticking, we follow the crew as they plan to raise the money. We know Bernie Mac is funny and in "Ocean’s 12" so is Don Cheadle. A true and surprising standout with comedic timing and perfect facial and body movements is Matt Damon. George’s Take: I was looking for something cool, edgy and set in an exciting locale, sort of like "The Good Thief" (Nick Nolte). There was no edge for me. Pam’s Take: The richness of this film is wonderful. Julia Roberts, as Tess, impersonates a pregnant Julia Roberts to serve as a diversion while the gang pulls off a heist. A master thief’s acrobatic choreography while crossing of a security laser field is a take off of Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Entrapment." The romantic relationships between Pitt/Zeta-Jones and Clooney/Roberts were truly delightful to watch. Take my word for it, this is a fun film for adults who sometimes have a PG-13 view of the world.
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