Ocean's Eight
All-female spin-off of the Ocean's Trilogy, directed by four-time Oscar-nominee Gary Ross. Stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Rihanna.
Danny Ocean's (George Clooney) estranged sister Debbie (Bullock) attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect crew: Lou (Blanchett), Rose (Bonham Carter), Daphne Kluger (Hathaway), Nine Ball (Rihanna), Tammy (Sara Paulson), Amita (Mindy Kaling), and Constance (Awkwafina).
- Director:
- Gary Ross ('Free State of Jones', 'The Hunger Games', 'Seabiscuit')
- Writer:
- Olivia MilchGary Ross
- Cast:
- Sandra BullockCate BlanchettHelena Bonham CarterAnne HathawaySarah PaulsonRihannaMindy KalingAwkwafinaDakota FanningDamian LewisRichard ArmitageMatt Damon
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Amanda Jane Robinson
flicksNever capturing the sleek cool of the original trilogy, Ocean’s Eight is a dull film rescued by an ensemble of excellent women. The film opens with Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), the younger sister of George Clooney’s Danny from the original trilogy, newly released from five years in prison, conning her way into a new wardrobe from Bergdorf’s and a room at a luxury hotel. The confidence and elegance with which she pulls off these low-level scams is a thrill to watch and sets an electric anticipation of what’s to come. However, this anticipation is never quite lived up to.
Massive Fail and leads to poking holes for the aftermath
The Oceans series was all about a smart plan executed with skill and guile...This one is not. The plan fails before it even takes off and a new one is formed on the basis of absurdity - but then crazy twists convey stupidity beyond basic logic -Felt a mass consensus "don't insult our intelligence" with audible WTFs and C'mon from a dissapointed cinema...
Fun and not particularly Taxing
I think a lot of people seemed to think this was going to be a stinker but it's not, far from it. It also isn't this transformation of witty dialogue and zippy performances. Its somewhere in between. A Heist all girl fim that's entertaining if not especially original but all these lovely ladies are exceptional and I had a ball watching. Its what I paid for...
Dull is correct
I actually started to snooze during this film, but maybe I shouldn't watch movies when I'm sleepy? I went along on a date and the woman sitting next to me enjoyed it but said it wasn't great. I was hoping at least the female audience would find something of interest in this, given the all-female cast. But it's not a 'girls kicking ass' movie and its not...
Variety
press"Ocean's 8" is a casually winning heist movie, no more and no less, but like countless films devoted to the exploits of cool male criminals, it lingers most...as a proudly scurrilous gallery of role models.
Time Out
pressResisting its mischievous spirit is simply impossible. How often is a group of skilled women allowed to be bad?
The New York Times
pressA lot of this is fun to watch but would have been more breezily enjoyable if the movie played as lightly (and seriously) with gender as much as it does with genre.
The Guardian
pressIt's made watchable thanks to the cast but star power alone cannot mask creative inadequacy. Stealing a diamond necklace is bad but wasting an opportunity like this is unforgivable.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThe choreography of the scam is almost upstaged by the gang's costume changes. They're spectacular.
Stuff
pressThere are some moments of clever misdirection, last-minute hitches and double-crossing, no little art amongst the cinematography and editing and a terrific performance from Hathaway.
New Zealand Herald
pressEntirely enjoyable and worthy, but one can't help but wonder what a stronger vision behind the camera may have produced.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt's savvy enough to recognise that politics and pulchritude make excellent bedfellows.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThere's...something dispiritingly mechanical about the movie that makes it seem a missed opportunity.
Empire Magazine
pressIt lacks the jazzy swagger of Soderbergh's trio but delivers a fun, likeable romp built on the charm and charisma of its cast.
Flicks, Amanda Jane Robinson
flicksNever capturing the sleek cool of the original trilogy, Ocean’s Eight is a dull film rescued by an ensemble of excellent women. The film opens with Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), the younger sister of George Clooney’s Danny from the original trilogy, newly released from five years in prison, conning her way into a new wardrobe from Bergdorf’s and a room at a luxury hotel. The confidence and elegance with which she pulls off these low-level scams is a thrill to watch and sets an electric anticipation of what’s to come. However, this anticipation is never quite lived up to.
Variety
press"Ocean's 8" is a casually winning heist movie, no more and no less, but like countless films devoted to the exploits of cool male criminals, it lingers most...as a proudly scurrilous gallery of role models.
Time Out
pressResisting its mischievous spirit is simply impossible. How often is a group of skilled women allowed to be bad?
The New York Times
pressA lot of this is fun to watch but would have been more breezily enjoyable if the movie played as lightly (and seriously) with gender as much as it does with genre.
The Guardian
pressIt's made watchable thanks to the cast but star power alone cannot mask creative inadequacy. Stealing a diamond necklace is bad but wasting an opportunity like this is unforgivable.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThe choreography of the scam is almost upstaged by the gang's costume changes. They're spectacular.
Stuff
pressThere are some moments of clever misdirection, last-minute hitches and double-crossing, no little art amongst the cinematography and editing and a terrific performance from Hathaway.
New Zealand Herald
pressEntirely enjoyable and worthy, but one can't help but wonder what a stronger vision behind the camera may have produced.
Los Angeles Times
pressIt's savvy enough to recognise that politics and pulchritude make excellent bedfellows.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThere's...something dispiritingly mechanical about the movie that makes it seem a missed opportunity.
Empire Magazine
pressIt lacks the jazzy swagger of Soderbergh's trio but delivers a fun, likeable romp built on the charm and charisma of its cast.
Massive Fail and leads to poking holes for the aftermath
The Oceans series was all about a smart plan executed with skill and guile...This one is not. The plan fails before it even takes off and a new one is formed on the basis of absurdity - but then crazy twists convey stupidity beyond basic logic -Felt a mass consensus "don't insult our intelligence" with audible WTFs and C'mon from a dissapointed cinema...
Fun and not particularly Taxing
I think a lot of people seemed to think this was going to be a stinker but it's not, far from it. It also isn't this transformation of witty dialogue and zippy performances. Its somewhere in between. A Heist all girl fim that's entertaining if not especially original but all these lovely ladies are exceptional and I had a ball watching. Its what I paid...
Dull is correct
I actually started to snooze during this film, but maybe I shouldn't watch movies when I'm sleepy? I went along on a date and the woman sitting next to me enjoyed it but said it wasn't great. I was hoping at least the female audience would find something of interest in this, given the all-female cast. But it's not a 'girls kicking ass' movie and its not...
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