4 Film Favorites: Ocean's Collection (Ocean's 11 (1960), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's Twelve, Ocean's Thirteen)

Lewis Milestone’s original “Ocean’s 11” released in 1960, starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop with appearances from Cesar Romero, Henry Silva, Normal Fell, Red Skelton, and more. The story focuses on veterans of the World War II 82nd Airborne reuniting to simultaneously rob five casinos: the Sahara, Riviera, Desert Inn, Sands, and Flamingo. At the time of its release, some critics derided the film since it didn’t explicitly condemn the men’s criminal actions, instead treating them with a detached irony. That tone, however, fits the public image of the Rat Pack entertainers. A lot of the interactions are based on in-jokes from their other stage shows and performances and the on-location filming in the Las Vegas of the 1960s is a nice treat for those interested in Americana. Supposedly, Frank Sinatra’s reaction upon hearing the film’s story was, “Forget the movie, let’s pull the job!” The original film will primarily appeal to those interested in 1960s popular culture and film historians. Much like “The Italian Job” (1969) or “Gone in 60 Seconds” (1974), this mostly shares a premise and title with its remake.Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s Eleven” released in 2001, staring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy García, Bernie Mac, and Julia Roberts. It shares a title and some character names with the original 1960 film, but the story itself is almost completely different. The story focuses on Danny Ocean (Clooney) meeting up with his partner Rusty Ryan (Pitt) to assemble a crew and simultaneously rob the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the MGM Grand casinos, all of which are owned by Terry Benedict (García). Not only will this result in a big payday, but it offers an opportunity for Ocean to reunite with his ex-wife, Tess (Roberts), who is currently dating Benedict. The story is fun and a good heist film with a great cast.Soderbergh followed up with “Ocean’s Twelve” in 2004. In addition to the original cast, the sequel adds Catherine Zeta-Jones, Vincent Cassel, Albert Finney, Eddie Izzard, and more. Terry Benedict (Andy García) brings together Ocean’s crew to demand they return the money they stole plus interest. The group plans a European heist to make up the money and avoid U.S. authorities. Ocean’s gang must outwit a wealthy European baron and a European detective. The characters are fun, but the plot is overly complicated even for a heist film and often contradicts itself. Those who enjoy the actors and these particular characters will probably find it fun, but it doesn’t stand on its own as well as its predecessor or successor.The final entry from Soderbergh, “Ocean’s Thirteen,” released in 2007. The film once again reunites the original Eleven, adding in Elliot Gould, Al Pacino, and Ellen Barkin. In this final film of the Ocean’s Trilogy, one of Danny’s friends builds a massive new casino, only to have his business partner coerce him into signing away his rights to the property. Ocean and his crew must work with Tony Benedict against a common foe. The film is more of a return to form following the second in the series and includes some great scenes as befitting a proper heist movie. It strikes the right notes for the final film with this group, though it’s a pity the filmmakers couldn’t find roles for Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones to reprise their characters. Following the passing of Bernie Mac in 2008, Soderbergh and Clooney decided not to make an “Ocean’s Fourteen,” opening the path for the 2018 spin-off, “Ocean’s 8.”This DVD set is a great way to get the original film and Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Trilogy all in one case, though the manufacturers’ decision to stack all four discs on one hub is a little cramped.

I was streaming an old movie that I had never seen before. This was the original movie of Ocean's Eleven. I don't usually like the really old versions of movies, but this one had me emerged into it within minutes. It had an all star cast and is very well done. I had to get it. All the better to be able to get all 4 movies in the series all in just one DVD.

Got this for my dad as a father's day gift and he loves all these films!

Love the original, remake works only because of cast.

What my husband wanted. He likes these movies, so kept him busy.

Well, blimey mate, I gotta tell ya, "Ocean's Eleven" is a right proper cracker of a flick! It's a bloomin' masterpiece, it is! The cast is top-notch, the script is cleverer than a fox in a henhouse, and the action is smoother than a pint of Guinness!Don Cheadle's cockney accent alone is worth the price of admission! The way he spouts off all that rhyming slang is enough to make any East Ender proud! And speaking of the cast, they're all bloody brilliant! George Clooney is as charming as ever, Brad Pitt is as cool as a cucumber, and Matt Damon is as sharp as a razor!But it's not just the cast that makes this film a corker. The heist itself is a real humdinger, with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster! And the way it all comes together at the end is pure genius! I won't spoil it for ya, but let's just say that I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!Overall, "Ocean's Eleven" is a bloody fantastic film, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for a bit of good old-fashioned fun at the movies! It's a proper diamond in the rough, it is!

It boggles my mind why this trilogy isn't the most talked about. The only trilogy thats nearly as good as "The Godfather", in my opinion.Pitt, Clooney, Damon, Cheadle, Gould, Caan (Scott), Affleck (Casey), Bernie Mac, Reiner (Carl), Pacino, Garcia, Roberts etc etc, THE most incredible cast and performances in a movie.Not to mention incredibly mind-blowing heist schemes with amazing detail in all three. Each movie as good as the next, hard to pick a favorite. Maybe 12.I notice something new with Every rewatch, and I've seen each at least a dozen times.I finally got through the original Oceans 11 with Sinatra and the rat pack, after falling asleep the first two viewings. Hey, it's just a bonus that it's included but I doubt I'll watch it again. We still miss you, Frank.If you've never seen any, you don't know what you are missing. Not like any other heist movie you've ever seen.

Watched all of them with no issues.

Excellente série !!! 🥰

Als Geschenk gedacht, als Flop wieder retourniert.6 DVD-Player wurden mir der kollektion ausprobiert.Nada!!!! Und jetzt wird mir auch noch die retournierung sehr erschwert, weil KOSTENPFLICHTIG !!!!!! Nichts mehr bestellen!!!!! Außer sie besitzen einen rekorder aus nordamerika.

J'ai commandé ce DVD sans avoir fait attention au fait que cet article n'était pas compatible avec la zone européenne (zone 2). J'estime que Amazon, par bon sens autant que par principe, ne devrait pas inscrire dans son catalogue des produits qui ne peuvent pas fonctionner en Europe. Pensant que ma bonne foi avait été surprise, j'ai adressé une réclamation, qui a été rejetée par AMAZON. Cet article est allé à la poubelle.Je suggère, non par un nationalisme inapproprié, mais dans l'intérêt de chacun, que les produits ne pouvant fonctionner en Europe soient signalés par des N.B. bien gros et lisibles, ou tout simplement écartés du catalogue, afin déviter aux...distraits ou aux incompétents d'être frustrés.Jojogeorges

Great collection in a single DVD case.Ocean's 11 is not for me, but Ocean's Eleven / Ocean's Twelve / Ocean's Thirteen are 3 of my favorite movies.

The movies are so exciting absolutely love this series! Top notch!