Ocean’s 8 is the ladies turn for a heist.
Ocean’s 8 debuted on September 11. It's on everything from 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-Ray combo pack, Digital and DVD Special Edition. The Digital format appeared early on August 21.
OCEAN
Ocean’s 8 made over $294 million worldwide. It landed 68% on the Rotten Tomatoes rating scale.
The heist inspiration, of course, stretches back to Ocean’s 11 in 1960. The flick starred Frank Sinatra as Danny Ocean and the likes of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop, as they plan to rob five Las Vegas casinos in one night. The 'Rat Pack' flick.
Ocean’s 8 connects to the updated Ocean’s Eleven (2001). This is where George Clooney stepped in as Danny Ocean. The ensemble cast with Brad Pitt and Matt Damon set out to rob three Vegas casinos in one night.
Steven Soderbergh directed Ocean's Eleven. It became successful enough for the crew to work again in Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007).
Soderbergh returned as producer for Ocean’s 8. Gary Ross went behind the camera for the Village Roadshow and Rahway Road production. Ross helped pen the new heist with Olivia Milch.
The ladies ensemble includes Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sara Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. Late Late Show host James Corden even pops up.
TAKE
Would I buy this film? Yes.
Ocean’s 8 connection to the George Clooney-led trilogy is still having an Ocean as the mastermind. Sandra Bullock plays Debbie Ocean - Danny Ocean’s sister.
If you are familiar with the Ocean’s trilogy, there are a few nods to those movies along the way. Not just in the style either for the PG-13 flick.
Ocean’s 8 definitely has style.
Heist films have an appeal too. They can come in different forms like being set during War World II in Kelly’s Heroes (1970) or in a bank like Inside Man (2006).
Ocean’s 8 mission is to steal a diamond necklace. Debbie has been in prison for over five years. She had time to make plans. The necklace is to be worn on actress Daphne Kluger (Hathaway) during an event. Which is the very exclusive - very public - Met Gala.
Everyone has a role. The partner-in-crime, jeweler, street con, expert fence, hacker and fashion designer.
If you have seen any of the Clooney movies, you may already know the game plan and even the result. Sure, you may not find out a ton about the characters, but I believe the fun lies in watching the plan unfold.
And yes, I found it to be plenty of fun for the 110 minutes.
Maybe even the best Ocean’s movie since Eleven.
(Although I have not seen the Sinatra version.)
I would watch Ocean’s 9.
Or even an Ocean's 5.
SPECIAL FEATURES OVERVIEW
A Heist in Heels (11 minutes, 35 seconds)
- The cast discusses the role of the ladies in the film. The attempt to make the movie feel like an ‘Ocean’ movie, but also distinctive from the guys.
Ocean’s Team 3.0 (13 minutes, 20 seconds)
- A conversation and a closer look at the 8 characters. Well, really what you can cram into 13 minutes.
Reimagining the Met Gala (12 minutes, 47 seconds)
- This is probably the most interesting of the bunch. The heist takes place at the Met in New York City. Scenes were actually shot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to keep as much realism. The Costume Institute of the Met provided background. Vogue consulted as they hosted the gala and filming took place at the magazine's offices. The exhibition in the film was treated like something in a real museum and of course, the gowns and designers were highlighted.
Deleted Scenes (1 minute, 53 seconds)
- There are only two scenes. They add a tiny bit more texture to the story, more details of the Met Gala and teasing Paulson’s mom life. But overall did seem unnecessary.
Warner Brothers Home Entertainment
Warner Brothers Home Entertainment
