Ocean’s Eight, written and directed by Gary Ross Five out of 10

Ocean’s Eight, written and directed by Gary Ross

Five out of 10

“Forget about it”

However, if you are still interested in this lame comedy, let us consider some positive aspects.

The cast is phenomenal, although the performances are not from a dream come true-

Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock – not a great fan, Anne Hathaway – not one of the best loved stars, Helena Bonham Carter – a bizarre, outré performance, one might say as usual, but not as effective as in say Fight Club – Eliott Gould- once a fantastic artist, today reduced to often irrelevant roles, although his presence in the original Oceans added to the success of the franchise.

Dakota Fanning, Rihanna, Richard Armitage add some spice, but the result is alas less than overwhelming.

Another major plus is the fact that women have the leading roles and the whole story is about female personalities, as opposed to the usual fare, that has men controlling the scene, being in charge.

It may be a case of déjà vu; after all, there was the initial, 1960, Sinatra vehicle that was unsuccessful and then a series of elaborate, amusing, entertaining Ocean Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen.

Even if the presence of remarkable actresses is a fabulous incentive, without a plot that would bring in some new attractions – not a formidable necklace from Cartier – there is the sense that we have been here before.

Nevertheless, critics have rated this action movie with an average 61 out of 100, which means that if they did not love it, they considered it acceptable and therefore the under signed is probably wrong in quoting Donnie Brasco:

“Forget about it”