“Ocean’s 8” Respect for Gary Ross’ “Ocean’s” series inherited from Soderbergh

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2018.08.10Akira Murayama

*Information as of August 2018 article publication.

“Oceans 8” synopsis

Debbie Ocean plans an unconventional heist. This time, the target is $150 million in jewelry worn by Hollywood actresses at the world's largest fashion festival in New York. She gathers unique friends and forms the most powerful criminal Hidden Figures team in history, ``Oceans.'' Will the unprecedented plan to steal the show in broad daylight from a venue boasting the strictest security in the world, where more than 600 celebrities gather and be broadcast all over the world in real time, succeed? ? And what are Debbie's further plans?

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The tradition of “loose crime movies” inherited from the 1960s

It's been 17 years since " Ocean's Eleven " (2001), and 11 years since " Ocean's 13 " (2007). The ``Oceans'' series was completed as a trilogy -- or rather, an unexpected sequel was born to the ``Oceans'' series, which came to an end with the premature death of regular member Bernie Mac. ``Ocean's 8'' is about Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), sister of Danny Ocean (George Clooney), who was the main character in the trilogy, forming a new crime team.

``Ocean's 8'' and ``Ocean's Eleven'' are structured like twins. The film begins with Danny/Debbie, who was imprisoned, undergoing a parole review, and as soon as he is released after taking a vow to rehabilitate himself, he invites old friends and embarks on a well-thought-out criminal plan. The flow from the beginning to the main plot is similar, almost like twins. Lou, played by Cate Blanchett, is the equivalent of the trusty sidekick Rusty played by Brad Pitt, and although the number of people on the team is different, it's interesting to watch the movie while comparing which characters play similar positions. It would be fun too.

The ``Oceans'' series has an image of a dazzling all-star cast assembling brilliant criminal schemes, but it actually takes an aggressive approach with a very unique atmosphere. . They may be called a ``splendid crime team'' in that they carry out big jobs all over the world, including the hedonistic city of Las Vegas and Europe, but the members make countless mistakes, and each time they correct their course. As I repeatedly worry, ``Are these guys going to be okay?'', an unexpected plot twist ends up making things even up in the end. The audience enjoys the feeling of being engulfed in smoke, along with the atmosphere of a relaxed all-star outing - that's the kind of entertainment it is.

“Ocean's Eleven” preview

Its origins date back to 1960. At the time, a group of people in the American entertainment industry around Frank Sinatra (called the Rat Pack) decided to film the movie Ocean and He completed "11 Friends ". Danny Ocean was played by Frank Sinatra, and his companions were played by famous entertainers of the time such as Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The story, in which ex-soldier Danny gathers his former comrades to rob the safes of five major casinos in Las Vegas, remains almost unchanged in the remake of ``Ocean's Eleven.''

Steven Soderbergh, who directed ``Ocean's Eleven'', ``Ocean's 12'', and ``13'', has often said things that, while paying homage to the originals, seem to be dissing them in some way. In short, Soderbergh's intention was to ``take the bad original and make it interesting,'' but the ``looseness'' that had nothing to do with the seriousness of the original was inherited throughout the series. . George Clooney is teased for being ``old for his age,'' Brad Pitt is eating junk food, and Matt Damon, who is treated like a young monk, shows off his stupid side. The fact that it stands out so much is surprisingly similar to the original. It is truly a game for adults who can afford it.

The old trilogy refreshed the visual expressions of a while ago.

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