Q'n'D Review - Ocean's Twelve

If I said that "Ocean's Twelve" was a fun ride, but not quite up to the level of the first film, that'd be accurate. If I said that the movie felt like a bunch of solitary cool moments that didn't really add up to a big picture the way the first film did, that'd be accurate, too. But in the end, it doesn't matter. Because even if the whole rest of the movie was weak (which it isn't), there's one bit alone that is worth the price of admission. I cannot spoil anything for you - I will only say it involves the introduction of the 12th member of Ocean's Twelve to the con, and leave it at that. But man, is that brilliant.

The rest of the film? It's like hanging out with a bunch of old friends for an evening. Nothing much important happens, really, but it's a lot of fun to be there. It's pretty clear everyone in the cast had fun making it, and so we in the audience have fun watching them have fun. It ain't as good as the first one, but the actors, the individual moments (especially, as noted, the big one), and the fun dialogue make it a trip worth taking.

My personal favorite line? "The guy who's doing Potsie is brilliant." Trust me, you have to be there.