To My Mind That Was Going to Be Tricky”: George Clooney’s ‘Ocean’s 11’ Deserves More Respect for Challenging One Quentin Tarantino Movie in the Right Ways.
George Clooney’s ‘Ocean’s 11’ skillfully competes with Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Reservoir Dogs.’ Steven Soderbergh revived Lewis Milestone’s casino heist film, ‘Ocean’s 11,’ with a stellar cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon. The film has since become a beloved classic and the highest-grossing film of Soderbergh’s career so far. Its success led to a trilogy with subsequent sequels.
However, creating a visually impressive heist film came with challenges. Soderbergh aimed to create a cinematic experience that sharply diverged from Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 crime thriller.
Steven Soderbergh Envisioned ‘Ocean’s 11’ as a Non-Aggressive Heist Film.
In an interview with the BBC, Steven Soderbergh discussed his approach to the 2001 heist film ‘Ocean’s 11.’ He wanted the film to stand in stark contrast to Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 crime thriller ‘Reservoir Dogs.’ The 1992 film is known for its off-screen heist, profanity, violence, and a meanness underscoring its male-dominated cast. Soderbergh aimed for a different path, avoiding the gritty, profane, and violent narrative.
Soderbergh acknowledged the challenge, saying, “To my mind that was going to be tricky.” Despite this, he succeeded in creating a film that defied conventions. ‘Ocean’s 11,’ starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon, delivered a captivating heist with a relaxed, non-aggressive tone. The characters exhibited camaraderie and respect, which differentiated it significantly from films like ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and set a new standard for ensemble heist films.
George Clooney Reflected on ‘Ocean’s 11’ Prequel.
While the original cast of the ‘Ocean’s’ trilogy isn’t expected to reunite on-screen soon, the studio has announced a prequel to the 2001 film. This prequel will focus on Danny Ocean’s parents, with Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie taking on the leading roles.
George Clooney, who starred in Soderbergh’s trilogy, humorously reflected on the ‘Barbie’ stars potentially playing his on-screen parents in the prequel. “Margot Robbie’s my mother? I’ve always thought that.
And Ryan Gosling is my father, and when you think about it, it makes sense. Truly,” he said, according to Variety.
Helmed by Jay Roach, the prequel will be the next film after Sandra Bullock’s 2018 spin-off, which followed Danny Ocean’s sister in the franchise. While details about the prequel are scarce, reports suggest it will be set in 1960s Europe.
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