Training Day [Region 2] | ![Training Day [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RM3HHVJNL._SL500_.jpg) | Directors: Antoine Fuqua, Randall Wallace, Steven Soderbergh
Actors: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $28.00
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Rating:  1 reviews
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), Russian (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Vietnamese (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.8
EAN: 7321900277761
ASIN: B0000AGVNI
Theatrical Release Date: October 5, 2001
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SLICK BUT SHALLOW ENTERTAINMENT... December 23, 2006
Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle)
This is a slick and polished piece of entertainment fluff. It is a wholly plot driven movie, with little character development. George Clooney, as engagingly charming as ever, plays the character of Daniel Ocean, a thief, fresh out of prison. He, together with his good buddy, Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), assemble a team of like minded individuals, eleven strong, to pull a heist at a casino. This heist is to net them a total of one hundred and sixty three (163) million dollars, share and share alike.
Ocean, however, also has another agenda with respect to the heist. It appears that his ex-wife, Tess (Julia Roberts), is hot and heavy with the casino owner, Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), and he wants to win her back.
Well directed by Steven Soderbergh, the action seamlessly takes place, as each member of the team gears up for his part in this elaborate scheme. A cleverly executed and well orchestrated heist, the members of the team overcome and circumvent technologically driven, state of the art security. There is, however, a moral quandary. One finds oneself actually rooting for the bad guys, so charming a group are they, as a whole. The casino owner, on the other hand, comes across as a greedy, sinister gangster of sort, who seems to deserve what is to happen.
The all star cast, for the most part, gives excellent performances. Most notable are the performances of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia. The least notable performance is that of Julia Roberts who, while devastatingly attractive, musters up as much energy as a clothing mannequin. The relationship between Daniel and Tess is less believable than the intricate, complex heist. All in all, however, if one is just looking for some light, fast paced entertainment, this is a film one will enjoy. Moreover, while I only liked the film moderately, it should be noted that my twenty year old twins loved it and would have awarded it five stars.
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