"Ocean's Thirteen" is an improvement over "Ocean's Twelve" but still not as good as "Ocean's Eleven," but I would still recommend it to the Ocean's fan.

OCEANS 13 is too long, boring, complicated, hard to follow, and has way too many actors in it. You don't know who to watch on screen. Pacino, Damon, Pitt, Clooney, Andy Garcia, the dame. It was a big disappointment and the scenes were so dark (the photography) that you felt like something must be wrong with the projector in the theater. There were a couple of cute moments but not enough to make this a four star film for me. Better luck next time. If there is a next time.

Sure it looks like Clooney, Pitt and Damon are having a good time, but this one trick pony has been a rotting carcass for some time now. Nothing in this movie is believable. Willie Banks should have been on the look out for these guys the minute he thought about crossing Reuben. No way a man of Danny and Rusty's thieving statures would be able to even walk into a casino. That town doesn't play. Despite a weak plot and bad acting Ocean's 13 is nothing more than sleek man candy and I'm glad I didn't pay a dime to see it.

Excellent production.Well written.The Actors performances are five star.
Thanks Bernie Mac,you will be missed !!

Everything here works well, if you don't think about it too much (or at all, really). Just sit back and enjoy the silliness. This is great fun, plus it has Al Pacino and Eddie Izzard. Cool.

Ocean's 13 is a lot better than 12. The only reason 12 isn't too good of a movie is because the plot's confusing. It's hard to follow. 12 is hard to follow because in 11, they showed you the plan, then they showed the execution of the plan. In 12, they show you the execution of the plan before they show the plan itself. Not only that, but the plan they show the execution of is a fake one. You have to watch it more than once to fully understand it. I've done this, and now I've realized it's actually a pretty good movie.

Anyway, 13 gets back on track by showing the plan as the movie's going along. This makes it much easier to follow. The first half of the movie is kind of slow and a little boring, but the 2nd half makes it all worth it. Basically, the plot of the movie is that Reuben is partnered with Willie Bank to open a new casino. Bank double-crosses him and takes it all for himself. Danny and crew get revenge on Bank by first reversing the theory that the house always wins. In order to do this, they rig a bunch of the major games in their favor. Then they steal Bank's 5 diamond awards for the final blow. The way they show the "house losing" is awesome. It's kind of like one of those songs that builds up to a cool ending. I'm surprised that this movie is getting such mediocre reviews because it's pretty good. Also, Tess and Isabel are not in this one. Danny explains why in the beginning of the movie: "It's not their fight." I would highly recommend this to anyone regardless of what the other reviews say.

Look, I know these movies are stupid vanity projects, but I really enjoyed Oceans 11 and 12, the guys seemed to be having fun and it was light(and I do mean light)entertainment, but this one is just lazy and nobody seems to be having the least amount of fun, the least of which is the audience. I mean Pitt keeps looking at his watch as if to say, shouldnt I be picking up Angela's teddy from the dry cleaner? Really, all of the actors in this film should be ashamed to cash their hefty checks, this is totally mailed in. Pacino is totally wasted and the plot, as if their ever really is one in these stupid movies, is totally convoluted, I mean what the f is Eddie Lizzard even talking about, you shouldnt need a degree in macro physics to figure out a movie plot. I dont recommend this movie in the least, frankly id like the two hours of my life back wasted on this inane tripe.

Like all the movies in this series, this one is funny and whitty. Not a big Brad Pitt fan, but his character in this is fantastic. George is always good, and Matt Damon having an expanded role was fun to watch. I love Al filling in for Julia as afar as paychecks go, and you won't miss her at all.

In the third in this series, Reuben (Elliott Gould) has been scammed out of what he expected to be his retirement fortune by Willie Bank (Al Pacino). As a result, Reuben has a heart attack and ends up bedridden and ill, too depressed to fight back.

So Ocean (George Clooney) and pals decide to get back at Bank in revenge, and to perk Reuben up.

Bank is opening a new casino, and really, really wants the Five Diamonds Award. He's even got the diamonds on display. Ocean's plan isn't to steal from the casino this time, so much as it is to make sure that the casino loses money. A lot of money. And to ensure that he doesn't get the Five Diamonds Award.

There's a lot of high-tech scheming and running around to rig all the games, including a trip to a Mexican factory that makes dice that launches a hilarious subplot, but eventually they run into a snag and have to bring in Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). The price for Benedict's help? The diamonds. Which they've already concluded they can't steal.

So it's impossible--business as usual for this crew.

It's a very fast-moving film, and I just gave up on trying to catch everything. I'll watch it again and catch more of it. I did miss Julia Roberts's character from the first two movies. Ellen Barkin didn't really fill the same niche.

The little things really made the movie for me--the sentimental letters sent to Reuben, the running joke through the film of Danny and Rusty watching Oprah, and the myriad ways they torment the poor guy who's judging the casino for the Five Diamond Award.

And then there's the ending. It's full of poetic justice, and made me leave the theater with a huge grin on my face.

After really enjoying Ocean's 11 & 12, we were really looking forward to 13. What a hodgepodge of scenes with very little thread to tie them together. Save your money - if you feel you have to see this, go rent it to see if you really like it. I bet you won't end up buying a copy.

You know, I enjoyed this entire series, in all of it's goofiness (even part 12) but this one really takes some stretches from the plausibility of reality. I mean, a giant super-computer that reads the player's heart-rates, or Ellen Barkin becoming a ravenous, drooling idiot, or the hotel inspector plagued by every conceivable problem (and what exactly was his point in the sceme, anyhow? The gang is there to heist money - why did they have to torment this guy, anyhow?)
The only highlight for me was the wacky sub-plot at the impoverished Mexican dice manufacturing plant. I thought that was a great story idea, and a very creative distraction and contrast from the lights, dazzle and shadow of Vegas.
George Clooney and Brad Pitt are just a great pairing in this series, and their dialog just seems so real (a strange thing to say, considering how UNreal this entire series feels.)
Worth one viewing, just to see Al Pacino flustered, but that's about it.

Compared to the other two, this one was a dud. I'm sure there won't be a Oceans 14.

The previous Oceans (11 & 12) were good, but I liked this one....it's really much fun than the others.

I don't know what the hell everybody's problems is. I thnk this movie was at least as good as the first. Ellen Barkin is soooo sexy HOT in this movie.

But it is very similar to the first one.

I loved the slickly packaged, star-studded fluff that was "Ocean's 11 (the remake, of course)." After the farcical nonsense that was "Ocean's 12," director Steve Soderbergh promised that "Ocean's 13" would be an assured return to form. With the addition of the Godfather, himself, Al Pacino, and the welcome return of actress Ellen Barkin I was primed for a cool time. The result in Blackjack jargon- House Bust!

"Ocean's 13" is nothing more than a remake of "Ocean's 11" minus the palpable fun and energy. With no Julia Roberts this time around to provide any romantic heat, writers Brian Koppelman and David Levian bring back these icy-cool Robin Hoods for another casino raid. Again the patsy is another thug like Vegas tycoon(Pacino)who has fleeced Reuben Tishkoff (Elliot Gould), our hero Danny Ocean's mentor, of millions and literally breaking the man's heart. Seeking revenge (think "The Sting"), A-List stars George Clooney (Ocean), Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon and the rest of familiar faces from the previous movies dream up another mission impossible (these thieves all seem to be members of MENSA) to embarrass Pacino and also steal his prized possession of diamonds.

Soderbergh is a gifted filmmaker, of course, and has managed to infuse all the "Ocean" movies with a snappy, retro 60's vibe. However, the problem lies in the fact that after "Ocean's 11" there was no discernible reason to see any of these characters again (unless if you're a greedy studio executive with an eye on the box office). Thus, "Ocean's 13" is another pointless, soulless sequel-the proverbial, dull tasting, third glass of beer and the lack of urgency shows in the material and the actors. Clooney and company all interact as if they were stoic world leaders during an economic summit. Pitt, in particular, seems visibly bored and I can hardly blame him. His part more than ever could have been filled by well-dressed department store mannequin and he oddly disappears through out the midsection of this movie ("Hey George, gotta go! Angelina and the kids need me!"). Pacino seems game at first with an edgy performance but ultimately is made to look wide-eyed and ridiculous while Barkin does indeed smolder as Pacino's bitchy first lieutenant. Also comic veterans Carl Reiner and David Paymer are among the few with a twinkle in their eyes.

It's better to skip the adventures of Ocean and his boys and watch Jules Dasin's grittier "Rififi- the granddaddy of all nifty capers.

How Does it Look?

Color tint changes, split-screen effects, and other aesthetic effects are employed in this movie, making a standalone judgement of picture quality difficult.

However, there were a few instances of edge enhancement that were noticeable, but not to a degree where it distracted from the movie in a major way. Considering the type of movie that this is (a crime caper, not an epic), the issues are barely worth mentioning because they do not impact enjoyment of the movie.

How Does it Sound?

This is primarily a talking movie, so it's not surprising that the center channel gets all the action and the rest aren't used much at all. It is disappointing in a way, though, as Las Vegas is one of the most dynamic environments created by man, and the casino scenes are notably lacking in any ambience.

The tremor scene was mildly realistic by lighting up the subwoofer a little, but this is another instance where doing it any better would have stood out when the rest of the movie is so center-heavy.

Extras

I like to see the theatrical trailer included with movies, so I'm disappointed that they omitted one on this DVD. Considering that the up-front ads included no less than four trailers/ads for other movies, it would have been nice had Warner provided us with one that was connected with the movie on the disc.

What we have been given is a feature on what designers in Las Vegas do to influence visitors called Vegas: An Opulent Illusion. It's interesting, but nothing that we haven't been exposed to in other documentaries about Sin City. Much less interesting is the other short video, Jerry Weintraub Walk and Talk. Weintraub looks uncomfortable to be doing it, and he doesn't really provide much insight beyond the fact that most of the props used in the casino are fully operational. The Additional Scenes are largely forgettable, and add nothing to the movie. They serve as a testament to the skill of the Editor, but not much else.

Conclusion

If you enjoyed the first two movies, you will enjoy this one. It's definitely the weakest of the bunch, but probably better than a lot of other movies out there. It's disappointing to see so few interesting extras, which makes one believe that a special edition is coming down the line at some point that will include extras that have already been offered online. This isn't sold as a Special Edition, and the street price on this disc is low, so perhaps it's difficult to complain about the lack of decent extras. Still, I wouldn't recommend buying this unless you are a big fan and want to complete your set of the previous movies. It's well worth the rental, though.

Good movie, bad movie, it's the third one, you should know what you're getting. Anyway, I just want to say that I'm guessing Eddie Izzard originally had a much larger part & it ended up edited out for time to allow for more Clooney/Pitt face. Too bad because I think they really missed an opportunity to unleash the magic of Izzard. LOL He's brilliant & I wish more Americans knew about him & his unbelievably charismatic intelligent humor. I don't care if he's wearing men's clothing or dressed as executive transvestite, he's hot in a way that Clooney/Pitt are, how do you say, not. AND bonus, he's not just a pretty face like Pitt (hello, has he ever been good in anything? Comment & let me know), he can actually act. How about Clooney/Izzard for 14???

I was very happy with the prompt shipping and condition of product when it arrived.

...to the top reviewers who gave this a 3-star rating. My take is this: If you enjoyed 11, and pretty much hated 12, you'll find 13 to be a perfect match of the style of 12 and the substance of 11.

The thing I liked the most in Oceans 13 was the "cool factor". While it is stylish, as 12 was (almost to a motion-sickness fault), it also features a lot of dialogue back and forth between the characters that clearly are having a great time being a part of this plot. The interaction and chemistry (not to mention inside jokes pertaining to their real-life celebrity personalities) is smooth and seamless, and the movie flows better than 11.

Back again is the impossible theft scenario that unravels as the movie unfolds. Granted, on second viewings the surprise is gone, but I found myself enjoying the scenery even more on additional viewings, and there are some genuinely funny moments that I missed the first time.

I can't speak for everyone, but I loved it.

Don't waste your money on the HD version of Ocean's 13. It looks like some of the scenes were shot with a diffusion filter. I don't care to have my HD system look fuzzy! It was viewed on a 47" Toshiba LCD cine pro3 & Toshiba HD DVD player. High definition-this one is not.

[written: 29-7-07]

Ocean's Thirteen was certainly better than Ocean's Twelve which was mindnumbingly boring, nothing interesting, dull as a potato.
Ocean's Thirteen, however, is probably the best in the whole series. See you can watch Ocean's Eleven once or twice, but by the third time everything becomes too familar and drawn out. I used to own that video but got rid of it because it just wasn't interesting enough anymore.
Ocean's Thirteen starts off slow and trechurous, you wonder whether it will be just as bad as Ocean's Twelve. However, the speed picks up, the plan begins, there's daring flips and turns as a man tries to get in between two fast moving elevators, the casino night opens and everything just slides along into a fun and cleverly crafted movie. How the Ocean's Thirteen team get away with the things they do in this movie is just unrealistic and a letdown though, but everything else is a-okay.
All up, you're looking at a review score of 8/10. A few flaws in the beginning and end, but no movie is ever perfect. (Or I've yet to see one that is...)

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the 1st two installments of the Ocean's film series, but not this one so much. I felt like there were some good moments in this film, but felt it paled in comparison to both Ocean's 11 & 12.

The overall plot for Ocean's 13 lacked a lot of the appeal, cohesiveness, tightly written plot twists and turns, and so on that made Ocean's 11 & 12 great, engaging movies to watch from start to finish.

Good price, thought the DVD was broken, but it was just a piece of the plastic circular part that holds the DVD in the case.

Well not that great. The story is entertaining and simple enough. Ocean's 13 are all about the cast of characters, their chemistry together, and their interactions with each other. Returning director Steven Soderbergh excitedly plays and toys with the camera with different angles, different kinds of shots, wide variety of lengths of shots, and even borrowing a technique that was made famous in Fight Club. While its nothing experimental, Soderbergh does a good job showcasing a story using a variety of techniques so the movie never even considers looking stale. Completing the directing is a sort of old-school vibe that accompanies the soundtrack. It begins to look so dated that you might expect even Sinatra to make an appearance.

Pacing is what turn-off some moviegoers, and pretty much what destroyed Ocean's 12 (despite the unforgivable plot). Unlike recent third installments, the pacing here remains consistent, and for the most part works well. The majority of Ocean's 13 is setting up the grand scheme, which ranges from an underground bunker in Nevada to a factory in Mexico. The third act is when the plan starts getting off the ground, and the payoff is definitely great for the audience and the lucky cast of gamblers unaware of what is about to unfold.

Bottom Line: Despite some missing members of before (where'd all the women go?) Ocean's 13 is good and everything that made the original a surprise smash. The chemistry among the crew remains intact, but now we have a different story to follow, and a better heist to capture on film. Capturing all the merriment is Soderbergh, who once again excels in putting his distinct methods of film-making to good use as he contributes a dosage of style, color and old-school flavor to the movie. The ending leaves the door open for more, and as long as they remain as entertaining as this, why shouldn't we continue the series? Clooney, Damon, and especially Brad Pitt seem to have a lot of fun robbing people and screwing around. Whatever happened to the good-ol' days of classic, one-track storytelling anyway? 13 had nothing surprising. So 13 is just 11 all over again which should have been called 11.3

I just saw 7 min from the film and i dout that its orignal!!
( beyond Horrible )

The color balance on this was so bad I returned the disc, thinking that it was defective. The characters have orange skin, the contrast loses all the shadow details, and the color is so saturated that it's almost unwatchable. It was NOT this bad in the theater.

I finally turned down the color on my TV by 50% to make it through the movie. This disc has the same problem on two different DVD players and two different TVs - it's the encoding, not the hardware.

Skip this unless you're on a B&W set!

I don't think this installment is as good as the first - and you definitely have to pay close attention to the dialogue to follow everything. But, overall it's a great move to have in high def...

You gotta love folks who write reviews about bad experences with the service/downloads. It's what they don't say, so I'll say it. CALL customer service/tech support. I lost my first download and fummed for a couple of days and then called tech support about a slow download. They let me re-start my download and when I told him about the first one he let me download it again and also refunded my money! The point being they do care and will correct it but you got to tell them not just write a bad review.

There are lots of comments about the movie itself and I found it to be fun, more of "Ocean's 11" and less of "12" (a very good thing). My issue is with the very poor visual quality. From the beginning and throughout the movie, the on-screen presentation is very grainy, looking like a second- or third-generation copy of a videotape. I have the widescreen DVD, not HD, version. I bought this just to see the movie, not to look for a home theater demonstration disc, so my expectations were not too high. "Ocean's 13" quality however failed to deliver to the low bar I set for it. I watched this on a Sony 70" Qualia 006 rear-projection HDTV, a device that is pretty unforgiving of bad source material. Suggest rather than spending the money to own this DVD that instead spend a lot less and download the film to TiVo or put it in your NetFlix rotation.

Well, I'd review it but the downloading to Unbox can't seem to handle more than one feature at a time. It slowed our connection down for a day per feature... and didn't complete properly.

Boo!

Director Steven Soderbergh manages to erase the bad taste of "Ocean's Twelve." This time around, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and the gang take on slimy Al Pacino by turning the tables on his state-of-the-art Las Vegas casino. The chemistry still works and "Ocean's Thirteen" is colorful, lightweight fun. However, it's time for everyone to cash in their chips.

Don't waste the time to watch this film. Old tricks and lame acting make this film a complete dud.

I watched it on my Samsung 46 inch 71F and thought the movie looked amazing!

The quality of the HD on the disc that I got was no better than the DVD copy on the other side. I really can't tell the difference. Really disappointing.

It was worth watching but I like George Clooney and Brad Pitt but it wasn't the best movie I have ever seen. It is an Ocean's movie and kinda same ole same ole thing.