Ocean's Trilogy
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The Ocean's Trilogy is a series of three caper comedies directed by Steven Soderbergh
and produced by Jerry Weintraub
for Warner Bros.
, between 2001 and 2007. The first of the films, Ocean's Eleven
(2001) was a remake of the 1960 film of the same name and was followed, due to an immense commercial success, by sequels Ocean's Twelve
(2004) and Ocean's Thirteen
(2007). The films combine well-known elements from heist film
s and con artist films
, presented in a slick and cool style, with a notable absence of violence and gunplay, and an emphasis on humor and lightheartedness.
plans an elaborate casino-heist to win back his ex-wife, recruiting a wild bunch of thieves and con men to pull off the complex job.
) double crosses one of the gang.
) downplayed the possibility of an Ocean's Fourteen or subsequent sequels. Following the 2008 death of actor Bernie Mac
, Soderbergh definitively ruled out any further Ocean's sequels, stating that "Any possibility of ever revisiting [The Ocean's Trilogy] ended when Bernie Mac died. I don't think any of us would want to go back and do that without him, so that's it."
Steven Soderbergh
Steven Andrew Soderbergh is an American film producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and an Academy Award-winning film director. He is best known for directing commercial Hollywood films like Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and the remake of Ocean's Eleven, but he has also directed smaller less...
and produced by Jerry Weintraub
Jerry Weintraub
Jerry Weintraub is an American film producer and former chairman and CEO of United Artists. He now lives in Palm Desert, California.-Life and career:...
for Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
, between 2001 and 2007. The first of the films, Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven (2001 film)
Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American comedy-crime caper and remake of the 1960 Rat Pack caper film of the same name. The 2001 film was directed by Steven Soderbergh and features an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy García, and Julia Roberts. The film was...
(2001) was a remake of the 1960 film of the same name and was followed, due to an immense commercial success, by sequels Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve is a 2004 American crime comedy film, the sequel to 2001's Ocean's Eleven. Like its predecessor, which was a remake of the 1960 film Ocean's 11, the film used a celebrity ensemble cast. It was released in the United States on December 10, 2004. A third film, Ocean's Thirteen, was...
(2004) and Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen is a 2007 crime comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring an ensemble cast. It is the third and final film in the Soderbergh series following the 2004 sequel Ocean's Twelve and the 2001 film Ocean's Eleven, which itself was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film Ocean's 11...
(2007). The films combine well-known elements from heist film
Heist film
A heist film is a film that has an intricate plot woven around a group of people trying to steal something. Versions with dominant or prominent comic elements are often called caper movies. They could be described as the analogues of caper stories in film history...
s and con artist films
Confidence trick (tv and movies)
This is a list of fictional portrayals of confidence tricks found in television and the movies.-1940s:* The Lady Eve – directed by Preston Sturges; the main character, Jean Harrington , is a con artist.-1950s:...
, presented in a slick and cool style, with a notable absence of violence and gunplay, and an emphasis on humor and lightheartedness.
Ocean's Eleven
Just out of prison, master thief Danny OceanDanny Ocean
Daniel "Danny" Ocean is a fictional character in the original Ocean's 11, its 2001 remake and the two films that followed the remake . The character was portrayed by Frank Sinatra in the original film, and by George Clooney in the remake trilogy...
plans an elaborate casino-heist to win back his ex-wife, recruiting a wild bunch of thieves and con men to pull off the complex job.
Ocean's Twelve
The Ocean's crew goes to Europe for some heists to get back enough money to pay casino tycoon Terry Benedict, but seem to run into a thievery competition with a mysterious French rival.Ocean's Thirteen
The eleven plan to rig a new casino's opening night after its ruthless owner (Al PacinoAl Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino is an American film and stage actor and director. He is famous for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, Tony Montana in Scarface, Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice in Dick Tracy and Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, though he has also appeared...
) double crosses one of the gang.
Future
Although the numbering of the titles (11, 12, 13) could potentially go on forever, which has been the subject of jokes both in interviews with cast and crew and in the media (TV-episodes, internet clips, etc.), those involved with the series (particularly Soderbergh and series star George ClooneyGeorge Clooney
George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. For his work as an actor, he has received two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award...
) downplayed the possibility of an Ocean's Fourteen or subsequent sequels. Following the 2008 death of actor Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough , better known by his stage name, Bernie Mac, was an American actor and comedian. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Mac gained popularity as a stand-up comedian. He joined comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and D. L...
, Soderbergh definitively ruled out any further Ocean's sequels, stating that "Any possibility of ever revisiting [The Ocean's Trilogy] ended when Bernie Mac died. I don't think any of us would want to go back and do that without him, so that's it."
Box office performance
| Film | Release date | Box office revenue | Box office ranking | Budget | Reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Foreign | Worldwide | All time domestic | All time worldwide | ||||
| Ocean's Eleven | December 7, 2001 | $183,417,150 | $267,300,000 | $450,717,150 | #129 | #106 | $85,000,000 | |
| Ocean's Twelve | December 10, 2004 | $125,544,280 | $237,200,000 | $362,744,280 | #305 | #162 | $110,000,000 | |
| Ocean's Thirteen | June 8, 2007 | $117,154,724 | $194,157,900 | $311,312,624 | #353 | #224 | $85,000,000 | |
| Total | $426,116,154 | $698,657,900 | $1,124,774,054 | $280,000,000 | ||||
Critical reaction
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| All Critics | Top Critics | |||
| Ocean's Eleven | 82% (168 reviews) | 85% (33 reviews) | 74% (35 reviews) | B (16 reviews) |
| Ocean's Twelve | 55% (175 reviews) | 61% (38 reviews) | 58% (39 reviews) | B- (12 reviews) |
| Ocean's Thirteen | 70% (195 reviews) | 59% (44 reviews) | 62% (37 reviews) | B (15 reviews) |