Iffy for 12+
More of the same from Clooney and company.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that there's nothing much different here than in the two previous Ocean's movies. Expect some language ("s--t" and "son of a bitch" are as bad as it gets), occasional scenes with drinking and cigar smoking, brief images of generalized violence (protesting workers clash with police and toss Molotov cocktails that set a car on fire; a mild earthquake shakes a hotel), and a seduction scene (aided by pheromone-spiked cologne) that includes heavy breathing, some clutching, and cleavage. As always, the "heroes" are handsome, charming criminals out to rob a less-sympathetic criminal.
- Families can talk about what makes these con men so appealing. Does it help that their adversaries are always so awful? And what makes the bad guys seem bad, anyway? What parts of the movie are references to the era of the Rat Pack's original Ocean's Eleven? Do you think this movie romanticizes that time period/style? How does this movie compare to its two predecessors? Do you think there should be any more Ocean's movies?
What to watch for
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Violence: Character has a heart attack, falls to ground, and is later shown in the hospital and in bed, suffering its effects; a minor earthquake disturbs hotel guests; during a labor protest in Mexico, demonstrators throw Molotov cocktails that set a truck on fire.
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Sex: Abigail wears tight dresses and shows cleavage; seduced by Linus, she begins to take off her clothes (you see her bra).
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Language: A few uses each of "s--t," "hell," "damn," "ass," and "son of a bitch."
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Consumerism: Samsung; plenty of places in Las Vegas are name checked.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Occasional casual drinking (wine, beer, liquor, tequila); cigar-smoking; a pheromone-like drug is added to cologne to assist in a seduction; mention of Ritalin.
Fan Reviews provided by
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The best of the 3! by jmag420
This is the best Ocean's movie to come out of the three. Great acting and many laughs by some of the biggest actors in the industry, plus the revenge aspect makes it even better. Even if you hated the first two (11-12) you will love this one!
5
The Best Yet by Jimbodini
I liked Ocean's Eleven a lot. Ocean's Twelve was rather confusing, but still okay. But Ocean's Thirteen I LOVED! Just saw it tonight at Midnight opening show. AWESOME! Great cast....even better than previous films in the series. Excellent story line. Funny. Very Exciting. Great movie. I'd pay to go see it again. Loved it.
5
Ocean's 12 -- A Dallas/Newhart Moment by TheHammerX
After viewing Ocean's Thirteen at midnight I can confidently say that Ocean's 12 had to be a Bobby Ewing in the shower or Newhart back in Chicago moment -- a bad dream. Man it's nice to see the boys back in Vegas -- with some gorgeous inside views of the new Palazzo hotel and casino under construction. This movie is long on what made 11 such a great flick, and short on everything that made 12 suck. Welcome back boys, the party's on!
4
Shark Attack by rowdy99
The Oceans franchise, like McDonalds is always consistently mediocre.However, compared to Pirates, Oceans looks like Gone With the Wind. What next? ... Oceans 14 will have Robert De Niro building a moat around his new "Casino Greed," with carniverous fish guarding the Casino. George Clooney will then appear on water skis and "jump the shark". Time to hang em' up guys.
4
Back in Vegas, as it should be! by chicagokristi
If you loved "Oceans 11" but hated "Ocean's 12" like I did, you'll be happy to know that "Ocean's 13" brings back much of the fun that made "11" so enjoyable. The boys are back together and back in Vegas, which right off the bat is a big plus. A fun popcorn movie, this "Oceans" installment revolves around a "revenge heist" as payback for wrongdoings to one of Ocean's own. The dialog is great, and the repartee between Clooney and Pitt is, as usual, silly and fun. They work so well together, and the little nods to their real lives, which are reported so extensively in People Magazine and on gossip blogs everywhere, made me chuckle. In addition, the rest of Ocean's crew have their hilarious moments (Casey Affleck and Scott Caan crack me up) that were so lacking in "12", and the addition of Garcia to the crew and his reaction to Bank's (Pacino) downfall is priceless. So many fun little twists and turns made this just a mindlessly fun and enjoyable flick.
4
Who doesn't want to beat the house? by sethrich
The Ocean gang is here for a third time and the cinematic trilogy is in the books. Comparing Oceans Thirteen to the previous two films, Oceans Twelve was slightly less exciting than the first, and this third movie is even less exciting. Letting this third film stand alone, it is a fun, enjoyable heist movie. Oceans Thirteen is slow in the early going, with the re-establishment of familiar characters, introduction of new characters (Al Pacino as Willie Bank and Ellen Barkin as Abigail Sponder), and the formation of the plan for another heist. The setting has returned to Las Vegas, where the night lights and skyline views are treats on the eyes. Although predictable and expected, the plot picks up when the ball gets rolling once everyone is inside Bank's casino hotel. We're rewarded with subtle humor and a bit of excitement when everything swings in the gang's favor. It's a shame it has to end so soon once all the action is over with - just when the movie gets rolling, it stops short.
4
Summertime fun by 4xmoviemama
An entertaining movie for my husband and I to enjoy with our 2 sons, 14 and 21.We weren't expecting anything more than a likable cast of rogues involved in a predictable heist. but the motivation for the crime revealed a softer side of the 13 that exceeded simple personal greed. Al Pacino's believability as a dishonest backstabber had us cheering for his downfall. The brief promise of a sexual encounter as a diversion during the casino take-over is inappropriate for younger teens and all children. Enough new high tech devices, surprise characters and unexpected turn of events held our attention without making the plot too complicated to grasp. Meets criteria for "yes I would go again with a friend who hadn?t seen it" summer show.
4
better than 12 by ducktales
It was more like 11, definitely better than 12.
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Fun, easy going and hits all the right marks by cbingman
Oceans 13 picks up where Oceans 12 should have. Back in Vegas setting up a scam on a billionaire casino owner and looking stylish doing it. The plots of the series of movies should not be complicated. This is a star studded having fun, not a upstart cast trying to make a break in the movie industry. Going back to the roots that made the first film a great success is exactly what they needed. The classic characters are still there and the introduction of Pacino as a hotel owner was a wonderful addition. Ellen Barkin pulls off her role just as well. A visually stunning movie that shows the audience a good time, but will not be as perfect as the first one. The absence of Julia Roberts is probably the biggest dissapointment considering the importance of her character in the first two films. Bottom line, the movie does not live quite up to the first one, but does make up for the fiasco of the second one. Worth the price of admission. Every penny of it.