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PG13 (SINGAPORE)
2018
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Ocean's 8
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260
Negative reviews
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4.5
Oceans 8 was a great time! It does suffer from some pacing issues in the middle and I do think its about 20 minutes too long but as a fan of Oceans 11 ..
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.0
Bullock and Blanchett easily carry much of the film, and Mindy Kaling got some of the best laughs.
Den Of Geek
4.0
Clever and highly enjoyable though it is, by the third act the narrative does sadly fall apart.
Den Of Geek
4.5
The performances are largely as youd expectin addition to Rihannas never ending supply of charisma, the stacked cast serves the material well.
Den Of Geek
3.0
Too often, though, the script feels like its coasting where it should crackle and snap.
EW
3.8
Either way, youll have a blastand youll be counting the days until the next job.
Rogerebert
3.0
But this volume of bubbly personalities also holds back the film as a whole.
Indie Wire
1.5
Oceans 8, a woman centric take on Soderberghs love for making crime look cool, doesnt have much in the way of original plotting, instead rooting its p ..
Indie Wire
3.5
But its clever enough to get by.It leaves you with that classic head spinning Oceans feeling of Yep, I bought what I just saw, even when your head sto ..
Variety
4.0
Resisting its mischievous spirit is simply impossible. How often is a group of skilled women allowed to be bad
Time Out
2.0
But instead of being smart and surprising, its sloppy and predictable.
The Guardian
3.0
It feels like a wink to the snapped tiara at the end of Mean Girls when the dismantled jewel is divvied up between the women, but the pack mentality t ..
The Guardian
2.0
It just blandly settles on a note of sentimental self congratulation and unruffled triumph.
The Guardian
2.5
Part of the pleasure of Gary Rosss film lies in watching it turn a typically male dominated genre on its head.
3.8
Awkwafina... injects a refreshing dash of street culture to a cast and story line that leans heavily on haute couture.
3.0
This #MeToo era spin off has a glamorous New York setting, a high fashion backdrop and celeb cameos aplenty, but little of the pizzazz and film making ..
Screen Daily
4.5
Theyre waiters, theyre cooks, theyre assistants, but theyre not overplaying their glamour.
Collider
3.0
The cast here is a knockout with everyone getting a chance to shine.
Collider
3.0
But in its actual form, it doesnt feel like much more than a thrown bone.
Vulture
3.0
But this is a self satisfied exercise thats only occasionally as much fun as it thinks it is.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
he ensemble cast blends well, but Anne Hathaway as Daphne Kluger... stands out as she basks in the spotlight and seems to thoroughly enjoy being free ..
3.0
A lot of this is fun to watch but would have been more breezily enjoyable if the movie played as lightly (and seriously) with gender as much as it doe ..
The New York Times
3.2
The movie coasts on the pleasure of its ensembles company, even if its not a clean getaway.
Paste Magazine
4.5
Steven Soderberghs movies used that breezy charm for light escapism, and that was effective enough for light entertainment.
IGN
4.0
Happily, this is not one of those cases and while it will not going down as a masterpiece anytime soon, even the most unrepentant churl would be hard ..
E Film Critic
3.0
That Anne Hathaways comic skills and game self parody are well worth showcasing in bitchy roles.That Cate Blanchett absolutely rocks in cheetah print ..
Telegraph
3.0
(Im speculating, based on the effortless crackle and bittersweet undertow of Bullock and Blanchetts chemistry.)
3.5
Bullock and company are a gaggle of fun and the film revels in fun and frivolity.
The Young Folks
3.0
It lacks the jazzy swagger of Soderberghs trio but delivers a fun, likeable romp built on the charm and charisma of its cast.
4.0
The movie would be stronger if his character was just as the heist would be more satisfying if the thieves were outwitting an actual person, rather th ..
Ny Daily News
3.5
Mostly though, cold, hard cash is the objective, and like the others, the fun of the heist is ramped up in lieu of the danger, making this a lighthear ..
JoBlo
3.0
Further, the dynamic between all the women in the films ensemble brings an exceptionally fun twist to this criminal action comedy, something rarely se ..
Screen Rant
3.1
Hathaways screwball performance toys wickedly with star system self parody and keeps the movie chugging along.
The Globe And Mail
2.5
That kind of tension is missing here.In fact, the movie is so toothless that it has no villains at all.
Philly
3.5
The new all women setup puts a fresh perspective on this heist franchise.
3.0
But also like them its much less clever than it hopes to be, its humor is forced and smug, and it runs on at the end.
One Guys Opinion
3.5
And yet I still recommend it if it looks like the kind of film you might savor.For much of its running time, it seems to offer little more than its ob ..
Village Voice
1.9
All I could think of was, all this obvious facial filler and yeah, its a brutal business for women, who cannot afford to ageat ALL and theyve made a m ..
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Someone should have given the screenplay a polish to tone this down.
ReelViews
3.0
Its slight, on the long side, but Ross gets the machine up and running again, using a talented ensemble to launch the felonious joyride.
Blu Ray
3.8
Has just about as much flash and swagger as the 2001 reboot of Oceans Eleven, and more than the 1960 original or the sequels.
Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Director Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, The Hunger Games), who wrote the story and collaborated with Olivia Milch on the screenplay, closely follows the Soder ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
While Oceans Eight might be borrowing a lot from its predecessors, this sequel/reboot gets the attitude right.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Its a pleasant enough entertainment given its cast, Anne Hathaway stealing the show with her diva antics, but the heist itself isnt well plotted and h ..
3.8
Awkwafina is just fun to watch, and Hathaway totally playing a parody of herself is an absolute delight as an uber celebrity whos perhaps a bit cagier ..
Usa Today
3.1
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Reel Film Reviews
1.5
Its bright and breezy. Its frothily directed. Its entertainingly played by an ensemble cast, all of whom appear to be having a really good time.
You Tube
4.5
I genuinely laughed throughout the film...there are some nice peppered in cameos and surprises as well.
You Tube
4.5
Oceans 8 works as a piece of pure, Old Hollywood style entertainment; taking the basic structure of the heist movie and allowing it to be a playground ..
You Tube
1.5
It just didnt feel as engaging as it could have been, given the actresses you have delivering the lines.
You Tube
4.0
Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.
You Tube
3.0
The script doesnt really have anything to say or do. This movie couldve been so much better if they found a way to make it its own thing. If they cant ..
You Tube
3.5
I thought this was fun and breezy...its certainly better than Oceans Twelve. The pressures off, cause theyre not trying to out cool each other.
You Tube
2.0
The only reason to see this film is Hathaway...Youd say she steals the show, but theres nothing to steal.
The Times
2.0
Its dutiful, workmanlike and too often alarmingly uninterested in the eponymous eight women around which it is built.
The Times
2.0
All the characters are so busy with the heist, there is no time for character development, but that is not what this film is about.It is not deep, but ..
Lariat
3.0
The movie is mechanical and formulaic, but the formula is amusing and it goes down smoothly enough to pass for something original.
News Review
3.0
And if the script could have done with a touch more sass and the direction a little more distinction, the cast is divine and the overall effect is ent ..
Radio Times
3.0
At least that creates a little tension, but it might be a case of too little and too late for some viewers.
Screen It
3.0
Oceans 8 is intended as lighthearted escapism, but a little more satirical Ab Fab style humour would surely have helped.The filmmakers have the perfec ..
Independent
3.8
What more do you want in summer escapism.Sandra Bullock, all sass and steel, stars as Debbie Ocean, just out of prison on a five year rap and determin ..
Rolling Stone
3.0
It glides along in slick, shiny style with funny throwaway gags and snappy banter, plus some amusing visual sight gags.
Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Its not a waste of time, but it does feel like a wasted opportunity.
The Wrap
2.5
PLOT Eight women attempt to pull off a jewel heist at the annual Met Gala fundraiser.CAST Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson RATED PG 13 (s ..
News Day
3.0
Although many of the same things I didnt care for in the Clooney and Co. films have carried over into this one, the good news is that at least its not ..
Cs Monitor
3.0
Bullock plays a more hardened character than usual, but Debbies vulnerability (and the actress natural appeal) still peers through.
Film Journal
2.5
Like a cubic zirconia knockoff of a priceless diamond necklace, this female Oceans update looks the part but just aint got that sparkle.
New York Post
3.0
It offers nothing new, other than the gender of the ensemble star cast.
Hindustan Times
2.0
Oceans 8 fails to work not due to its all star cast but because of director Gary Ross lazy storytelling, lack of imagination and the films glacial pac ..
Hindustan Times
3.8
If you were hoping that the all female cast would signal a truly unique film experience, youll probably be disappointed.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Ross occasionally gives a clue that something might cause trouble somewhere down the line.Nah.
Az Central
3.5
OCEANS 8 (M) General release (110 minutes) In the Oceans series of heist movies, Danny Ocean and his gang adopted a modified version of the Robin Hood ..
Smh
2.0
We simply putter along, and when anything goes wrong, theres zero tension to go with it.
Mountain X
3.5
Anne Hathaway makes Daphne Klugers laugh just one of many annoying things about her, which makes taking advantage of her fun in a movie thats not just ..
Npr
4.0
This glamour, this fancypants presentation, this is boring.This is mundane.
Npr
1.9
What we have here is a vaguely high class movie hoping to ride an old franchise through a gimmicky new focus, featuring a cast that doesnt live up to ..
Star Tribune
4.0
Its fun, breezy, occasionally witty, features some wonderfully subtle comic performances from a great cast, and is perfectly suitable light diversion ..
3.1
Its easy to roll with plot inanities when the heisters are cool enough to make you not want to sweat the details.
Toronto Star
2.0
Yes, its a slight shame its directed and co written by a man, Gary Ross, but hes made some nice films along the way Pleasantville, Seabiscuit, the fir ..
Daily Mail
4.0
Many will disagree, but I wish it had teetered on the edge of creepiness, instead of taking the plunge into full on horror.
Daily Mail
3.5
That said, Oceans 8 is a perfectly fine heist film with a good sense of humor, a largely talented cast (James Corden excluded), and immense style.
Cinema Crazed
3.5
A revelatory performance on par with her turn as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, its the films strongest argument for the delights, and depth, of g ..
Slate
3.0
Its a slick and fun performance that sits nicely aside Blanchetts beautifully suited Lou.
Flim List
4.0
Why You Should See This Movie #1: The Cast The cast is incredible, and undeniably the best part of the film.
Film Inquiry
4.0
It may not have that extra grit of the original films, but the formula and attractive ingredients work and the result is enjoyable escapist entertainm ..
3.5
Their job is to exchange it for a perfectly crafted cubic zirconia copy.
Susang Ranger
3.8
It all adds up to an appealing if inconsequential piece of fluff.The more ornate the plot becomes in the final half hour and the more twists it piles ..
Observer
2.0
In comparison to the other films in the franchise, the heist here isnt as methodically precise, and while it is exciting in the moment, it will probab ..
Flickering Myth
4.3
This re boot is both parts thrilling and timely.Its not fantastic or redefining by way of subject matter, but that could be attributed to the quiet sy ..
Flim Threet
2.5
What could be so stupidly grand onscreenthose diamonds and gowns, the Temple of Denduris workmanlike instead.
New Yorker
3.0
Ross has a brisk camera style that delivers a few unexpected angles and maintains a pumped up pace but never lets the actors breathe; their vivid perf ..
New Yorker
3.0
Oceans 8 should be great fun. Instead, its a kind of noncommittal semi fun.
Time
3.0
But the genius of Soderberghs original was the way the preposterous twists just kept stacking up.
Express
2.0
Many of the core performers give individually entertaining performances, but a lack of chemistry leaves their interactions feeling alienated, and ulti ..
The Film Stage
2.5
But it isnt much fun.Thats all you want from a certain kind of heist picture, isnt it
Chicago Tribune
3.5
Still, while the stakes may not be as high, the entertainment value certainly is.
Bullz-Eye
3.1
Oceans 8 has all of the above, plus the novelty of an all female starring cast, and while it hums along smoothly and delivers a reasonably enjoyable t ..
Boston Globe
2.0
It puts its stars in a high risk, low reward position, forcing them to try to carry a concept that started to go stale 10 years ago and then leaving t ..
Uproxx
3.0
Anne Hathaway has fun as the spoiled A list mark but the others barely qualify as characters at all.
The Irish Times
3.0
As heists go, its a moderately ingenious idea, and for the most part, the movie floats along amiably on the tide of its stars charisma and the capable ..
The Atlantic
4.5
Oceans 8 doesnt much deviate from this formula; man transgresses, man must suffer.
The Atlantic
2.5
Even with an amazingly talented and likable cast, this feels like a watered down knock off that fails to truly make the most of its premise.
Lyles Movie Files
4.0
But its in watching these personalities bounce off one another that makes the film fun.
Birth Movies Death
3.0
If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn munching escapism, it succeeds.
Standard
3.0
Look, if it sounds like Im being harsh then let me say that I enjoyed the hell out of this movie. Its fun! Itll put a smile on your face! Im glad its ..
Pajiba
3.8
Bullock, Blanchett and the rest of these gals do a bang up job making away with the goods, the enjoyment factor so high it almost feels criminal to ha ..
Movie Freak
3.0
It succeeds not as a gimmick or a gender flip of an already established concept, but on its own as a worthy successor to the franchise.
Detroit News
3.1
Most of the fun of these movies is in the pile up of stars and kooky characters.
Groucho Reviews
3.0
Still, Oceans 8 brings a refreshingly unpretentious quality to this all female, numerically scaled down heist tale, yielding a movie thats pleasant, m ..
Cnn
3.8
Theyre visibly enjoying themselves, a quality that proves infectious.
Aisle Seat
1.5
Ironically, director Gary Ross impersonation of the Soderbergh style is more Soderbergh than the man himself was able to be on the first one
Forbes
3.5
Besides, this is a clear what you see is what you get studio programmer.It looks great, has a cast to die for and offers plenty of lightweight genre t ..
Forbes
2.5
The stakes just never seem all that high, especially when the filmmakers must keep downing tools to cram in some crummy walk ons from the likes of Mar ..
Herald Sun
3.0
All the same, its a fun movie, an engaging summer diversion with a dynamite cast and some eye popping costumes.
Consequence Of Sound
3.5
To its credit, it never pretends to be anything more than what it is: a breezy summer movie with eight fun antiheroines worth rooting for.
Vox
3.0
This unfortunately results in a rather pedestrian film, not quite as intellectual as the films that have preceded it.
Hey U Guys
2.0
But the loaded cast and the script from Ross and Olivia Milch keeps the proceedings surprisingly fresh and always fun.
The Play List
3.0
It has all the things we loved about them: snappy repartee, flashy settings, celebrity cameos, last second cheats and reversals, all played out like a ..
Now Toronto
3.0
The spin off project labours in the shadow of the original movie, and lacks the zingy dialogue, casual humour, and visual pizzazz achieved by Soderber ..
Scroll
3.0
Should have been a blast but instead skates by on the charisma of its cast.
Film School Rejects
3.0
They take an average story and make it sing.They present the sorts of characters that you actively want to spend time with.
Film Ink
3.5
We may not be able to survive on it, but its nice to try every once in a while.
Ner Dist
3.0
Its a matter of taste, but this doesnt reach the level of the Fast and Furious movies, which does much the same thing with a collection of action star ..
Maki At The Movies
1.5
Worst of all, however, is the predictability of the whole ordeal; if theres one thing a heist movie shouldnt be, its predictable.
3.0
Its all the sort of chummy fun that reminds you how much better your life would be if you were rich and beautiful.
Cine Vue
3.0
Though very enjoyable and well paced with humour peppered throughout, a revenge side story and a drawn out final act do detract from the overall fines ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.0
In this respect, it not only comes across as a story thats completely lacking in drama, but one that is lacking human characters in their place are im ..
Lw Lies
2.0
Aster honours horrors past beyond the casting of Collette, and one of the most admirable and effective things about the film is how many established h ..
Abc
2.0
Not a good thing.There may be dedicated fans with low expectations who will enjoy this, but no one can deny the effort gone in to aligning the schedul ..
Abc
3.5
What results is something entirely enjoyable and worthy, but one cant help but wonder what a stronger vision behind the camera may have produced.
Nz Herald
3.0
But there is definitely a sense that with such a strong cast it could have shone even brighter.Its fun, but not fantastic.
Digital Spy
3.0
A fine, fun film. Its just that it should have been so much better.
Flicks
3.1
Bullock and Blanchett are more than credible as crooks, and Hathaway is delightful as the self absorbed Daphne. Unfortunately, Oceans 8 turns out to b ..
Stl Today
2.5
If it were merely called Jewel Heist! with the same cast and premise in place it might have fared better and perhaps the filmmakers would have been ab ..
Stl Today
3.5
Lame!.Also, this film got so referential to the other Oceans that it felt more like a tribute than a spinoff.
The Stranger
2.0
And then theres Hathaway, whos having the most fun out of everyone.
Screen Crush
3.0
It is a well made, complete feeling documentary, and it is very moving.
Independent Ie
4.0
Eight succeeds on its own terms, with enough beats in common with its blokeish forebears to be a part of the family, but enough freshness in its kaupa ..
Stuff
3.0
Cartiers six pound diamond necklace not only has a name The Touissant it hasnt been out of its vault in 50 years.
Stuff
3.9
One wonders what an assured stylist like Sofia Coppola might have done with this material.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
It is entertaining and its protagonists are very inspired in their roles, but it lacks something that defines it as an individual entity beyond its fe ..
3.1
You could talk about whats missing in Oceans 8 as compared to Oceans Eleven, the 2001 caper remake that this gender swaps.But its probably more fruitf ..
Larsen On Film
3.5
Fashionable and slick and capable of loopy wit, Rosss film offers up the trappings of what should make an Oceans movie sing.
Vanity Fair
2.0
Beauty The Summer Nail Art To Try When Mercury Is In Retrograde We cant blame all of this summers events on the stars but, if youve felt emotionally l ..
Refinery 29
2.0
Rihanna delivers a pleasant if undemanding turn as computer hacker Nine Ball.
The Arts Desk
3.0
With eight women doing the job of 11 men etc, this is a good, fun film.
The Sun
3.0
What ensues doesnt pretend to be anything but the light escapist fantasy it wants to be, played out in fancy dresses, tartly ironic quips, and a darin ..
Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
In one way such franchise continuity is expected.Yet like a well made martini, it would not have hurt to shake things up a bit.
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
All in all, its a fun to watch comedy with a smattering of thriller elements thrown in.
FilmFare
3.0
But the film is really just a showcase for Bullock, who even speaks German and packs a one two punch of charm and charisma.
Patriot Ledger
3.0
The ingredients to pull off an entertaining heist movie are much the same as those needed to pull off the heist itself.
Film
4.0
The actresses here inject their characters with verve and poise, and their exuberant performances overcome the lacklustre plot.
Scmp
4.5
Setting the heist at the Met Gala isnt a coincidence: Oceans 8 also delivers sharp commentary about celebrity culture.
Ign
3.0
Its lacking when it comes to villains and backstabbers and it all feels too easy as we watch events unfold. It needed a bigger injection of laughs and ..
The Film Pie
3.1
Yes, its gorgeous and divine and all that, but what a missed opportunity to poke fun at such an overblown and self aggrandizing spectacle.
Chicago Sun Times
3.5
It is here simply to entertain, to dazzle us with pithy jokes and an excess of eye candy.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
For the all gals feature, its all about the payday and some light revenge, but will the girl gimmick play for audiences or feel too much like going ba ..
Movie Crypt
3.0
I suppose an edgier film would be critically better, but enough darkness pervades pop cinema.A frilly heist at the Met is a welcome respite.
Movie Web
1.0
The best that can be said is Eigil Brylds cinematography is easier on the eyes than a dimmed screensaver.And as cheesy as the 1960 original is, not on ..
Sandiego Reader
4.0
I sorta did too but keeping Danny sort of enigmatic is a nice way of the movie metaphorically saying, Youre done.
We Live Entertainment
3.5
All the actresses are great individually, but I just wanted more laugh out loud moments.
We Live Entertainment
2.0
We deserve better.Director Gary Ross (The Hunger Games) is not an especially stylish director, a handicap that makes the material feel even staler tha ..
Cinemix Tape
2.5
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Straits Times
3.0
This clunky sincerity is a poor substitute for chemistry...Oceans 8 is missing the most crucial character for both a heist and a fashion film: a villa ..
The Ringer
4.0
Ross has done a fine job taking on the reins of the franchise from Soderbergh and shows he too knows the ropes of this genre very well.Its a pleasure.
Dead Line
4.0
If you can take the plot holes you wont find a more relaxing or entertaining film this summer.
One Room With A View
3.0
Its entertaining and fun to watch, dont get me wrong, but I just felt that the stakes werent upped enough in this case.
Solzy At The Movies
3.5
But with this premise, and this cast, it shouldve been an all timer.I kept waiting for it to become that.
Flavor Wire
3.8
Its solid, but fails to match the spark, wit and pop of the cast.
Mercury News
3.0
The plot holes galore story isnt really why youre here. Its about spending time with these women. Because they look like theyre having fun, you want t ..
Bitly
3.0
Oceans 8 shows Hollywoods glass ceiling is cracking, but begs the question could this have been better achieved with an original story
The Skinny
3.0
Like its predecessors, this is easy, breezy blockbuster fare, powered by the charisma of its stars rather than the acuteness of its characterisation.
Scots Man
3.0
In fact, they might actually do too good a job at keeping it familiar beats of Debbie and Lous friendship feel almost recycled and easy to spot from m ..
Cbr
3.5
Youll likely end up twiddling your thumbs waiting for the film to get there, too.
The Daily Beast
2.5
In short, the movies one long act of misdirection a story that purports to have a USP, and high stakes, but has neither.It turns out the audience were ..
The Ooh Tray
5.0
The preparations for this job, and its subsequent execution, should be the movies most compelling elements, clever, tense and funny.
reason
3.0
The cast is good enough that they work with the limitations they are given and, for the most part, create some fun characters.
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
When first we Met Oceans Eight finds itself in the heinously awkward position of being a rather middling Oceans movie, but a very good generic heist m ..
Alternate Ending
4.0
Ogle you will.Are you here for a cast of talented actresses clearly enjoying the hell out of each other
Lainey Gossip
3.8
But you wish director Gary Ross could have made things a little snappier; you can see how hes aiming for the effortless breeze Steven Soderbergh achie ..
Seattle Times
3.0
The film even manages to make the Met Galawhile glamorousutterly boring.
The Mary Sue
4.5
Written by Gary Ross and Olivia Milch and directed by Ross (Seabiscuit, The Hunger Games), its an undemanding and credibility defying summer confectio ..
Film Journal International ..
3.1
It initially appears as if Cordens character will goose the story in an unexpected direction, but like everyone else (meaning those in the audience), ..
Clclt
3.0
Overall, while this spin off does quite a few things better than others in the franchise, it feels noticeably lacking when it comes to humor.
Fresh Fiction
2.0
His vision was lightly ironic but delightfully imaginative.But his best quality may have been charm.
Tony Mack
3.0
Her performance as the seemingly beyond vain and shallow actress Daphne Kluger is hands down, the best thing about the movie.
Black Girl Nerds
3.0
In fact, youll wish the film spent more time watching the group chat.
Concrete Play Ground
2.5
But the characters never mesh, interact or just plain relax as much as we might want.A story like this needs more eccentricities, more tics and tells ..
National Post
2.5
Its a very queer performance and, even though its not funny, its among the movies most enjoyable.
New Republic
3.0
Its just one of many crackling sequences that make Oceans 8 supremely watchable even when its probability falters.The fizzy summer season is officiall ..
Original Cin
3.5
This movie doesnt have the non stop pace or the irrepressible wit of its predecessors but its a fun two hours. There are laugh out loud moments and cl ..
The Australian
2.5
What Soderbergh has that this film lacks is wit with both the direction and writing.
Rendy Reviews
4.5
The pure joy of seeing this bold and thrilling film work so consistently makes it easy to overlook these minor shortcomings.
Third Coast Review
3.5
Oceans 8 normalizes crime as a method of selfish achievement, characteristic of American venality.
National Review
3.5
Samantha Bee should take note: If you want to make a point, try being funny instead of huffy.
National Review
3.0
The simple pleasure of seeing such stylish, charismatic actresses bounce off one another with naughty glee is enough for this film to fulfil its purpo ..
New States Man
3.5
But in this instance, one hopes these women will get noticed enough and be back for a sequel.
The New Paper
2.5
Its a weak movie with a flat tone and it has no real cinematic values.
Cultured Vultures
3.0
What would be the biggest obstacle.What was the movies biggest surprise
Movie Mom
2.0
A spiritual sequel to a 17 year old spiritual remake of a 58 year old movie.
Trespass Mag
3.0
This film could have used the comedy duo of Casey Affleck and Scott Caan or the blustery antics of Bernie Mac.
Media Mikes
2.5
Its a meh see it in the theater film. Which makes it an Im so glad we rented this from Red Box film.
Theepoch Times
2.5
Theres constant variables in this film that entertain, but leave you with the sensation that it was done better before.
3.1
Its starry charm was backed by a breezy and deceptively dense script full of memorable characters, dizzyingly complex logistics and lively filmmaking ..
Ap News
3.1
As such, theres only one significant plot twist and zero complications, leading to a narrative woefully lacking in any manner of intrigue or suspense.
Film Frenzy
1.5
A dull con artist romp Seventeen years is a lifetime ago in Hollywood (theres been five Spider Man films in that span).
Vue Weekly
3.1
Horror often makes do with passable, even amateurish performances.
Hollywood Into To
3.5
Thats the difference between a delicious piece of pure popcorn entertainment and a fine, fun time at the movies.
Us Magazine
2.0
OCEANS 8 is exactly what it sets out to be: a snappy, gorgeous caper movie, highlighting a lot of top flight female actors.
Assignment X
3.0
The prestige heist film is the perfect vehicle to stage such a spectacle of performative comeuppance.
Spectrum Culture
3.0
Its fun enough to serve as an excuse to chill with some friends, or while away an afternoon in movie theater air conditioning.
Mash Able
2.5
While individual scenes are enjoyable, the whole of the film feels like a diminished copy.
Sf Chronicle
3.8
From a designers ill fated attempt to remain relevant to an actress superficial jealousy about that designer, the heist movie takes pleasure in gently ..
Johnhanlon Reviews
4.5
Helena Bonham Carter, finally free from Tim Burton and pleasantly kooky once more.
Mid West Film Journal
3.1
Plot is what is too often missing in Oceans 8, but assets like a slick plan and Hathaway providing more ham than a ham sandwich can make up for some l ..
Tulsa World
4.0
Oceans 8 isnt going to cause anyone to forget the previous films, but thats fine.
3.5
Unfortunately, the script and direction did not get them there this time.
Tomand Lorenzo
2.0
Oceans 8 is the all female spin off of the all male Oceans trilogy and its a sop, with a third act that drags like nothing on earth.
Spectator
3.1
Its imperfect but delightful, troubling yet winsome, and an absolute blast to watch in a theater no matter the implications of an industry so incapabl ..
Cambridge Day
3.0
And when youre sitting next to Bullock, well, youre already at a disadvantage.
The Only Critic
3.5
OCEANS 8 is as entertaining as one would expect with such an extraordinarily talented group of women.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.0
The franchise has never really been about substance so if it is style that you are looking for, this film has got you covered.
Firstpost
2.0
But Kaling is underutilized, and scenes that feel like they should set up a coming out party for Awkwafina, much like the way Tiffany Haddish broke ou ..
Review Journal
4.4
But wait, thats only hold on, where are my fingers one, two seven!
Free Beacon
3.8
Its great fun, with a solid cast that holds our attention from start to finish.
Film Festival Today
1.5
In terms of structure and execution, it doesnt do much that we havent seen before.
Mac Guff
3.0
More so than its predecessors, Eight gets by on the charm of its cast but that charm is formidable, and the movie gets by just fine.
Crooked Marquee
2.5
This doesnt exactly flatter its leads, who come out looking not particularly accomplished and whose planning often seems amateurish and undercooked.
Metro Times
3.1
This does not play out as the usual denouement and ends up being one of the most entertaining aspects of the film.
Illinois Times
4.5
Without spoiling more, the plot of the film directed by Gary Ross... is a master stroke.
1.5
The rest of the cast doesnt fare much better, a mind boggling feat with so much raw talent onscreen.
The Spool
3.8
Theres a ton of fun to be had here. The film never takes itself too seriously, having a good time with the premise.
Hollywood News
3.0
With movies of this ilk, precious moments are taken up with the gathering of the clan.Each woman has a talent needed to pull off the heist and each ha ..
Kdhx
3.5
More so than cool, convoluted heist sequences, its the chummy hangout vibe of Soderberghs Oceans films that makes them such a pleasure to watch.
The Week
2.5
The Met Gala set heist centerpiece is enticingly constructed and visually slick in a way the movie hasnt been up to this point.
The Film File
3.5
Despite that small flub, the film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something ..
Geeks Of Color
4.5
Thats what a lot of Anne Hathaways career has beensubtle brilliance that has largely gone unnoticed.
Esquire
3.0
A fun glamorous caper that works thanks to its delightful all female cast.
4.5
An achingly cool, fabulously stylish, glamorously set continuation of the franchise.
L.A. Biz
2.0
The film is never less than breezy entertainment, but never more than an unimaginative diversion.
Bbc
4.0
While the mostly female cast might make it seem like a girls night out movie, this is a film both men and women alike can enjoy.
FlickDirect
3.0
Mind you, with the screen time divided pretty evenly across the board, less developed characterisations dont matter too much.
Entertainment Ie
3.5
Its a good joke that hurts a little if you think about it too hard.
Pgh City Paper
3.0
It might lack the breezy wit thats a touchstone of most Soderbergh comedies, but there are some choice laughs, and inside jokes for film buffs, fashio ..
Metro Weekly
3.1
The cast is fun to watch (Awkwafina is a special delight all her own), but without any conflict the movie simply glides by without leaving much of an ..
From the Front Row
3.0
Ross lacks the Soderbergh edge and capacity for surprise.And that leaves me feeling pretty empty by the end.
Looking Closer
2.0
Easton, MD (21601) Today Some clouds.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
Stardem
3.8
Its a masterful example of show, dont tell right down to seemingly innocuous details.
Twin Cities
3.5
Nine Ball (Rihanna, delightfully insouciant) is a top notch hacker, getting stoned in a big hat while using the utmost precision to hack into hugely c ..
Caution Spoilers
3.0
As Debbie tells her old pal Lou (Cate Blanchett), a him gets noticed and a her gets ignored. If only the rest of the screenplay by director Gary Ross ..
Herald Scotland
4.5
The film is packed with style and charisma, and its focus on female friendships and relationships is a welcome respite from the typical summer blockbu ..
Chesapeake Family
4.0
The actual process looks a tad too easy, but this undemanding break in will fill up the action hole with luminaries from the Vogue circle and a lot of ..
Bangkok Post
1.5
This is a film that demonstrates higher aspirations than it brings to fruition.
Film Monthly
2.0
There should be sequels. Plural. Give us one of these movies every other summer until this cast has stolen every bit of joy there is to plunder from t ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.0
A fine film both for families looking for something cool to see together and a smartly inviting date film for teens and adults.
Google
3.0
Too dialed down, her Lou lacks the color and definition to be effective as Debbies second banana, and Blanchetts casual greatness feels wasted.The bes ..
Maddwolf
3.5
Slapping together a cast full of stellar women doesnt always work, as we saw with last years disappointing Rough Night.
The Jam Report
3.0
And audiences flock to the cinema, forking over their hard earned money to enjoy watching famous people look effortless and get richer.Its the rare wi ..
Student Edge
3.1
And while the charisma of these 8 women are sufficient to make a film funny enough that we dont leave the theater completely disappointed, its not eno ..
812 Film Reviews
3.5
It still retains that cool element, but narratively and writing wise, it isnt great.
What I Watched Tonight
3.0
The other standout is Awkwafinas sleight of hand mistress Constance, a street tongued delicacy in too short supply.
Silver Screen Riot
3.0
Bullock, Blanchett, and the rest fit into same blueprint with ease, the rushed nature of their final act the only glaring misstep as convenience appea ..
Jaredmobarak
4.4
Its not too often that a sequel can shine like a Cartier diamond necklace, but Oceans 8 pulls it off without a hitch.
Daily Journal
3.0
Ross may have difficulty capturing the ring a ding spirit of those movies, but its enjoyable enough.As with the other entries, the character intros ar ..
Houston Press
3.5
Anne Hathaway completely steals the show. Her performance is pure screwball: she is sexy, ditzy, cunning, and funny all at once.
Brightest Young Things
2.3
Both Rihanna and Awkwafina leave us desperately wanting more, should future films arise.
The Hollywood Outsider
3.0
But you can forgive a lot just for the joy of this many charismatic women on screen in whats been an entirely male dominated genre.
Metro News
3.1
The film operates in safe mode, nothing risqu or adventurous, but a heist film must have some sense of danger and these ladies make it look way too ea ..
Victoria Advocate
3.0
The fact that it has no discernible villain, and doesnt go far into the motivation of any of the characters, only detracts from the film if youre thin ..
4.5
Yet, theres a little something missing that keeps it from being nearly as fun, slick and twisty as its predecessors.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
1.5
Director Gary Ross fundamentally lacks the Soderbergh snap that was on display in last years Logan Lucky. But if youre just in it to look at some of t ..
Memphis Flyer
4.0
Ultimately it remains a mediocre gender swapped version of Oceans trilogy tied with a shiny bow.
Dna India
2.5
A bland story can give only so much wiggle room even when you have Oscar winning stars leading the film. Watch it once, or wait for streaming or Blu R ..
Dna India
3.8
The target this time is an exotic diamond necklace worth tens of millions of dollars.
K Gun 9
3.0
Related or not, the onscreen depiction of gender isnt quite perfect either.
Mediaversity Reviews
3.0
Its a fun ride and these women are super dope but the movie doesnt quite get you high.
idobi.com
2.5
You probably wont regret seeing Oceans 8 because you wont have any feelings about it at all.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
Theres no blood and guts or much suspense, but the amusement is in watching how they accomplish the amazing feat.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.8
Its all fun and games, but what keeps the movie from ever really taking off is its lack of tightrope suspense, high stakes and, particularly disappoin ..
Play Boy
2.5
But its ultimate lack of interesting characters makes it lifeless and forgettable as soon as its over.
High Def Digest
1.5
Theres almost no conflict, and thats refreshing. Why force conflict when you can just show women working together really well and having a lot of fun ..
Auto Straddle
1.5
This is a film that clearly could not care less if the boys from earlier editions approve of it. There is something incredibly refreshing and yes, eve ..
NBC News THINK
3.0
One of those films where you smile more than you laugh, its not so much a good movie as one thats good enough, I guess.
Wbur
4.5
We feel that social bite as the gang explains why theyre recruiting a woman for the job rather than a man: A him gets noticed. A her gets ignored. In ..
Wtop
3.1
Oceans 8 has more in common with the original Oceans 11 from 1960... but it is fun to hang out and enjoy the star power for a few hours.
Ohio
3.5
I somehow cant take him seriously in anything that isnt G or PG rated anymore.
The Lonely Film Critic
3.0
I wish it was as good as its first five minutes, but its passable at best.
Mad About Movies Podcast
3.0
A great idea on paper but a relatively porous one in execution. The parts are all there but its missing the spark necessary to really make the movie s ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
4.5
Oceans 8 is a charismatic and light movie whose mission is only to get people to smile.
4.0
Dame Helen Mirren, a living legend and arguably one of the worlds most accomplished actresses, couldnt quite salvage The Leisure Seeker.
Womens Voices For Change
3.5
Its a winning formula, yes, but to a fair extent you should only expect the expected.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.3
The best thing this movie does is that it doesnt try to replicate the chemistry between Clooney and Brad Pitt in the first trilogy of movies.
3.1
Laugh all you will at the Fast and Furious films, but that crews allegiance to each other and sense of family is what holds the series together.(The o ..
Baltimore Magazine
3.0
Bullock is Debbie Ocean.. the charming career criminal sister of George Clooneys just as charming career criminal Danny.
Newshub (NZ)
4.5
Combining star talent with celebrities results in a an effective combination.
Butaca Ancha
4.5
The women here cant just be laid back, theres an overarching purpose.
Stabroek News
1.5
The star studded cast delivered some great performances, but ultimately, the all women team served up their heist with a side of marketplace feminism.
Bitch Media
2.5
Oceans Eight doesnt have nearly the panache of Steven Soderberghs original film, which fizzed along courtesy Ted Griffins zippy dialogue accompanied b ..
La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
4.5
Let Oceans 8 be marvelous for what it is and not curved by who is in it and which chromosomes they have.
Every Movie Hasalesson
1.5
Its OK to say Oceans 8 isnt that great but that, in the right hands, a similar spin off or copycat could be.
NME
1.5
Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway steals the show, however, as high strung A lister Daphne Kluger, the patsy in Debbies grand scheme.
1.5
And beyond the too cool for school air about her, Blanchetts Lou doesnt even register much as a character.
4.5
They dont hurry on a job unless necessary and, similarly, they dont hurry when they speak unless necessary.
Comicsverse
4.0
Regardless of the gloss and the glamor, the real draw here is watching this great set of actresses play around. The heist is just the excuse bring the ..
The Pop Break
4.0
Slick and glamorous, the film injects a new spin on the durable premise by casting females into the otherwise weary franchise, providing fun escape fo ..
Awards Daily
3.0
While the actual thieving spectacle itself feels less consequential and thrilling than any of its namesake predecessors, theres something inherently e ..
The National
4.5
Oceans 8 manages to fit itself within the Oceans cannon while also standing on its own two feet. ... its something worth celebrating with a martini, j ..
Screen Queens
3.0
The fun is mostly in the teams preparation and in trying to stay one step ahead of the events.
1.5
It overdoes the statement, but underdoes the fun. While there is still a lot in the film to enjoy, it has too many bumps and ponderous moments.
5.0
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Kam Williams
4.5
This movie is so bomb. It has to be one of the best action films Ive seen in a really long time. This had me jumping in my seat... Run, dont walk, to ..
Sound Cloud
1.5
But all the glitz and glamour cant replace a good script derivative, a combo of Oceans Eleven and Oceans Twelve or an engaging story.
4.5
A stylish, sassy heist, Oceans 8 is a breezy treat for a girls night out or crime caper lovers.
0.5
The film tries to cover the logic gaps with comedy, but the jokes are so bad they somehow worsen the experience.
Pólvora
4.5
The sparkling and in some cases, sizzling chemistry between the cast is definitely the main strength of this film. There is undeniable tension between ..
1.5
Somewhere out there, theres an eight year old girl wanting to be a criminal.
4.5
It may not be perfect but its still a fun moviegoing experience featuring terrific, witty performances from its A list cast.
3.0
Beyond its all star, female cast, Oceans 8 isnt giving us anything we havent seen before, but it doesnt have to.
Dear Cast and Crew
4.5
Ross is not simply going through the motions with a reliable franchise but trying to make a classic heist movie with all the fairy tale elements weve ..
Australian Financial Revie ..
3.5
Its well tailored, albeit ever so lightly, and with barely a moment to allow its audience to think, Oceans 8 proves acceptable escapism thatll steal y ..
The AU Review
4.5
It is exemplary in explaining just who this Mr. Rogers was, warts and all.
Malibu Times
2.0
The cast are all game performers, but Rosss screenplay (alongside Olivia Milch) doesnt afford them all equal courtesy.
FrewFilm
1.5
Had Oceans 8 been at least as visually distinct as Soderbergh undoubtedly would have made it, the movie might be more than another of Hollywoods forge ..
Deep Focus Review
3.5
Im Rain Jokinen and I wrote my first movie review at the age of twelve.
Mulling Movies
3.0
Everyone is your best friend, and you dont know a thing about anyone..In a world where the aspirational elite knows everyone and no one at the same ti ..
Another Gaze
3.5
Written by director Gary Ross and Olivia Milch, this excellent cast saves the story from just going through the typical heist movie motions.
Ff2 Media
3.0
Its fun enough, but this excellent cast shouldnt have to settle for a watered down version of what the guys had on their first outing.
Próxima Tanda
2.0
Everyone in Oceans 8 aims to impress not to hear regressive spiel, in other words and with zest plus with gloss are the aptest descriptors for how tha ..
In Session Film
3.0
Its funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam.
Dayton City Paper
3.5
Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing its own seal with a fun cast
Movie Network
1.5
Shes a constellation of creaky Caribbean signifiers: rope thick dreads, Rasta cap, a fondness for hot sauce.
4 Columns
1.0
I can do that any day.An all woman blockbuster should be an open goal for any Hollywood director right now.
The Monthly
3.0
Ross exploration into the Ocean universe, particularly with heavy hitters such as Bullock featured at the helm, should have been more engaging and pen ..
4.0
The soundtrack has a jaunty snap, the dialogue crackles, and theres a tingling frisson between Bullock and Blanchett not to mention a cheeky message o ..
Movie Talk
3.5
The Met itself shines, its as lovely as ever and filled with stars of its own.
Ancho Rage Press
3.8
The pleasure of a movie like this is in watching charismatic actors in gorgeous clothing pull off ridiculous maneuvers, and thats exactly what Ross de ..
In Lander
3.0
Hathaway steals the show in the guise of an airheaded celebrity whenever shes onscreen.
The Express Tribune (Pakis ..
1.5
Certainly looks beautiful. Its just too bad they forgot to make a full movie to go along with it.
College Movie Review
3.0
The definition of a three star movie: its totally watchable, features actors I like having a good time, is fun to look at, demands very little of me, ..
F This Movie!
3.0
With overall good performances, Oceans 8 is a film which is enjoyable, if forgettable. But sadly, it should have been better to be worthy of the women ..
Scene Creek
4.5
Ross doesnt have Soderberghs teasing vibe, and lets the rest of the movie luxuriate in the stars personas.
SportsAlcohol
3.0
The audience doesnt know how truthful she is being to them or to herself.
Patch
4.0
Instead, it simply picks up the formula and structure of its franchise and does its thing.
Fandom
1.5
The devil is in the trying too hard. The other installments in the Oceans franchise were a light mix of crime, glamour, and self aware humor.
act.land
1.5
To call this film average would be to deny its uncanny ability to entertain.
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