O-Movies
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Ocean's Eleven: An all-star
cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts
star in the "Rat Pack" classic remake. Steven Soderbergh directs
the ensemble cast well as this caper film entertains throughout.
This may be one of the few times that the remake is better than the original.
Rating 3.5 out of 4. (12/08/01)
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Our Song: This
film follows the lives of 3 rising tenth-graders during the end of summer
vacation. Their lives are highlighted by sex, drugs, money, clothes,
friends, and just what they are going to do that day. This film feels
like a documentary, which is a complement to the actors and film crew whom
create a ultra-realistic feel. Rating 3.5
out of 4. (9/29/01)
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O: Mekhi
Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Josh Hardnett star in this version of "Othello"
set in a southern prep school. The acting was good and the film had
the authentic feel of a Shakespearean tragedy. The film's glaring
bad points were the basketball action scenes (the main character is a basketball
star). Rating 3
out of 4. (9/01/01)
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Osmosis Jones: Chris
Rock, Laurence Fishburne, and Bill Murray star in this half live action,
half animated comedy. The imaginative animated part of the story
is definitely the stronger part, with the live action part not containing
many laughs. This film will always stick with me, as I will never
look at my body the same way again. Rating 3
out of 4. (8/10/01)
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?: Only
the Coen brothers can combine Homer's Odyssey and Depression-time Mississippi
to make a great film. The ensemble cast that creates great characters
includes George Clooney, and Coen alums John Goodman, Holly Hunter, and
John Turturro. There will be a song stuck in your head after the
movie is over. Rating 3.5
out of 4. (12/31/00)