As much as I quite like the remake with George Clooney and co. I have a softer spot for this film. It is a very clever and entertaining film, and also underrated, I know this film has its fans but when it comes to talking of the best caper movies, the 1960 version of Ocean's Eleven is rarely mentioned which I think is a shame as it deserves to be mentioned as such. It may be a tad overlong, but what I love about Ocean's Eleven is its story. It is very sleek and audacious in its structure and entertainment value, and while one might say the ending is derivative in a sense it is also a clever one. The film looks great too, with slick cinematography and interesting sets and locations, and the music fits with the period very nicely. The direction is smart, the script is witty and I think quotable too, the characters have a lot of likability and charm about them and the film is superbly cast with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra especially impressive and it was really nice to see Angie Dickinson, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jnr and Cesar Romero as well. Overall, a very entertaining movie. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Review of Ocean's Eleven
