“To my mind that was going to be tricky”: George Clooney’s ‘Ocean’s 11’ Deserves More Respect for Challenging One Quentin Tarantino Movie in the Right Ways

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Steven Soderbergh revived Lewis Milestone’s casino heistOcean’s 11with a stellar cast, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon, among others. The film has since become a beloved classic along with the highest-grossing film of his career, so far. Following its success, he expanded the story into a trilogy with subsequent sequels.

However, creating a visually impressive heist film was not without its challenges, particularly in light of Soderbergh’s artistic intentions, as he aimed to create a cinematic experience that diverged sharply from Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 crime thriller.

Steven Soderbergh EnvisionedOcean’s 11as a Non-Aggressive Heist Film

In an interview withBBC, Steven Soderbergh discussed his approach to the 2001 heist filmOcean’s 11.The filmmaker expressed his intent to create a film that stood in stark contrast toQuentin Tarantino’s1992 crime thrillerReservoir Dogs.

Reservoir Dogs (1992) | Credit: MiramaxThe 1992 film has become known for its off-screen heist, subsequent profanity and violence, and a meanness underscoring its male-dominated cast. Soderbergh, however, aimed to take a different path as he did not want to incorporate the gritty, profane, and violent heist narrative.

The filmmaker explained that he sought to blend two distinct styles, the elegance and technical precision of a classic heist film with the relaxed, off-hand charm of its performances.“I wanted to see if I could combine two types of films,”he said while explaining,

One that had this elegant, elaborate, technical side but also this casual off-hand quality to the performances – a film that wasn’t aggressive. That was the trick, to see if we could find that balance to have it deliver on the big movie side, but make sure that it wasn’t mean, that it didn’t have male characters that were insulting each other. That it wasn’t profane or violent.

Steven Soderberghacknowledged the challenge of bringing his vision to life, saying,“To my mind that was going to be tricky.”However, his intentions resulted in a film that defied conventions withOcean’s 11starringGeorge Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon among others.

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The film managed to deliver a captivating heist with a relaxed, non-aggressive tone with characters exhibiting camaraderie and respect. Soderbergh’s approach and the final outcome not only differentiated it significantly from films likeReservoir Dogsbut also set a new standard for ensemble heist films.

George Clooney Reflected onOcean’s 11Prequel

While the original cast of theOcean’strilogyisn’t expected to be reuniting on-screen anytime soon, the studio has announced a prequel to the 2001 film, which is said to be focusing on Danny Ocean’s parents. Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie will be taking on the leading roles in the prequel.

George Clooney, who took on the lead role in Steven Soderbergh’s trilogy, humorously reflected on theBarbiestars potentially playing his on-screen parents in the prequel.“Margot Robbie’s my mother? I’ve always thought that. And Ryan Gosling is my father, and when you think about it, it makes sense. Truly,”he said, as perVariety.

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Helmed by Jay Roach, the prequel would be the next film after Sandra Bullock’s 2018 spin-off, which followed Danny Ocean’s sister in the franchise. While details about the prequel are scarce, reports suggest it will be set in 1960s Europe.

Ocean’s 11trilogy is available to stream on Prime Video.

Reservoir Dogsis available to stream on Prime Video.

Laxmi Rajput

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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.

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