Ocean’s 8

Ocean’s 8

Audiences will unearth a new gem at the cinema this season with the newest addition to the Ocean’s franchise. Presenting a sparkling all-female cast, Ocean’s 8 is sure to do well as it is fun, glamorous and comical.

Starring A-listers Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchette, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Rhianna and Mindy Kaling, the cast alone will be sure to pull in revenue. 

Taking inspiration from Ocean’s 11, the film starts off with the release of Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) from jail after serving five years. She promises that she wishes to live a “simple”, crime-free life, but that doesn’t fool audiences. Following her parole, she immediately starts on the complex plan she conjured up in the confines of her cell over the years. She aims to steal a necklace with Cartier diamonds worth $130 million off the neck of celebrity Dephne Klunger (Anne Hathaway) during one of the biggest events of the year, the Met Gala. But to pull it off, she and partner in crime, Lou (Cate Blanchette) recruit money-hungry criminals to help, but little do they know that it’s not just about the money.  

Despite several plot holes and some unrealistic occurrences, the film stands on its own with an intriguing storyline that would be watched mainly for mindless giggles. There were a few twists and turns which kept things interesting and a surprise appearance from the hilarious James Corden during the second half of the film, as well as short glimpses of celebrities such as the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid.

★★★ ½

Reviewed by Jade Morellini

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