Ocean's 13

I remember a time when only exceptional films were allowed to screw around with the distributor's logo at the start of the film. Everytime you saw the logo being altered at the start of the opening titles, you know you were in for a great film. It was a rarity, a sign of quality and a stamp of approval from the studio.

Then something changed and it seemed anyone could screw around with the logos, as long as there was a big name star attached and regardless of how much of a turkey the film was.

So when the opening titles started for Ocean's 13, I was a little concerned. I thought I was setting myself up for a fall.

Luckily, I was dead wrong. This film is so much better than the previous one. Everything I loved from the first one is back, the witty banter, the jokes, the camaraderie between the gang. The whole film has a Mission Impossible (TV) feel to it, which I love, the final heist is brilliant in the way they get around the problems they've had. Al Pacino is a bit wasted in the role, underused in so much as his presence is used more than his acting ability. Still, he was good though. All of his scenes were filmed in three weeks.

And thank god the trailer gave nothing away. There's no major spoilers in the UK trailer.

This film is funny, sharp and well paced. I loved it.

Score: A
This film has the Saxon Good Film Guarantee, a prestigious award given out only once every blue moon.

OQ: You shook Sinatra's hand....

OOQ: Yeah, um, I just bit into a red pepper...