Out of Sight (1998)

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• c0up  

  
  'Out of Sight'. A playful, sexy, romantic, comic caper oozing charm and appeal through its well-rounded characters and a central relationship that works superbly. Two scenes stood out. I'll declare one the best accidental death I've seen on screen, while I rack… More
  'Out of Sight'. A playful, sexy, romantic, comic caper oozing charm and appeal through its well-rounded characters and a central relationship that works superbly. Two scenes stood out. I'll declare one the best accidental death I've seen on screen, while I rack my brain to think of something equally hilarious. White Boy Bob and his stumbling motif had played out twice previously, and I was wondering whether the actor was just clumsy, but to see it worked so well into the script, and have him shoot himself in the head while stumbling over that stair was absurd humour at its best. The hotel bar and room scenes that were intercut and edited together was done exquisitely. As I mentioned before, sexy, playful, romantic, and that was just the dialogue between them at the bar. I loved that that's what had prominence, with the gradual taking off of clothes spliced amidst it.

• xGary X

  
  A smooth talking bank robber develops an infatuation with the beautiful US Marshall who is tracking him. Out Of Sight is the film in which we saw the first glimpse of what George Clooney was capable of and is clearly where the seeds of the Ocean's franchise were sown. It's a… More
  A smooth talking bank robber develops an infatuation with the beautiful US Marshall who is tracking him. Out Of Sight is the film in which we saw the first glimpse of what George Clooney was capable of and is clearly where the seeds of the Ocean's franchise were sown. It's a smart and sassy romantic heist movie based on a novel by Elmore Leonard with one foot planted firmly in the golden age of Hollywood. Although rather far-fetched, the chemistry between Lopez and Clooney works particularly well, he exhibiting his trademark charm and she making a particularly smart and strong as well as sexy leading lady. The dialogue is witty, the characters highly likeable and the plot interesting without being overly convoluted; everything a caper movie should be, basically. It is guilty of racial stereotyping (especially in the case of Don Cheadle's rather unpleasant gangster and his crew) but otherwise it hits the mark perfectly. Not only better than the similar Thomas Crown Affair, but also better than all of the Ocean's films in my opinion.

• Graham J

  
  The first great caper film directed by Steven Soderbergh, with a style that he would further explore in his "Ocean's" films.

• Tim S

  
  Adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel, Out of Sight is a sexy noirish love story disguised as a heist film. This has a great cast of characters, and in retrospect, almost feels like a prequel to Ocean's Eleven - but in style only. Soderbergh does some good character work here,… More
  Adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel, Out of Sight is a sexy noirish love story disguised as a heist film. This has a great cast of characters, and in retrospect, almost feels like a prequel to Ocean's Eleven - but in style only. Soderbergh does some good character work here, even if the story plays out a bit tedious at times. George Clooney's magnatism is what makes this film work, while the story is only incidental. I haven't read the original novel so I can't make those kinds of comparisons, but it feels very much like Leonard. It tends to drag in places without much excitement or story prepulsion, but I suppose that's the intention. I can't say I loved it but I found it interesting enough.

• Lewis C

  
  Out of Sight is a sexy, twisty, non-linear crime flick with a great cast. There are very heavy influences of Pulp Fiction here, and it's pretty entertaining at times, but I've seen better similar movies.

• Brad W

  
  A pretty good movie. Clooney and Lopez had real chemistry together. The plot was fun. Sometimes it got boring and off track, and the minor characters were not acting material. But other than that a good movie, you should check it out.

• Steven C

  
  Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight" is an energetic and stylish ode to Elmore Leonard. I can't seem to think of another Leonard adaptation that feels so much like the author's work. All the elements of cinema are used to their fullest extent to create a… More
  Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight" is an energetic and stylish ode to Elmore Leonard. I can't seem to think of another Leonard adaptation that feels so much like the author's work. All the elements of cinema are used to their fullest extent to create a cohesive and sexy final product. George Clooney (in his star making turn) and Jennifer Lopez (in a performance that she has never been able to top) have sizzling chemistry and make the romantic aspect of the film believable and very, very playful. The heist aspect is fun and intricate as well, proving to be as twisty and involving as any of Soderbergh's Danny Ocean films. Special attention should also be paid to the great Anne V. Coates editing, adding an entirely different level of cool to the picture.

• Lady D

  
  This film is much more about the romantic envolvement of the two main characters than it is about the bank robberies/heists. It does lack in excitement and it is pretty much what you would expect from pairing Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney up, although Clooney?s character does… More
  This film is much more about the romantic envolvement of the two main characters than it is about the bank robberies/heists. It does lack in excitement and it is pretty much what you would expect from pairing Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney up, although Clooney?s character does give an interesting slant on robbery techniques.

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  OUT OF SIGHT has Steven Soderbergh written all over it. From the editing, the shots, the music, the style to the overall coolness, the movie is undeniably his, even if it's not original material (the film's based on Elmore Leonard's novel). Sexy, fun flick is… More
  OUT OF SIGHT has Steven Soderbergh written all over it. From the editing, the shots, the music, the style to the overall coolness, the movie is undeniably his, even if it's not original material (the film's based on Elmore Leonard's novel). Sexy, fun flick is infinitely enjoyable and boasts a very strong cast, where George Clooney, Steve Zahn and, I never thought I'd say this, but Jennifer Lopez too, are the stand-outs.

• Wahida K

  
  Opposites attract.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"Opposites attract."</i> A career bank robber breaks out of jail and shares a moment of mutual attraction with a US Marshall he has kidnapped. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW… More
  <i>"Opposites attract."</i> A career bank robber breaks out of jail and shares a moment of mutual attraction with a US Marshall he has kidnapped. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW </u></b></font></center> No one has captured the brilliance of author Elmore Leonard onscreen as Steven Soderbergh did with Out of Sight. Soderbergh and screenwriter Scott Frank understand Leonard's dark-comedic tone perfectly and use it to concoct a film that is in turn hilarious, thrilling and romantic--and not at all sappy-romantic, but cool-sexy-hot romantic. The cast is phenomenal. Soderbergh elicits a truly great performance out of Clooney and Jennifer Lopez really never has been better. The supporting cast really shines, with Ving Rhames, Catherine Keener, Don Cheadle, Albert Brooks (who is nearly unrecognisable for most of the film) and Luis Guzman all doing stellar work. Overall, a great comedic action-drama for adults. Tops in this genre. If possible, get it on DVD, where it looks fabulous.

• Dan S

  
  A stylistic, super smart, consistently entertaining thriller concerning the world's coolest bank robber (a terrific George Clooney) and how he gets himself involved in a romantic relationship with the federal agent (Jennifer Lopez) after him. The cast all-around is just… More
  A stylistic, super smart, consistently entertaining thriller concerning the world's coolest bank robber (a terrific George Clooney) and how he gets himself involved in a romantic relationship with the federal agent (Jennifer Lopez) after him. The cast all-around is just outstanding, Clooney and Lopez have great chemistry on-screen together, and Don Cheadle gives an awesome supporting performance that is both intimidating and comical at the same time. The end is a lot of fun too, director Soderbergh really likes to mix it up and you can tell he's having fun with this movie. You should too.

• Anthony L

  
  Slightly overrated this one but it?s relatively entertaining.

• Red L

  
  I'm not sure what to make of this movie. It was playing on TV after midnight and I fell asleep during the middle of it. I'm not sure whether to blame it on the movie or on my tiredness. I did see the last 45 minutes and was unclear exactly what the ending of the movie… More
  I'm not sure what to make of this movie. It was playing on TV after midnight and I fell asleep during the middle of it. I'm not sure whether to blame it on the movie or on my tiredness. I did see the last 45 minutes and was unclear exactly what the ending of the movie alluded to. I will have to try to watch it again without and see if I can stay awake this time.

• Jennifer X

  
  Basically, it's pre-Ocean's 11 with better romance. Only not that much better, because I think the chemistry between Clooney and JLo is overrated. Better than Clooney and Julia Roberts, but still, overrated. Sigh, I wish Soderbergh would just STOP with these heist films.… More
  Basically, it's pre-Ocean's 11 with better romance. Only not that much better, because I think the chemistry between Clooney and JLo is overrated. Better than Clooney and Julia Roberts, but still, overrated. Sigh, I wish Soderbergh would just STOP with these heist films. He's such a good filmmaker and I just don't care about this genre.

• Jens S

  
  A lot could be said about the greatness of this film, but where to start? With Steven Soderbergh's flawless directing, the editing and the wonderfully complex storytelling on two time levels, that surely requires some concentration to follow? With his interesting choice of… More
  A lot could be said about the greatness of this film, but where to start? With Steven Soderbergh's flawless directing, the editing and the wonderfully complex storytelling on two time levels, that surely requires some concentration to follow? With his interesting choice of colors, differing between the warm tones of the hot Florida sun and then the switch into cold, blue and white Detroit, where red only reappears in the shape of blood? With the smart, witty, sometimes funny, sometimes brutally violent script that includes dialoges you wanna learn by heart? With an awesomely grooving and cool Soundtrack by David Holmes? Or with a cast to dream of down into the smallest roles, most of the actors giving the performance of their lifetime: J.Lo is hardly recognizable as the irrelevant pop singer of recent years, doing a great job as a female cop tempted by the attracting opposites of bank robber George Clooney, who was never better than here. Their chemistry is a big part of what makes this movie work, especially the hotel bar scene and its continuation contains more sparks than some movie years combined. Don Cheadle as a dangerous gangster, Steve Zahn as petty crook, Ving Rhames as calm and reasonable sidekick, Dennis Farina as amused and amusing father or Samuel L. Jackson's wonderful cameo in the last minute of the film: perfect choices all around. The showstopper being Michael Keaton who simply walks into this film as the same character he was in Tarantino's Jackie Brown (also after a Elmore Leonard book) as if that was the most natural thing ever. No, I can't decide what to bring up first, but it all combines into a crime thriller romance that is pretty much perfection and one of my favorite films.

• Al S

  
  I absolutely love this film. It's purely and utterly enjoyable. A cool, stylish, and frequently enertaining film. Smart, wickedly funny and rich in character crime caper. A thriller that packs romance, humor, excitment and thrills into one real deal. A slickly written,… More
  I absolutely love this film. It's purely and utterly enjoyable. A cool, stylish, and frequently enertaining film. Smart, wickedly funny and rich in character crime caper. A thriller that packs romance, humor, excitment and thrills into one real deal. A slickly written, well-crafted and terifficly performed film. George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez are teriffic together, showing such compelling and dynamic chemistry. Clooney is slick, impressive and sensational. Lopez is at her very best. Ving Rhames is teriffic.

• Aaron N

  
  Karen Sisco: Oh, that's right, you have my wallet. Why don't you come by the house, you can drop it off? Jack Foley: Sure, I'll leave it with the S.W.A.T. guy who answers the door. An all around cool movie. The first pairing of Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney, and… More
  Karen Sisco: Oh, that's right, you have my wallet. Why don't you come by the house, you can drop it off? Jack Foley: Sure, I'll leave it with the S.W.A.T. guy who answers the door. An all around cool movie. The first pairing of Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney, and their best. The plot surrounds an escaped bank robber who plots to make a score with his friend, mixed with an unforeseen romance with a US Marshall and some other seedy characters from a past time. The way the film moves along is so slick, cool, easy and fun. Clooney, himself, is at his best here, a combination of suave, smarts and thug, all of it is pulled off great, as he plays a bank robber who escapes from jail and doesn't want to go back. Jennifer Lopez is here in the best movie of her career and plays as a perfect counter balance to Clooney's charisma, she too is smart and sexy, as a US Marshall who after a brief encounter with Clooney's character, continues to follow him, so they can hopefully fulfill what sparked with their initial chemistry. Then you have the supporting cast that include Ving Rhames as Clooney's oldest friend, Buddy, who helped him rob banks. Maurice "Snoopy" Miller: Well, the man don't just have to die, Foley. I mean, he could accidentally hurt himself falling down on something real hard, you know? Like a shiv, or my dick? Don Cheadle as another thug who mixes his evil nature with the coolness that is Cheadle in general. He and Clooney share some of the best dialogue that is a combination of tension, wit, sharpness, and menace. Jack Foley: Give me a minute to talk to Buddy. Maurice "Snoopy" Miller: You got two minutes, that's all. Make up your mind, Foley. Jack Foley: I wasn't asking permission. Steve Zahn, Dennis Farina, Catherine Keener, Isaiah Washington, Luis Guzman and Albert Brooks also show up, rounding out the great principle cast as a couple of people all related by a stint in Lompoc and the main characters. Even Michael Keaton shows up in a small role, returning as his character from Jackie Brown, which further shows the cool nature of this movie. There is also one more cameo towards the end that is totally appropriate for the film. Jack Foley: Uh oh. Maurice "Snoopy" Miller: You're fucked up now, man. That's Himey. Protege of mine. Ranked number thirty-two in the federal prison system. Jack Foley: Thirty-two? Maurice "Snoopy" Miller: That's right. Jack Foley: Outta what? Twenty? The story is adapted from a novel by Elmore Leonard who has a gift for dialogue, where it is used to progress most of the plot next to the minimal action, but is also sharp, strong, menacing, quick and funny. The soundtrack is also great, from David Holmes who also did the music for Soderbergh's Ocean's series, combining elements of jazz, Motown, and some other good beats in general. The movie is a lot of fun, with great chemistry between the characters, great dialogue, with people acting appropriate in many realistic situations as well, mixed with the cinematic style that Soderbergh is very good at. I can easily watch this over and over again, its just very cool and great fun to watch. Jack Foley: I know a guy who walks into a bank with a little glass bottle. He tells everyone it's nitroglycerin. He scores some money off the teller, walks out. On his way out, the bottle breaks, he slips on it and knocks himself out. The "nitro" was Canola oil. I know more fucked-up bank robbers than ones who know what they're doing. I doubt if one in twenty could tell you where the dye pack is. Most bank robbers are fucking morons.

• Sanjaya &

  
  Actually, it wasn't that bad... This movie about robbery in bank or houses, just doing okay... George Clooney himself really proves that besides he good at the politics movie, he also good at the criminal movie which is robbery movie... But the story didn't going pretty… More
  Actually, it wasn't that bad... This movie about robbery in bank or houses, just doing okay... George Clooney himself really proves that besides he good at the politics movie, he also good at the criminal movie which is robbery movie... But the story didn't going pretty well, that just makes me a little confused... Yet George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez acts, still disappointing..

• Lenny M

  
  Underrated film when Clooney was still just a TV star and had not established himself on the movie scale.

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