2. Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

As brilliant of a film Traffic is, this might be director Steven Soderbergh’s best movie. This is such tight filmmaking, I almost get teary eyed at how good of a job Soderbergh does at making this film. Ocean’s Eleven is pure entertainment from beginning to end. I could watch this movie twenty times in a row and never get bored. There’s been a bit of a back lash on it though because of the sequels, which to be fair, are both atrocious. But don’t let those ruin it for you. Unlike Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which is over-stylized to the point of sickness, Ocean’s Eleven has just the right amount – it’s cool, but not douchey cool. Brad Pitt might even play the best character in the whole movie. He’s suave, but also eats subs that look like they came from a 7-Eleven. He also has my favorite line in the whole movie after Matt Damon’s character asks him if he’s suicidal. His response: “Only in the morning.” That’s so morbid, but also really funny. Ocean’s Eleven – it’s a great ride.

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