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Long Island Movie Review
With Karim Gamil Pertew
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Karim Gamil Pertew is a screenwriter/director from
Long Island who has a bachelors degree in film production and
history. His unique movie review style is unlike any that is
in the business today, he provides short but straight to the point
reviews that will make you want to see a movie based on the
components rather than the hype. Be sure to check out all of
your major blockbuster movie reviews here first before you go
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REVIEW
OF THE WEEK
Tuesday,
June 12, 2007
Author: Karim Gamil Pertew, Movie Critic & Director
Ocean’s Thirteen
Directed by ……………… Steven Soderbergh
Screenplay by ……………… Brian Koppelman & David Levien
Genre………………………. Comedy, Crime
Starring:
Brad Pitt as ………….….. Rusty Ryan
George Clooney as ……… Danny Ocean
Michael Mantell as …. Dr. Stan
Elliot Gould as ……….. Reuben Tishkoff
Ray Xifo as ……………..Reuben’s Butler
Al Pacino as ……Willie Bank
Eddie Jemison as…….....Livingston Dell
Shaobo Qin as………..…Yen/Mr. Weng
Casey Affleck as…………….Virgil Malloy
Scott Caan as…………..…Turk Malloy
Bernie Mac as……………Frank Catton
Matt Damon as …. Linu Caldwell/Lenny Pepperidge
Don Cheadle as ….Basher Tarr/Fender Roads
Carl Reiner as…...Saul Bloom/Kensington Chubb
-Go to the movies: Not Necessary
-Buy the DVD: Okay if you like to own trilogies
-Age Range: PG-13
“Oceans Thirteen” lives up to the stereo-type of a sequel, which is,
it doesn’t live up to the original, “Ocean’s 11,.” Which is by far
the best out of the remakes of the original Ocean’s 11. The
photography, editing, choreography, and the cast are great. However,
the characters are predictable and boring. Las Vegas is an awesome
place but this film doesn’t do it justice like the original.
The third heist orchestrated by
non other than Danny Ocean is
brought on by a low class double
cross by Willy Banks, resulting in
the near death of the gangs
mentor Reuben Tishkoff. This
time as previously it’s personal,
and their determined to bring this
hotel/casino star to his knees.
Banks spares no expense, from
gold dining ware to a bullet
proof state of the art security brain.
A computer that can measure the
integrity of any gambler with a
winning streak. It knows how to
reason but can it recognize chance
and a “Rusty” intervention?
“Ocean’s Thirteen” is mildly entertaining however, if you feign for
Vegas then the footage of the hotel will get you motivated for a
summer getaway. Definitely wait to see it on DVD or PayPerView, I
recommend screening “Mr. Brooks,” a much more entertaining and
thrilling experience at the movies. If you are a popcorn lover be
sure to use your rewards card at the box office. I often receive a
voucher for free small popcorn.
2 1/2 Stars -- Doesn't live up to the prequels.
 
- Karim
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