Ocean’s 8 Film Review

Finished watching Ocean's 8, directed by Gary Ross and starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Awkwafina and Anne Hathaway. The film opens with Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) being released from prison as she makes her way to meet with her friend and work partner Lou (Cate Blanchett) as Debbie lays out her plan for a heist that she has spent her time in prison to perfect. After agreeing to go ahead with the heist Debbie and Lou begin to build a team consisting of their friends Amita (Mindy Kaling) and Tammy (Sarah Paulson) along with fashion designer Rose Weil (Helena Bonham Carter), hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna) and the pickpocket Constance (Awkwafina) to try a steal an expensive necklace that's worth hundreds of thousands in dollars by using a gala as cover for the heist by using celebrity Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) as an unknowing participant within the heist. Overall this was a good film as it does a great job in introducing each character into the film by giving of the characters enough backstory to help give them their motivation into why each member of the team agrees to be a part of the heist along with showcasing what skills they bring to the team. There is also a nice amount of comedic moments with the film that help to make light of some serious moments within the film while also being able to bring a extra element to the film's heist. 7/10.