‘Ocean’s Eleven’: THR’s 2001 Review - The Hollywood Reporter
: David Holmes’ funky, jazzy soundtrack provides an inspirational backdrop that makes the film feel significantly hipper than the Rat Pack original. The Ensemble: Star Power in Harmony Oceans Eleven
Steven Soderbergh’s 2001 remake of Ocean’s Eleven is often hailed as the "king of all things suave," a film that prioritizes impeccable style and kinetic energy over grit or narrative weight. It is a masterclass in Hollywood finesse, transforming a "damp misfire" of a 1960 original into a definitive modern caper. ‘Ocean’s Eleven’: THR’s 2001 Review - The Hollywood
: Soderbergh (acting as his own cinematographer under the pseudonym Peter Andrews) uses gorgeous golden interiors and cobalt blues to create a "Hollywood chic" aesthetic. : Soderbergh (acting as his own cinematographer under
Critics like those at Rolling Stone argue that the film’s "effortless star power" is its greatest strength.
The film's primary achievement is its relentless "coolness," which Deep Focus Review notes goes beyond wardrobe and glitzy Las Vegas backdrops.