Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Rihanna, Awkwafina and Mindy Kaling; it’s an all female cast ocean 8Available on Prime Video from 14 July, which at the time of its release in 2018, promised to be a sequel/spin-off with little to envy from the previous chapters. On the other hand, in terms of charm and stage presence, the octet in pink to court Gary Ross certainly doesn’t fear comparisons to the octet fronted by Clooney & Co. But we’re sure it’s enough to make a movie memorable, or even less so. ocean 11,
The latter, directed by Lewis Milestone, was a remake of the 1960 film of the same name, which was released in Italy under the title big shot, managed to enter the collective imagination in 2001, of course also thanks to a very rich cast, where in addition to the aforementioned George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon all appear. But then why, with an even greater number of actresses, Gary Ross Wasn’t he able to do what Steven Soderbergh was able to do? Why ocean 8 Particularly remembered as the female sequel to the previous trilogy? Maybe because that’s unfortunately what it’s all about.
Ocean’s 8: An all-female hit
debbie ocean (Sandra Bullock), the sister of Danny Ocean (George Clooney in the trilogy), is a con artist recently released from prison, but five years behind bars has certainly dampened her desire to commit new heists. Has not happened. In fact, to be honest, it was in the jail itself that he planned the heist around which the film revolves. However, to carry out the plan, he first needs the help of his longtime partner in crime, Lou (Cate Blanchett).
The goal is to steal a $150 million Cartier necklace, however, the location where the crime will take place is the Metropolitan Museum during the evening. met gala, An ambitious coup, which would require the formation of an all-female team with well-defined tasks and capabilities. Eight women thus detail what could be the heist of the century, dressing the famous Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) in a toussaint and stealing it from her neck during the course of the evening. Amid twists and hilarious curtains, Debbie’s true intentions will be revealed.
Ocean’s 8: A remake disguised as a sequel
Billed as the sequel and spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s trilogy, it’s actually pretty obvious the story and format of ocean 8 too much blamed on them ocean 11which can be safely called a real film directed by Gary Ross remake of remake,
The beginning begins with Debbie, who, following in her brother’s footsteps and organizing a heist shortly after being released from prison, forgoes revenge against her former lover – Danny in Soderbergh’s film instead by going back to his ex-wife. was trying to get -, evenshow offrather than content, for the beauty, charm, glamor of the protagonists and more generally for the settings.
it all comes to mind ocean 11And there would be nothing wrong with that, at a historical moment in which remakes and reboots are the order of the day, if it weren’t for ocean 8 It certainly wasn’t presented as such. that was originally intended break some stereotypesTo demonstrate that they can stand on their own feet will inevitably end up being just one of countless disapproved products for women, made just to accommodate a choice that has only marketing roots. are in
girl power and red carpet
Put together eight of the most famous actresses, and success is guaranteed. The producers probably thought so, and in a certain sense they were right, considering that the film made as much as the trilogy starring George Clooney (here’s our exclusive on the actor). Of course, as we said, it’s not exactly the best of intentions, especially in a film that wants to take advantage ofwomen empowerment, “The man is noticed, the woman is ignored. And all we want is to be ignored.” Debbie tells the others her plan to steal the necklace.
Plus, there’s the fact that Gary Ross and Olivia Milch’s screenplay does little to enhance the girl power that should be the crux of the narrative. Of course, in 2018 #Me tooMaking a film of this type in the aftermath of the scandal related to the Harvey Weinstein investigation, and including an all-female cast, already represents a clear declaration of intent. However, this may not be enough, especially if you limit yourself to using certain stereotypes to make a product more attractive to a female audience.
ocean 8 In the end it does, becoming a red carpet similar to the Met Gala, with actresses doing little more than walking the catwalk, distracting the audience from the content, to focus on the glitzy, the glamorous and the flashy. Container ; A real red herring. The Gary Ross film is a carbon copy inside a diamond case. Jewellery, clothing and a dazzling aesthetic. are alone hymn to cliches,