The ‘Ocean’s 8’ lack of conflict is the most important part of its fantasy

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Since its box office–topping release, Ocean’s 8 has delighted some moviegoers and caused others to respond with a not-resounding shrug. 

The shruggers point to the film’s lack of conflict as an issue with the story, alluding to the fact that the lady criminals in the movie experience few setbacks in their quest to steal millions of dollars worth of diamonds, and that the setbacks they do encounter are solved easily. 

“This movie is boring,” they say, “because there is no tension or concern whether they’ be able to pull off the job.”

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14 awesome movies that are full of groups of ladies being incredible

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After months of building anticipation, Ocean’s 8 finally hit theaters Friday. Yes, it featured the stunning, talented, female-led cast you’ve heard so much about. Glad you noticed.

But Ocean’s 8 is more than the token “female remake” it has been boiled down to. Like many audience members this past weekend, I showed up for the all-star actresses, but stayed for the crime, glamor, comedy, celeb cameos, and general badassery.  

So to get you through those days where you can’t make it to the theater for a rewatch, here are fourteen films that show off groups of ladies getting together to kick ass — literally or metaphorically.  Read more…

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Summer movie preview: What to watch if you only have time for five films this summer

Welcome to the final installment of our 2018 summer movie preview. We’ve already got you covered if you’re looking for action and adventure, drama and comedy, horror and thriller, or animated and family-friendly. Today, we’ll wrap it up with the best…

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The new ‘Ocean’s 8’ trailer is here and it’s everything we dreamed

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What happens when you put eight scene-stealers in a room together?

Well, in the case of Ocean’s 8, they pull off the heist of the century at the star-studded Met Gala.

Sandra Bullock leads the cast as Debbie Ocean, sister of Danny Ocean (George Clooney’s character from Ocean’s 11 through 13), with Cate Blanchett as her right-hand woman.

The rest of the gang includes Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, and – last but certainly not least – Rihanna.

Frankly, that cast alone is enough to get us to the theater. But if you need a bit more convincing, check out the latest trailer above.  Read more…

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