Out of Sight

It's true that a little more pace wouldn't hurt and not much actually happens, but what do you expect from a retelling of a Leonard's novel? And yet, I like this film, it breathes a sense of well-being. Clooney is likeable, Lopez is hot and a surprisingly decent actress here too, and Soderbergh is a mark of quality. I also enjoyed Don Cheadle in his villainous creation, his act with the fish always makes me laugh. Also, the scene where Clooney dumps Lopez in the trunk of the car and the dialogue that accompanies it is absolutely magical. The overall pleasant mood of the film is perfectly underscored by David Holmes' laid-back soundtrack. (25/05/2002)

In detail, Ovoce is quite enjoyable because, for example, the long bonding scene of the main couple, which perfectly fits with the excellent soundtrack, feels intimate and fresh. However, Soderbergh traditionally loses himself in the whole, stumbling directly towards the goal and thus foreshadowing his period of alternating failures. (16/08/2006)

I can't shake the impression that Steven Soderbergh went a bit overboard with the dialogues this time and should have pushed harder on the dynamics of the story. George Clooney is slick and Jennifer Lopez looks good, but in some parts, the drive disappears. It is also impossible not to notice the often messy and somewhat convoluted editing, which is like an eyesore in a chillout film. Three stars for maintaining a solid intellectual level despite some flaws, and for the incredibly shot, lit (!), sound-designed (!), and acted romantic scene in the restaurant and hotel, which is undoubtedly among the top 10 in the history of the silver screen, supported by beautiful set design (room decor) and captivating details (snowflakes fluttering outside the window). (07/05/2005)