Ocean-s Eleven -2001- -george Clooney- 1080p Bl...
The 1080p Blu-ray of Ocean’s Eleven was a common demo disc in home theater shops during the late 2000s. It demonstrated:
| Aspect | Details | |------------|-------------| | Title | Ocean’s Eleven | | Release Year | 2001 | | Director | Steven Soderbergh | | Lead Actor | George Clooney (Danny Ocean) | | Supporting Cast | Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac | | Genre | Heist, Comedy, Crime | | Runtime | 116 minutes | | MPAA Rating | PG-13 |
David Holmes’ score—a blend of breakbeats, jazz, and surf guitar—is iconic. On the Blu-ray’s DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless track, the opening casino montage immerses you. Slot machines ping from the surrounds; the low-end thrum of the Mirage volcano rumbles your subwoofer. Ocean-s Eleven -2001- -George Clooney- 1080p Bl...
Dialogue is crystal clear. Clooney’s whispered plans, Pitt’s rapid-fire muttering, and Eddie Jemison’s nervous stammer are perfectly balanced against the soundstage. The "pinch" sequence—where the crew detonates a magnetic charge to knock out power—is a reference demo scene. From 0:54:00 to 0:56:00, the audio pans seamlessly from front to rear, then hits a deep bass drop that will stress any system.
If you own a 5.1 or 7.1 setup, this disc is a demonstration-worthy acquisition. Streaming’s compressed Dolby Digital Plus loses the spatial cues and dynamic headroom. The 1080p Blu-ray of Ocean’s Eleven was a
Watching Ocean’s Eleven feels like eavesdropping on a A-list Hollywood party where they decided to film the festivities. The casting is arguably one of the greatest ensembles in cinema history.
The chemistry is electric. The dialogue, written by Ted Griffin, is rapid-fire and overlapping. You get the sense that these actors genuinely enjoyed each other's company, and that energy bleeds onto the screen. Even the smaller roles (Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Don Cheadle) get moments to shine, ensuring no member of the eleven feels like dead weight. The chemistry is electric
A great transfer is nothing without context. The Ocean’s Eleven 1080p Blu-ray is loaded with extras that make the purchase worthwhile:
No deleted scenes (Soderbergh’s cut is famously tight), but the commentaries alone are worth the price.