Oceans 12, Will it be better than the first?

[Ariana]

Oceans 12 is in theatres today. Oh I wish I could go watch it this weekend, but work dominates by 'relaxing' days. So, what do you think? For those that have seen the first movie: Oceans 11, what do you think this one will be like? For those that have seen, don't give away anything, but tell us what your opinion of it is.

[Paul]

I'm scared, someone actually posted something... Hold me!

Ahem... it might be out in Canada, but it isn't here, damn you But I don't think it will be as good as the first one, sequels rarely are. But no doubt I'll go and see it when it comes out anyway hehe. If you see it post a review here, it will make me happy, and tell me about the film. WOOP!

[Ariana]

Over the holidays I visited my dad and we both went to see the sequel of Oceans 11: Oceans 12. Now, I'll try to keep this unbiased (yeah right) since the theatre I was in was quite crappy. That's what you get when it's as old as my dad;)
So, about the movie. As I assumed it wasn't as good as the first movie. I thought it was going to be another extreme heist taking place in Europe; however, the directors decided to make it a stupid plot.
The "dude" that owns the casino which they stole from previously is out to get them. He chases them all down and gives them 2 weeks to pay back is money, even though his insurance covered it. Oh, plus interest. So, as you can expect most of them have blown their dough, except for the nervous techy who lives with his parents.
So off they go to Europe to attempt the extreme. They find this house where this old hermit guy has many antiques. They decide to steal one, a very expensive piece of paper. So they boost the elevation of the house (it's overtop of water.. of course) and enter the home. Twist. They find the paper gone and a voice recording left behind. They are given a challenge by some French heist: The Nightfox (I think that's right). He's obsessed with himself and feels he is the best robber in the world. He will give them their money that they need to pay back the "dude" if they win.
So off they go to steal a golden egg. Most of them are captured and put in jail. The three that remain are left to think of a plan before it is too late. They need another person... Oceans 12. They call on Danny's wife, played by Julia Roberts. She must act like ... Julia Roberts in order for them to be able to steal the GOLDEN EGG. I guess they had to do this because she was pregnant at the time of filming. Often she would be shown "hugging herself" or having her arms in front of her, a lame attempt.
Well, I've given enough away, so I won't give away the twist at the end. I must say it is a weird one and ruins every move they made previously, why bother. You'll understand when you see it.
My advice ... wait until it comes on video then go rent it.