Out of Sight (1998) (R)

Out of Sight (1998) (R)
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Starring: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle

Daddy Says:

Out of Sight is an excellent crime caper movie. George Clooney stars as a bank robber who gets caught when his getaway car stalls at the scene of the crime. His subsequent escape from prison doesn't go as planned when it is witnessed by Federal Marshall Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez). Clooney and partner Ving Rhames are forced to take her hostage in the trunk of their getaway car where she and Clooney bond. Yes, it's a romantic comedy disguised as a heist film.

This movie was much better than I expected it to be. After seeing Jennifer Lopez in what seems like dozens of bad romantic comedies, I really didn't think she could pull off a character that strong, smart and sexy, but she does admirably. The other actors around her also play their parts perfectly, including two surprise cameos by a couple of well-known actors.

The story is remarkably complex, but manages to keep the viewer from getting lost. A lot of that is due to the brilliant script by Elmore Leonard, adapted from his own novel. The character of Karen Sisco was even given a second life as a television series a few years back. I also give a lot of credit to director Steven Soderbergh. I've enjoyed many of his movies and can now add this one to the list.

Rating for Out of Sight: ****1/2

Daughter Says:

This movie has a surprise of its own, because when I look at the cover I see danger and adventure. Which this movie has, but its genre is a romantic comedy. It is one that will keep you interested all the way through.

Out of Sight gives you many witty personalities that always keep you laughing. George Clooney pulls off this amazing character named Jack Foley that can hold up a bank without ever using a gun. His partner in crime is a very smart ex-con that helps him out through some tight situations. And let's not forget Jennifer Lopez who pulls off a great Federal Marshall.

This movie had some great scenes to it. You could never tell when Jack Foley was going to get caught or run away once again. Out of Sight kept me interested all the way through. It is one of a kind to me, but I'm sure there will be other, better "Romeo and Juliet" movies out there.

Rating for Out of Sight is ****