Fans of the Ocean series will be delighted to see the reunion of George Clooney with Brad Pitt, two Hollywood heavyweights whose onscreen chemistry defined the modern heist film genre. Wolfs is directed by Jon Watts and delivers a familiar yet energetic ride. It's brimming over with sharp humour and clever twists.
Plot : Rivalry with a Twist
Clooney and Pitt are rival fixers, professional cleaners who solve high-profile issues for clients. Clooney portrays the refined and methodical fixer. This character is similar to Danny Ocean from "Ocean" but with more grizzled professionalism. Pitt, meanwhile, is a more reckless and unpredictable Rusty Ryan from Ocean's. This adds a new layer of chaos.
Sparks fly when both men are asked to do the same task. The film is propelled forward by their rivalry, similar to Danny and Rusty’s playful back-and forth. The rivalry between them, much like Danny and Rusty's playful back-and-forth, propels the film forward.
Clooney and Pitt on top form
You'll enjoy Wolfs if you enjoyed watching Danny and Rusty's cool nonchalance as they performed impossible heists. Clooney and Pitt play off each other again like professionals who know how to push the other's buttons. Clooney's effortless charm and dry wit are in full display. Pitt, meanwhile, plays Rusty with the same charming, relaxed style.
Wolfs has moments that are a nod to Ocean's. The two fixers, for example, have a running joke where they continually one-up each with different tricks of their trade, similar to how Danny and Rusty outmanoeuvred their crew or rivals in Ocean's Eleven. Rusty could be seen flipping through his smartphone while eating and asking Danny about the latest "big score". These small touches in Wolfs keep the pace light and add a nostalgic touch for fans of their previous work together.
Ocean's influence on style and direction is a large part of
Jon Watts has done a great job in directing Wolfs. However, you can see that Ocean's franchise is a major influence on his style. The film is characterized by the same kind of brisk pacing and slick visuals as Steven Soderbergh’s heist trilogy. The cinematography is modern and stylish, particularly during the night scenes, which are bathed with neon and shadows, a visual reference to Ocean's Eleven's glamour.
Watts uses Clooney's rivalry with Pitt to keep the action lively and grounded, without letting it get too serious. Anyone who liked the Ocean's series will enjoy the blend of comedy and action.
A Lighthearted Crime Caper
Wolfs doesn't try to be a heavy drama. It's more of a light-hearted, entertaining crime caper. This is because the film knows to not take itself too serious. Clooney and Pitt are battling it out verbally and physically to finish the job. The fun is in seeing them do so, while knowing that the movie is more about style and chemistry.
Ocean's fans will enjoy Wolfs, which offers some fun Easter eggs. They feel like subtle homages to Ocean's iconic heist movies. You get the impression that Clooney and Pitt could easily return to their Ocean's roles, whether it's through the suave manner in which Clooney handles a sticky situation, or by the casual comments Pitt makes. Clooney and Pitt are faced with increasingly outrageous situations that rival their casino robbing days.
Verdict: A Fun Ride for Clooney-Pitt Fans
Wolfs will be a welcome sight for Ocean's fans. Clooney and Pitt are back to their best. The film is not as intricate or polished as the Casino Heist films but it still delivers the same fun and excitement that made them so popular. Wolfs isn't a new movie, but that's not the point. It gives us exactly what we wanted--two of Hollywood's biggest stars having a good time on screen.
It's not a film with many surprises or character developments, but it is a slick, enjoyable romp for anyone who has missed seeing Clooney and Pitt on screen together.
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