Snapping cable

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"I know full well I'm expected to Suspend My Disbelief. Unfortunately, my disbelief is very heavy, and during Ocean's Thirteen, the suspension cable snapped. I think that was when they decided to manufacture a fake earthquake to scare all the high-rollers on opening night. How did they plan to do this? Why, by digging under the casino with one of the giant tunnel boring machines used to dig the Chunnel between England and France." -- from Roger Ebert's 6.7.07 review.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on June 8, 2007 at 8:35 AM

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jjgittes says ...

He really needs to Lighten Up (I'll use caps too, Roger). The movie is alot of fun - so far the only big summer movie that pays off.

Posted by jjgittes at June 8, 2007 8:54 AM

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corey3rd says ...

having visited Boston during the Big Dig, there's a point where a such a scheme makes zero sense.

Ebert's fighting for his life and Soderbergh has no problem wasting 2 of those hours with this crap.

Posted by corey3rd at June 8, 2007 8:58 AM

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le corbeau says ...

Wasn't that the same thing they did in Maudlin's 11?

Posted by le corbeau at June 8, 2007 9:23 AM

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MikeSells says ...

corey, I like the idea of guilting filmmakers into stepping it up a notch out of respect for Ebert's delicate situation.

Posted by MikeSells at June 8, 2007 9:25 AM

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EDouglas says ...

Three cheers for the new and improved Roger Ebert... I agree wholeheartedly with this review and that's from someone who rarely agreed with his reviews of mainstream movies.

Posted by EDouglas at June 8, 2007 9:26 AM

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cust71 says ...

MAJOR props to Mgmax for the SCTV reference. I think it was Maudlin's best performance ever, outside of his version of "On the Waterfront".

Posted by cust71 at June 8, 2007 10:18 AM

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romeoisbleeding says ...

Welcome back Mr. Ebert! love your new attitude! you have a right to say whatever you think. You have earned that right. As for me... I am not going to waste two hours of my life watching a bunch of guys congratulating themselves by how cool they are! Enough please!!

Posted by romeoisbleeding at June 8, 2007 10:33 AM

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corey3rd says ...

I think in Ocean's 14, they'll be trying to steal Marlo Thomas' pocketbook after she gets her That Girl royalty cash.

Maudlin's 11 was better than these three "remakes" combined.

I'm still trying to figure this part out - how exactly does a guy with major ties to felons get to build a casino? There seems to be more thought put into the SCTV tribute than these big budget flicks.

Posted by corey3rd at June 8, 2007 11:08 AM

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Josh Massey says ...

I love having him back.

Posted by Josh Massey at June 8, 2007 12:30 PM

comment #10

jeffmcm says ...

"how exactly does a guy with major ties to felons get to build a casino?"

You're joking, right?

Posted by jeffmcm at June 8, 2007 12:30 PM

comment #11

BurmaShave says ...

He's still on his game. It's so good to have him back writing reviews. Sad about his voice situation, but I hope he continues in print. Also, I hope when it becomes apparent he won't be returning that they don't continue the show without it. Roeper and Edelstein/Roeper and Scott would be painful.

Posted by BurmaShave at June 8, 2007 1:17 PM

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