Ocean's 8
{{Short description|2018 film by Gary Ross}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ocean's 8
| image = OceansEightPoster.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Gary Ross
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Steven Soderbergh
- Susan Ekins
}}
| screenplay = {{Plainlist|
- Gary Ross
- Olivia Milch
}}
| story = Gary Ross
| based_on = {{based on|Characters|George Clayton Johnson|Jack Golden Russell}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Sandra Bullock
- Cate Blanchett
- Anne Hathaway
- Mindy Kaling
- Sarah Paulson
- Awkwafina
- Rihanna
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Richard Armitage
- James Corden
- Dakota Fanning
}}
| music = Daniel Pemberton
| cinematography = Eigil Bryld
| editing = Juliette Welfling
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
- Warner Bros. Pictures{{cite web |url=http://www.varietyinsight.com/print_featurefilm_releases.php |title=Film releases |work=Variety Insight |publisher=Penske Business Media |access-date=October 31, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218043334/http://www.varietyinsight.com/print_featurefilm_releases.php |archive-date=February 18, 2017 }}
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- Smokehouse Pictures
- Larger Than Life Productions
}}
| distributor = Warner Bros. Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2018|6|5|Alice Tully Hall|2018|6|8|United States}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| gross = $297.8 million{{cite Box Office Mojo|id=5164214|title=Ocean's 8|access-date=February 20, 2021}}
}}
Ocean's 8 is a 2018 heist comedy film directed by Gary Ross and written by Ross and Olivia Milch. A spin-off of Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's trilogy, it is the fourth installment in the Ocean's franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter. Its plot follows Debbie Ocean, the sister of Danny Ocean, who assembles a team of women to orchestrate an elaborate heist at the annual Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The film premiered at Alice Tully Hall on June 5, 2018, and was released theatrically in the United States on June 8, 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures—exactly eleven years after the release of Ocean's Thirteen (2007). It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the ensemble cast and stylish direction. A commercial success, the film grossed $298 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $70 million.
Plot
Newly paroled con artist Debbie Ocean, the younger sister of Danny Ocean, reunites with her former partner Lou Miller to plan an ambitious new heist. The target is the Toussaint, a $150 million diamond necklace owned by Cartier, which Debbie intends to steal during the upcoming Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. To execute the plan, Debbie and Lou assemble a team of specialists: Rose Weil, a struggling fashion designer facing IRS debt; Amita, a skilled jeweler seeking independence from her overbearing mother; Nine Ball, a proficient hacker; Constance, a street hustler and pickpocket; and Tammy, a suburban mother who fences stolen goods.
The plan hinges on convincing actress Daphne Kluger, a prominent guest at the Gala, to wear the Toussaint so the team can manipulate its access. Rose is hired as Daphne's stylist and, along with Amita, scans the necklace at Cartier to create a cubic zirconia replica. Tammy secures a temporary position at Vogue to gain access to the guest list, while Lou infiltrates the event as a nutritionist. Nine Ball works to create a temporary blind spot in the museum's security system. Debbie, seeking personal closure, manipulates Daphne into inviting Claude Becker—an art dealer whose betrayal led to Debbie's incarceration—as her date to the Gala. Lou confronts Debbie about risking the heist for revenge, but Debbie reassures her that it will not jeopardize the plan.
On the night of the Gala, Daphne becomes ill after consuming spiked soup, prompting her to rush to the bathroom. As Cartier's male guards wait outside, Constance removes the necklace unnoticed and passes it to Amita, who quickly disassembles it into smaller pieces. Meanwhile, Tammy "discovers" the replica necklace just in time to avert suspicion. As the event is locked down and searched, members of the team smuggle the real necklace fragments out while Debbie plants one piece on Becker to frame him.
Daphne later reveals she has deduced the heist and asks to join the group in exchange for keeping quiet. Debbie agrees, and Daphne becomes the eighth member of the team. Insurance investigator John Frazier, who has prior history with the Ocean family, is assigned to the case. Although he suspects Debbie, her presence on security footage provides a solid alibi. Debbie cooperates by arranging for Becker to be implicated; Daphne supplies a photo, and actresses posing as elderly socialites sell the jewels, depositing the money into an account in Becker's name. He is arrested.
As the crew celebrates their success, Lou reveals an additional layer of the heist: during the Gala lockdown, she and The Amazing Yen, a former associate of Danny's, stole a display of royal jewels on loan to the museum, replacing them with replicas crafted by Amita. The value of the jewels exceeds that of the Toussaint, increasing the crew's payout significantly.
With their shares secured, each member goes her own way: Amita moves to Paris, Rose opens her own store, Constance becomes a YouTuber, Tammy expands her fencing operation, Nine Ball opens a pool hall, Daphne becomes a film director, and Lou embarks on a road trip. Debbie visits Danny's grave and toasts a martini, content that her brother would be proud.
Cast
{{main|List of Ocean's characters{{!}}List of Ocean's characters}}
=The Eight=
- Sandra Bullock as Deborah "Debbie" Ocean, a professional thief and Danny Ocean's sister
- Cate Blanchett as Lou Miller, Debbie's partner in crime
- Anne Hathaway as Daphne Kluger, a famous and egotistical actress
- Mindy Kaling as Amita, a jewelry maker
- Sarah Paulson as Tammy, a suburban mom and fence
- Awkwafina as Constance, a loudmouthed street hustler and pickpocket
- Rihanna as Leslie "Nine Ball" Jordan, a talented hacker
- Helena Bonham Carter as Rose Weil, a ditzy, disgraced fashion designer
=Others=
- Richard Armitage as Claude Becker, an art dealer who framed Debbie for a crime he instigated
- James Corden as John Frazier, an insurance fraud investigator
- Dakota Fanning as Penelope Stern, a celebrity of whom Daphne is jealous
- Nathanya Alexander as Veronica Jordan, Nine Ball's younger sister.{{cite web|last1=Abrams|first1=Simon|last2=de Campi|first2=Alex|date=June 11, 2018|title=The Pros and Cons of 'Ocean's 8'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/oceans-8-is-dumb-fun-expect-movie-1119025|access-date=June 22, 2018|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}
- Damian Young as David Welch
- Griffin Dunne as a parole board officer
- Michael Gandolfini as a bus boy
- Elliott Gould as Reuben Tishkoff, a wealthy casino owner that Danny knew
- Gideon Glick as Kyle McCallister, director of the Met's security cameras
- Qin Shaobo as "The Amazing" Yen, an acrobat who previously worked for Danny
- Marlo Thomas, Dana Ivey, Mary Louise Wilson, and Elizabeth Ashley appear as mature actresses who help the crew shift their stolen gems{{cite web|last=Rooney|first=David|date=June 5, 2018|title='Ocean's 8': Film Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/oceans-8-review-1116476|access-date=June 14, 2018|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}
Celebrities who make cameo appearances include Anna Wintour, Katie Holmes, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Richard Madden, Kim Kardashian, Common, Adriana Lima, Desiigner, Kylie Jenner, Alexander Wang, Liu Wen, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge, Olivia Munn, Jaime King, Zac Posen, Hailey Baldwin, Derek Blasberg, Sofia Richie, Heidi Klum, Kelly Rohrbach, Lauren Santo Domingo, and Rainey Qualley.{{cite web|author=Warner Bros. Pictures|date=December 22, 2017|title=Oceans 8: Erster Trailer zur neuen Sandra Bullock-Comedy|url=https://www.film.tv/nachrichten/2017/oceans-8-erster-trailer-zur-neuen-sandra-bullock-comedy-39141.html|access-date=June 5, 2018|work=Film.TV|language=de}}{{Cite web|last=Pantalano|first=Heidi|date=January 30, 2017|title='Ocean's Eight' First Official Cast Photo Is Here!|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/oceans-eight-first-official-cast-photo-is-here-w463365|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005829/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/oceans-eight-first-official-cast-photo-is-here-w463365|archive-date=February 2, 2017|access-date=August 16, 2017|website=Us Weekly}}
Matt Damon and Carl Reiner reprised their roles as Linus Caldwell and Saul Bloom, but their scenes were removed from the final cut of the film.{{cite web |last1=Slane |first1=Kevin |title=Matt Damon's cameo was cut from 'Ocean's 8' |url=https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2018/06/07/matt-damons-cameo-was-cut-from-oceans-8 |website=Boston.com |access-date=June 10, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609182004/https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2018/06/07/matt-damons-cameo-was-cut-from-oceans-8 |archive-date=June 9, 2018 |date=June 7, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/oceans-8-director-cut-matt-damon-cameo-1118738 |title='Ocean's 8' Director on Why Some Cameos Didn't Make the Cut |last=Strause |first=Jackie |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=June 11, 2018 |access-date=June 16, 2018}}
Production
= Development =
Following the release of Ocean's Thirteen in 2007, director Steven Soderbergh stated there would not be an Ocean's Fourteen, noting that star George Clooney preferred to conclude the trilogy on a strong note.{{cite news |date=August 21, 2006 |title=Steven Soderbergh Says No 'Ocean's 14' |url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/NEIaiIJL4EpAMI/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725124620/http://www.movieweb.com/news/NEIaiIJL4EpAMI |archive-date=July 25, 2010 |access-date=February 25, 2014 |work=MovieWeb |publisher=Watchr Media}} In December 2008, Soderbergh reiterated that a fourth film was unlikely, this time citing the death of Bernie Mac, a key cast member in the trilogy.{{cite web |last1=Gilchrist |first1=Todd |date=December 15, 2008 |title=Soderbergh: Fourth 'Ocean's' Movie Unlikely Due to Bernie Mac's Passing |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2431150/soderbergh-fourth-oceans-movie-unlikely-due-to-bernie-macs-passing/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220081049/http://www.mtv.com/news/2431150/soderbergh-fourth-oceans-movie-unlikely-due-to-bernie-macs-passing/ |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 10, 2016 |work=MTV News |publisher=MTV}} However, in October 2015, it was reported that a female-led spin-off was in development, with Sandra Bullock set to star.{{cite news |last=Perez |first=Rodrigo |date=October 29, 2015 |title=Exclusive: All-Female 'Ocean's Eleven' In The Works Starring Sandra Bullock, With Gary Ross Directing |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-all-female-oceans-eleven-in-the-works-starring-sandra-bullock-with-gary-ross-directing-20151029 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151111001734/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-all-female-oceans-eleven-in-the-works-starring-sandra-bullock-with-gary-ross-directing-20151029 |archive-date=November 11, 2015 |access-date=November 11, 2015 |work=IndieWire |publisher=Penske Business Media}}{{cite magazine |last=Sullivan |first=Kevin P. |date=October 30, 2015 |title=Sandra Bullock will lead an all-female Ocean's Eleven reboot |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/30/sandra-bullock-oceans-eleven |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151111001732/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/30/sandra-bullock-oceans-eleven |archive-date=November 11, 2015 |access-date=November 11, 2015 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}} Early reports indicated that Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, and Elizabeth Banks were in talks to join the cast, although Banks's involvement was later revealed to be speculative and did not materialize.{{cite web |last=Stolworthy |first=Jacob |date=June 10, 2016 |title=That all-female Ocean's Eleven cast list adds three big names |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/helena-bonham-carter-elizabeth-banks-mindy-kaling-sandra-bullocks-all-female-oceans-eleven-a7074011.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611120645/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/helena-bonham-carter-elizabeth-banks-mindy-kaling-sandra-bullocks-all-female-oceans-eleven-a7074011.html |archive-date=June 11, 2016 |access-date=June 10, 2016 |website=The Independent}}{{cite web |last=Brew |first=Simon |date=August 11, 2016 |title=Ocean's 8 casting latest |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/oceans-8/42915/ocean-s-8-casting-latest |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121050331/http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/oceans-8/42915/ocean-s-8-casting-latest |archive-date=November 21, 2016 |work=Den of Geek |publisher=Dennis Publishing}}
By August 2016, the core cast had been finalized, with Bullock, Blanchett, Bonham Carter, and Kaling confirmed, and Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Awkwafina, and Sarah Paulson joining shortly thereafter.{{cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=August 10, 2016 |title=Warner Bros Firms 'Ocean's 8' Lineup: Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling Join Sandra Bullock & Cate Blanchett |url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/oceans-eight-rihanna-anne-hathaway-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-awkwafina-helena-bonham-carter-mindy-kaling-1201801342/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810220902/http://deadline.com/2016/08/oceans-eight-rihanna-anne-hathaway-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-awkwafina-helena-bonham-carter-mindy-kaling-1201801342/ |archive-date=August 10, 2016 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}}{{cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |last2=Hipes |first2=Patrick |date=August 25, 2016 |title=Sarah Paulson in Talks To Join 'Ocean's Eight' Crew |url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/sarah-paulson-oceans-eight-movie-casting-1201808984/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826000317/http://deadline.com/2016/08/sarah-paulson-oceans-eight-movie-casting-1201808984/ |archive-date=August 26, 2016 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}}
= Casting =
During production, actors Dakota Fanning and Damian Lewis were spotted on set. Lewis was originally cast in a key role, but later exited the project due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Richard Armitage.{{cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=December 6, 2016 |title=Damian Lewis to Play Villain Opposite Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett in 'Ocean's Eight' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/oceans-eight-damian-lewis-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-1201935206/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207141827/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/oceans-eight-damian-lewis-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-1201935206/ |archive-date=December 7, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |website=Variety}}{{cite web |last=Radish |first=Christina |date=March 20, 2017 |title=Dakota Fanning on 'Brimstone', 'Ocean's 8′, and Moving to TV for 'The Alienist' |url=https://collider.com/dakota-fanning-on-brimstone-oceans-8-and-moving-to-tv-for-the-alienist/ |access-date=August 24, 2017 |website=Collider |publisher=Complex Media}}{{cite web |last=Lodderhose |first=Diana |date=January 17, 2017 |title=Richard Armitage Joins 'Ocean's Eight' Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/richard-armitage-oceans-eight-warner-bros-village-roadshow-anne-hathaway-cate-blanchett-sandra-bullock-steven-soderberg-gary-ross-1201888082/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118052941/http://deadline.com/2017/01/richard-armitage-oceans-eight-warner-bros-village-roadshow-anne-hathaway-cate-blanchett-sandra-bullock-steven-soderberg-gary-ross-1201888082/ |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |access-date=January 17, 2017 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}} Fanning's casting was confirmed in March 2017. Richard Robichaux was also added to the cast in November 2016.{{cite news |last1=N'Duka |first1=Amanda |date=November 11, 2016 |title=Rockmond Dunbar Joins Biggie-Tupac Thriller 'LAbyrinth'; Richard Robichaux Cast In 'Ocean's Eight' & 'Last Flag Flying' |url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/rockmond-dunbar-labyrinth-richard-robichaux-oceans-eight-last-flag-flying-1201852954/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112184556/http://deadline.com/2016/11/rockmond-dunbar-labyrinth-richard-robichaux-oceans-eight-last-flag-flying-1201852954/ |archive-date=November 12, 2016 |access-date=November 12, 2016 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}}
Matt Damon, who played Linus Caldwell in the Ocean's trilogy, stated in November 2016 that he had filmed a cameo for Ocean's 8; however, his scene was ultimately cut from the final version of the film.{{cite web |last=Seemayer |first=Zach |date=November 14, 2016 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Matt Damon Reveals He's Got a Cameo in Upcoming 'Ocean's Eight' |url=http://www.etonline.com/movies/202838_matt_damon_reveals_he_got_a_cameo_upcoming_ocean_eight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115141430/http://www.etonline.com/movies/202838_matt_damon_reveals_he_got_a_cameo_upcoming_ocean_eight/ |archive-date=November 15, 2016 |access-date=November 15, 2016 |website=Entertainment Tonight |publisher=CBS Studios}}{{cite web |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Matt Damon Reveals He'll Cameo In 'Ocean's Eight' |url=http://theplaylist.net/matt-damon-reveals-hell-cameo-oceans-eight-20161115/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116020419/http://theplaylist.net/matt-damon-reveals-hell-cameo-oceans-eight-20161115/ |archive-date=November 16, 2016 |access-date=November 15, 2016 |website=The Playlist}}{{cite web |last=Verhoeven |first=Beatrice |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Matt Damon Teases Cameo in 'Ocean's 8' (Video) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/matt-damon-oceans-8-eight-cameo-oceans-eleven-11-spinoff/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221223938/http://www.thewrap.com/matt-damon-oceans-8-eight-cameo-oceans-eleven-11-spinoff/ |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |access-date=November 15, 2016 |website=TheWrap}} In January 2017, James Corden joined the cast as an insurance investigator suspicious of the heist.{{cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=January 12, 2017 |title=James Corden Joins 'Ocean's Eight' Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/james-corden-oceans-eight-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-anne-hathaway-mindy-kaling-sarah-paulson-awkwafina-rihanna-helena-bonham-carter-1201884414/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113164113/http://deadline.com/2017/01/james-corden-oceans-eight-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-anne-hathaway-mindy-kaling-sarah-paulson-awkwafina-rihanna-helena-bonham-carter-1201884414/ |archive-date=January 13, 2017 |access-date=January 12, 2017 |work=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}} That same month, a number of real-life celebrities were confirmed to appear as themselves in cameo roles at the Met Gala, including Anna Wintour, Alexander Wang, Zac Posen, Derek Blasberg, Lauren Santo Domingo, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Katie Holmes, Olivia Munn, Hailey Bieber, and Zayn Malik.{{cite web |last=Gush |first=Charlotte |date=January 13, 2017 |title=Ocean's Eight Anna Wintour reported to be appearing in met gala scene |url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/oceans-eight-anna-wintour-reported-to-be-appearing-in-met-gala-scene |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114165025/http://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/oceans-eight-anna-wintour-reported-to-be-appearing-in-met-gala-scene |archive-date=January 14, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2017 |website=i-D |publisher=Vice Media}}{{cite web |last=Donnelly |first=Erin |date=January 17, 2017 |title=Kim, Kylie & Kendall Are Going To Be in Ocean's Eight |url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/136395/kim-kardashian-kylie-kendall-jenner-oceans-eight-cameo |access-date=October 24, 2017 |work=Refinery29}}{{cite web |last=Carlin |first=Shannon |date=January 13, 2017 |title=Katie Holmes Just Joined The Ocean's Eight Cast |url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/136152/katie-holmes-oceans-eight-cast |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115065453/http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/136152/katie-holmes-oceans-eight-cast |archive-date=January 15, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2017 |website=Refinery29}}{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Desiree |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Olivia Munn Sports Sexy Gown for 'Ocean's Eight' Cameo in NYC as Aaron Rodgers' Family Feud Goes Public |url=http://www.etonline.com/news/207850_olivia_munn_sports_sexy_gown_for_oceans_eight_cameo_as_aaron_rodgers_family_feud_goes_public/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119035648/http://www.etonline.com/news/207850_olivia_munn_sports_sexy_gown_for_oceans_eight_cameo_as_aaron_rodgers_family_feud_goes_public/ |archive-date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 18, 2017 |website=Entertainment Tonight |publisher=CBS Studios}}
= Filming =
Principal photography began on October 25, 2016, in New York City, with scenes filmed around Manhattan.{{cite news |last1=Perry |first1=Spencer |date=October 25, 2016 |title=First Photos from the Set of Ocean's 8! - ComingSoon.net |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/779605-first-photos-from-the-set-of-oceans-8#/slide/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026234553/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/779605-first-photos-from-the-set-of-oceans-8#/slide/1 |archive-date=October 26, 2016 |access-date=October 25, 2016 |work=ComingSoon.net |publisher=CraveOnline Media}}{{cite web |title=Oceans Ocho |url=http://www.dga.org/~/media/Files/Production%20List/CPLBAFull%20pdf.pdf?531 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221091256/http://www.dga.org/~/media/Files/Production%20List/CPLBAFull%20pdf.pdf?531 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |access-date=December 20, 2016 |publisher=Directors Guild of America}} In March 2017, Cate Blanchett confirmed that principal photography had been completed.{{cite magazine |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=March 4, 2017 |title=Ocean's 8: Cate Blanchett jokes 'there's only eight women working in Hollywood' |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/03/04/oceans-8-cate-blanchett-late-show/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304203704/http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/04/oceans-8-cate-blanchett-late-show/ |archive-date=March 4, 2017 |access-date=March 4, 2017 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}} However, in May 2017, it was reported that additional filming would take place on Staten Island at the former Arthur Kill Correctional Facility, which had recently been acquired by Broadway Stages after an initial rejection.{{cite web |last=Bitette |first=Nicole |date=May 5, 2017 |title='Ocean's 8' starring Sandra Bullock, Rihanna will film at former Staten Island prison |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/ocean-8-film-staten-island-prison-article-1.3140002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505222356/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/ocean-8-film-staten-island-prison-article-1.3140002 |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |access-date=May 6, 2017 |website=New York Daily News}}
Music
{{Main|Ocean's 8 (soundtrack){{!}}Ocean's 8 (soundtrack)}}
Reception
= Box office =
Ocean's 8 premiered at Alice Tully Hall in New York City on June 5, 2018, and was released theatrically in North America on June 8, 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures.{{cite news |last=Calvario |first=Liz |date=June 5, 2018 |title=Ocean's 8' Premiere: Rihanna, Sandra Bullock & More Criminally Stylish Stars |url=https://www.etonline.com/oceans-8-premiere-rihanna-sandra-bullock-more-criminally-stylish-stars-103618 |access-date=June 5, 2018 |website=Entertainment Tonight |publisher=CBS Studios}}{{cite news |last1=Washington |first1=Arlene |date=October 5, 2016 |title=All-Female 'Ocean's 8' Gets Summer 2018 Release |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oceans-8-set-summer-2018-935626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006013758/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oceans-8-set-summer-2018-935626 |archive-date=October 6, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2016 |work=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{cite web |author=Warner Bros. Pictures |date=April 12, 2018 |title=OCEAN'S 8 - Official Main Trailer |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5LoVcVsiSQ |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=YouTube}} The film grossed $140.2 million in the United States and Canada and $157.5 million in international territories, for a worldwide total of $297.7 million, against a production budget of $70 million.
In the United States and Canada, the film opened alongside Hotel Artemis and Hereditary and was projected to earn between $30 million and $45 million from 4,145 theaters during its opening weekend. Tracking comparisons included the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot and other female-led comedies such as The Heat (2013), Spy (2015), and Girls Trip (2017).{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=May 17, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' Looking Great On Tracking With Potential $45M Start |url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/rihanna-anne-hathaway-oceans-8-box-office-opening-projection-1202393228/ |access-date=May 29, 2018 |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}} Ocean's 8 earned $4 million in Thursday night previews (including $100,000 from early Wednesday screenings) and $15.8 million on its first full day. It went on to debut with $41.6 million, with 69% of its audience being female.{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=June 10, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' Steals Franchise Record With $41.5M Opening – Early Sunday Update |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/oceans-8-sandra-bullock-box-office-hereditary-hotel-artemis-1202406200/ |access-date=June 10, 2018 |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}}{{cite web |date=June 11, 2018 |title=Box office top 20: 'Ocean's 8' dethrones 'Solo' |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/box-office-top-20-oceans-dethrones-solo-55817692 |access-date=June 11, 2018 |work=ABC News |publisher=ABC |agency=Associated Press}} The film earned $19 million in its second weekend, finishing behind Incredibles 2, and $11.6 million in its third, ranking third behind Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Incredibles 2.{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=June 18, 2018 |title=Incredibles 2 Record $183M Beats Captain America: Civil War Opening & Lifetime Totals of Cars 3, A Bug's Life |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/incredibles-2-tag-superfly-weekend-box-office-1202411262/ |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Business Media}}{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=June 24, 2018 |title=Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with $150M Reps Uni's 2nd Highest Opening Ever – Sunday |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom-opening-weekend-box-office-1202415529/ |access-date=June 25, 2018 |work=Deadline Hollywood}}
=Critical response=
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Ocean's 8 received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 69% based on 360 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The site's consensus reads: "Ocean's 8 isn't quite as smooth as its predecessors, but still has enough cast chemistry and flair to enjoyably lift the price of a ticket from filmgoers up for an undemanding caper."{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y}}|type=m|title=Ocean's 8|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}{{RT data|edit}} On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100 based on 50 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."{{cite Metacritic|id=oceans-8|type=movie|title=Ocean's 8|access-date=May 3, 2022}} Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a grade of "B+," matching the scores of Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007).
Critics praised the film's ensemble cast and style, though some noted shortcomings in narrative depth. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone awarded the film 3 out of 4 stars, calling it "a heist caper that looks gorgeous, keeps the twists coming and bounces along on a comic rhythm that's impossible to resist."{{cite magazine |last=Travers |first=Peter |author-link=Peter Travers |date=June 6, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' Review: Heist Franchise's Female Reboot Gives You Stars For a Steal |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/oceans-8-movie-review-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-w521144 |access-date=June 6, 2018 |magazine=Rolling Stone}} Alonso Duralde of TheWrap described it as "slick, charming, and funny," but added that it "never quite kicks into high gear."{{cite web |last=Durande |first=Alonso |date=June 5, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' Film Review: Sandra Bullock and Her Female Crew Idle Amiably in Heist Farce |url=https://www.thewrap.com/oceans-8-film-review-sandra-bullock-cate-blanchett-rihanna/ |access-date=June 6, 2018 |work=TheWrap}} Variety
Ty Burr of The Boston Globe highlighted Blanchett's presence as a standout, while Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune found the film lacking ensemble cohesion, writing, "It's smooth, and far from inept. But it isn't much fun."{{cite web |last=Burr |first=Ty |date=June 6, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' is a different take on the bling ring |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2018/06/06/the-bling-ring/xvYjbb4zpHYpacpmFYYFBI/story.html |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=The Boston Globe}}{{cite news |last1=Phillips |first1=Michael |author-link=Michael Phillips (critic) |date=June 6, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' review: Sandra Bullock and Rihanna lead a low-stakes reboot |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-mov-oceans-8-rev-0605-story.html |access-date=June 5, 2018 |work=Chicago Tribune}} Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times praised the cast's chemistry but noted the absence of a compelling villain or stakes.{{cite web |last=Roeper |first=Richard |date=June 6, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' cast banters beautifully, but the heist is a bit too breezy |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/oceans-8-cast-banters-beautifully-but-the-heist-is-a-bit-too-breezy/ |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}} Manohla Dargis of The New York Times expressed frustration that the film incorporated romantic baggage even in a female-led heist, calling some of the narrative "needless filler."{{Cite news |last=Dargis |first=Manohla |date=2018-06-06 |title=Review: 'Ocean's 8' Women Walk Away With a Male Franchise. Sort Of. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/05/movies/oceans-8-review-sandra-bullock-rihanna.html |access-date=2022-03-05 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}
=Actor's response=
Following the film's release, Mindy Kaling suggested that some of the criticism stemmed from the lack of diversity among film critics, echoing remarks made by Meryl Streep on the influence of Rotten Tomatoes. Kaling stated that many critics "come at it from a different point of view" and may not connect with female-led films in the same way.{{cite news |last=Shoard |first=Catherine |date=June 15, 2018 |title=Ocean's 8 stars blame dominance of male critics for film's mixed reviews |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jun/15/oceans-8-dominance-men-film-reviews |access-date=June 16, 2018 |newspaper=The Guardian}}
Several journalists responded critically to that claim. Guy Lodge of Variety and other writers pointed out that many negative reviews were also written by female critics, including Emily Yoshida of Vulture and Stephanie Zacharek of Time. Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times acknowledged the need for greater diversity in film criticism but cautioned against assuming that critical responses are determined solely by identity, emphasizing instead the importance of varied perspectives.{{cite web |author=Justin Chang |date=June 20, 2018 |title=We need more diversity in film criticism, but 'Who is this movie for?' is the wrong question to ask |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-film-criticism-diversity-20180620-story.html |access-date=September 12, 2018 |work=Los Angeles Times}} Donald Clarke of The Irish Times noted that Ocean's 8 still received a "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and had been rated higher than Ocean's Twelve (2004).{{cite web |author=Donald Clarke |date=June 18, 2018 |title=Men shouldn't review 'Ocean's 8'? Wrong, Cate Blanchett |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/men-shouldn-t-review-ocean-s-8-wrong-cate-blanchett-1.3534130 |access-date=September 12, 2018 |work=Irish Times}}
Screenwriter Olivia Milch also addressed the pressure surrounding the film's success. In an interview with Refinery29, she commented, "Because the percentage of films that are either made by women or with female protagonists is so low, there does tend to be this pressure to perform very well... or if you screw up, then you're never going to get the chance again."{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2018 |title=How Olivia Milch Went From Dude To Ocean's 8 At Just 29 |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/200903/oceans-8-writer-olivia-milch-movies-women |access-date=March 31, 2022 |website=Refinery 29}}
Accolades
Home media
Ocean's 8 was first released on Digital HD on August 21, 2018, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.{{cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |date=July 26, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' Home Video Release Date, Features Revealed |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/2018/07/26/oceans-8-home-video-release-date-features-revealed/ |access-date=October 24, 2018 |work=Comickbook.com}} The film was subsequently made available on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on September 11, 2018.{{cite web |last=Evry |first=Max |date=September 11, 2018 |title=September 11 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/980137-september-11-blu-ray-digital-and-dvd-releases |access-date=October 24, 2018 |work=Comingsoon.net}} Upon its physical release, the film debuted at number one on the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart for the week ending September 15, 2018, indicating strong home video sales.{{cite news |date=September 20, 2018 |title='Ocean's 8' Displaces 'Deadpool 2' From Top Spot on Home Video Charts |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/oceans-8-displaces-deadpool-2-from-top-spot-on-home-video-charts/ |access-date=November 5, 2018 |work=Mediaplaynews.com}}
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