Synopsis

Reuben (Elliot Gould) is double-crossed by casino mogul Willy Banks (Al Pacino), leading Danny Ocean (George Clooney) to round up the usual suspects for a hugely audacious heist motivated by revenge.

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Syriana is a dense Mideast oil and politics dramatization, containing several plot lines that intersect in few yet pivotal ways. The total picture is both mesmerizing and confusing - which I think is part of the point. The reality of the Mideast is a confusing mix of politics, culture, corporate interests, and human fallibility.

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