5 Best Films by Steven Soderbergh
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Most films will tell a story in a linear fashion which goes from point A to B before coming to a predictable
ending. But for The Limey, it's anything but. The editing is different and innovative. Although it's
disjointedly told, the story is pieced together like a jigsaw puzzle. All over the film is the awesome style
that gives it a lasting neo-noir stamp. Terence Stamp is Wilson; he's just perfect. Everybody else is
brilliant, too.
A sensual motion picture, Sex, Lies, and Videotape explores people's sexuality and their fears,
misgivings, and apprehensions about it. James Spader (at his sexual best), Laura San Giacomo, Andie MacDowell, and
Peter Gallagher give the performances of their careers. The dialogue is absolutely first-rate.
Benicio del Toro is the reason to watch this film over and over. It's such a classy performance that ends with
his character watching a kids baseball game and knowing what he had done. Benicio del Toro has another great
scene when he's in the pool with two DEA agents for a chat. There are other standouts as well, and the Mexico
scenes are gritty to watch.
Julia Roberts earned the Oscar for Best Actress. How much of what's shown in the film is true? It turns out to be
nearly everything. Even the real Erin Brockovich called it "98% accurate." Simply put, the movie is better when
Julia Roberts stops being a bitch with an attitude and starts gathering facts about what's happening to residents
of the town. During this process, Ed Masry begins to see Erin's worth through how she works with them.
Ocean's 11 or Ocean's Eleven? The remake, of course. Its main attraction is the all-star cast
which includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and so on. The Rat Pack may
have been popular back then, but it's woefully dated today just like their movie. That's because smoking and
drinking all the time isn't cool.
Updated:
10/27/25