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66. Out of Sight (1998)
This is one of those films that came out in the wake of the succes of Pulp Fiction. Many filmmakers were attempting to recreate the coolness, structure and atmosphere of Tarantino's masterpiece, but a lot of them failed terribly.
There were however a few good films that came out of it, like for instance Get Shorty (which I also really like), but this romantic crime dramedy by Steven Soderbergh is by far my favorite of them all. It's very tastefully directed, it features some of the best chemistry ever depicted on film (in my opinion) between two very handsome stars and it is often cited as the "sexiest film of all time".
It tells the story of a bank robber (played by George Clooney) who has to kidnap a US Marshall (played by Jennifer Lopez) for a short while, while breaking out of jail. While they're in the trunk of a car together, they share a casual, but strangely romantic moment that they both can't let go off...
Despite its 'sexy reputation', the film is never obscene. Soderbergh was able to charm the audience with sexual tension and romantic atmosphere in the middle of an intriguing crime plot, rather than using more physical images. Everything always feels sophisticated and engaging, because of the atmosphere that is evoked by the script's tension, the sharp performances and the brilliant directing.
For me personally, Out of Sight features one of the most effective romances ever put on film.
Watch this if you're in the mood for something cool, entertaining, romantic and sexy! I also strongly recommend it to every Clooney fan out there. He's awesome in this.
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This is one of those films that came out in the wake of the succes of Pulp Fiction. Many filmmakers were attempting to recreate the coolness, structure and atmosphere of Tarantino's masterpiece, but a lot of them failed terribly.
There were however a few good films that came out of it, like for instance Get Shorty (which I also really like), but this romantic crime dramedy by Steven Soderbergh is by far my favorite of them all. It's very tastefully directed, it features some of the best chemistry ever depicted on film (in my opinion) between two very handsome stars and it is often cited as the "sexiest film of all time".
It tells the story of a bank robber (played by George Clooney) who has to kidnap a US Marshall (played by Jennifer Lopez) for a short while, while breaking out of jail. While they're in the trunk of a car together, they share a casual, but strangely romantic moment that they both can't let go off...
Despite its 'sexy reputation', the film is never obscene. Soderbergh was able to charm the audience with sexual tension and romantic atmosphere in the middle of an intriguing crime plot, rather than using more physical images. Everything always feels sophisticated and engaging, because of the atmosphere that is evoked by the script's tension, the sharp performances and the brilliant directing.
For me personally, Out of Sight features one of the most effective romances ever put on film.
Watch this if you're in the mood for something cool, entertaining, romantic and sexy! I also strongly recommend it to every Clooney fan out there. He's awesome in this.
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