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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 5965
Released: April 18, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
MEET JACK FOLEY, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BANK ROBBER IN THE COUNTRY. ON THE DAY JACK BUSTS OUT OF JAIL, HE FINDS HIMSELF STEALING SOMETHING FAR MORE PRECIOUS THAN MONEY, KAREN SISCO'S HEART. SHE'S SMART, SEXY AND UNFORTUNATELY FOR JACK, SHE'S A FEDERAL MARSHAL. NOW THEY ARE WILLING TO RISK IT ALL.
Description of Out of Sight (Collector's Edition):
Out of Sight scored critical raves, but its title sums up the theatrical fate of Steven Soderbergh's coolly comic crime caper and misfit romance based on Elmore Leonard's novel. But this is the sort of buried treasure home video was created to rescue.
George Clooney comes into his own as a leading man in the role of inveterate bank robber Jack Foley. Incarcerated, he uses another inmate's prison break as a cover for his own escape. Waiting for him, according to plan, is his partner, Buddy (Ving Rhames). Also waiting for him, not according to plan, is federal agent Karen Sisco (the ravishing Jennifer Lopez). She finds herself disarmed in more ways than one when she is deposited in the getaway car's trunk with Jack. But that doesn't stop her from joining the task force created to capture him, while he plans "one last heist."
Out of Sight is a rich, entertaining film, stylish without being showy, faithful to the integrity of Leonard's potent dialogue and quirky characters, and seamlessly acted by a dream ensemble. Standouts include Albert Brooks as convicted insider trader Richard Ripley, who while in prison brags to the wrong people that he has $5 million in uncut diamonds hidden in his house; Don Cheadle as Maurice (don't call him "Snoopy") Miller, with whom Jack warily teams up to steal said diamonds; Dennis Farina as Karen's protective father (his idea of a birthday gift is a Sig-Hauer .38); and, in unbilled cameos, Michael Keaton, reprising his Jackie Brown role as FBI agent Ray Nicolet, and Samuel L. Jackson.
If you liked Get Shorty and Jackie Brown, you'll find this, well, Out of Sight. --Donald Liebenson
Out of Sight (Collector's Edition) Reviews:
I like your hair, I like your outfit... 
2009-10-21 - Out of Sight is truly one of the great films of the 90s. Clooney and Lopez have amazing, unbelievable chemistry, and the supporting cast never disappoints. I can and do watch the bar and trunk scenes over and over again, because they're so nuanced and so well put-together it's simply a pleasure reveling in the craftsmanship of it all. If you haven't seen this movie, rent it, and after you rent it buy it. You'll never want for 123 minutes of entertainment again.
3.5 stars out of 4 
2009-06-10 - The Bottom Line:
A smart, sexy, and well-directed thriller that races through its running length and ends perfectly, Out of Sight may be remembered now for relaunching Steven Soderbergh after years in the wilderness and being an important stepping stone in George Clooney's career, but it's an extremely entertaining film in its own right.
All star cast & outstanding story.......
2009-06-04 - A great, great movie that I haven't thought about in ten years!
I own alot of DVDs and alot of old VHS tapes, I had "Out of Sight" buried at the bottom and decided to watch it for the second time ever (since I bought it (99').
Wow, was I surprised! The movie is excellent, the cast is a super star studded lineup like no other-
George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Zahn, Don Cheadle, Ving Rhames, Samuel L. Jackson, Luis Guzman (Waiting), Catherine Keener (40 Year Old Virgin), Michael Keaton, Dennis Farina, Isiah Washington and Albert Brooks all star in "Out of Sight"!
Great writing, great acting!
"Out of Sight" is based off the book written by Elmore Leonard, all the movies based off his books are good - "Killshot", "3:10 to Yuma", "Get Shorty" and "Be Cool"!
Enjoy this one, you won't be disappointed!
Out of Sight
2009-05-05 - I liked it. Good combo of drama, light action, comedy and good acting primarily from supporting players.
Excellent Movie with Orginal Plot
2009-02-15 - I have been reading the negative reviews on this movie and feel like no one really understood what this movie was about. The love story between Jenifer Lopez and George Clooney is a big part of the movie, but the heist pulled off at the end of this movie is what draws you in and keeps you focused. The originality in the plot is something that has never been examined before, a love story between a federal marshall and a convict. A lot of the negative reviews have been ripping Clooney's acting, but his cool delivery makes you believe he can pull off whatever he wants. The struggle between good and evil and the fine line between them is also examined. Director Steven Sodebergh briallantly delivers a story that keeps you guessing all the way to the end what might happen. Something that I have not seen in the previous reviews is the performances of Don Cheadle and Steve Zahn, each bring a compelling element to the movie and make the story whole and very entertaining. The final robbery at the end is set up wonderfully and brings some closure to the movie. One last note, I thought the addition of Samuel L. Jackson at the end of the movie was a wonderful touch. In summary, disregard all the negative reviews as this is an excellently crafted movie and will keep your interest all the way through
