Out of Sight" tells the story of the love between a bank robber (Jack, played by Clooney) and an FBI agent (Karen, played by Lopez). Jack breaks out of prison thanks to a few buddies, but Karen happens to be in the prison parking lot during the attempt. She tries to apprehend the escapees, but she ends up in her own trunk with Jack since they decide, at the last minute, to use her car as their ticket to freedom. The sparks fly, and once they part ways, the two try to figure out if a romance could actually be possible between them. The chemistry between Karen and Jack was completely believable thanks to great acting by Lopez and Clooney. Normally, George's acting doesn't impress me. Even when he donned the Batman suit in "Batman and Friends" or whatever it was called, I still thought, 'Oh, there's Doug Ross (Clooney's ER character) as Batman'. But, he was actually great in this role, looking very dapper, might I add, in a few scenes. Lopez was equally successful in her role. The supporting actors are top notch. I watched this movie with my mom, and many parts had her laughing, so I think she enjoyed this movie too. Director Steven Soderbergh has a unique vision. This is the first film of his that I've seen, but this one makes me want to see more. As an example, at the times when it seemed most appropriate, he froze the frame for a few fleeting moments so that you could savor the complexity of the moment. That was very effective. The story is also told in an original flashback manner, which makes for a fresh film experience. Watch for the scene when Karen and Jack are talking in the coctail lounge and the snow is falling in the background. Great filmmaking!
Review of Out of Sight
