Ocean's Twelve (2004)

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are back with some help from the rest of the Ocean's Eleven crew, but the plot divides them up singly and into subgroups -- and against no less than four major antagonists -- so their appearances feel like cameos. (You see Bernie Mac in what seems like 3 scenes for 60 seconds total.) Matt Damon has a slightly bigger role but as a bumbler (apparently) and some of the plot twists stretch credulity. (I loved the idea of Julia Roberts impersonating Julia Roberts but how it was carried off was a clear fumble.) Ocean's Twelve is slower in action and humor than Ocean's Eleven -- you may get confused if you don't hear every line or nod off but it may not make a difference or you may not even care -- however, the dynamics parboil for a bit during the final plot twists. Catherine Zeta-Jones is a welcome addition. 3.5 stars.