Out Of Sight (1998)

A bank robber (George Clooney) busts out of prison and kidnaps a Federal Marshal (Jennifer Lopez). An unlikely cat and mouse romance develops. Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard (GET SHORTY) and directed by Steven Soderbergh (ERIN BROCKOVICH). Grandly entertaining and slick as a shiny new dime. Casting is the key here and when you have a career bank robber played by George Clooney, you know you can't help but like him even if he is a criminal. The film is also a reminder what a good little actress Jennifer Lopez was before she decided she wanted to be a plastic pop star instead. Like OCEAN'S ELEVEN, Soderbergh imbues the film with cleverness and style and Scott Frank's Oscar nominated screenplay is sharp witted and the dialogue is rich. Far from a great film but more than good enough to rate your attention. The supporting cast is amazing: Albert Brooks, Ving Rhames, Viola Davis, Don Cheadle, Catherine Keener, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Nancy Allen, Dennis Farina, Luis Guzman and Steve Zahn.