To get that started, he decides to let her know that he’s in town and does so by walking right into the casino hotel he’s soon to rob and announce he’s here for her. Ocean’s Eleven, 2001 © Warner Bros.įirst, why Tess, whom we come to find out is not only lovely, but intelligent and talented, would want anything to do with a jerk like Terry is never really explained to matter, but that’s not important, only that Danny woos her back. She’s Danny’s ex-wife Tess ( Julia Roberts) and that’s make all the difference. You see, Benedict not only has a vice grip on the Las Vegas casino racket, pushing out others and having a hand in ruthlessly closing down others, he’s also got a beautiful girlfriend, which would seem inconsequential, however she’s not just any woman off the strip. THAT MOMENT: In it to win it, Danny surely wants to get that money, but we soon learn, thanks to a little mistrust on Rusty’s part, that his pal has ulterior motives. It’s not exactly deep and every single character is so broadly defined, especially the villain, it’s swimming in shallow waters.
