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The Vincent Chase Award: Are We Sure This Character Is Actually Good at Their Job?

Doug Liman’s scheduling bets against Soderbergh

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  • Doug Liman is the off-label choice: betting the shoot could finish before Ocean’s Twelve reportedly added $26 million when Pitt had to leave.
  • Liman reportedly made the same scheduling mistake with Damon on The Bourne Identity before Ocean’s Eleven, making the repeated bet against Soderbergh especially absurd.
  • The criticism is qualified by praise for Liman’s enjoyable, visually exciting films despite stories of chaotic productions.