Article: Charmed robbery; George Clooney and a cast of characters make 'Out of Sight,' well, out of sight.

"Out of Sight."

Rated R. At the Nickelodeon and suburban theaters.

3 1/2 stars

Is it still possible in this age of born-again disaster movies to appreciate the virtues of a solid, well-crafted film? "Out of Sight," Steven Soderbergh's smart adaptation of the novel by Elmore Leonard, is in danger of getting swept aside by such "event" films as "The X-Files" and "Armageddon." That would be a shame, since "Out of Sight" is one of the few satisfying films in a season conspicuous for its lack of them.

Funny, stylish, beautifully photographed and cast and above all steamy, the film is grounded in the unlikely love affair of a lifetime ...

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