Now You See Me (2013)

Dowd finds the film a ludicrous but spirited caper that works best as light, entertaining popcorn fare. He singles out the leads’ easy chemistry while criticizing the CGI-assisted stage effects as a kind of cheating.

The critic finds it a glossy, fast-paced, fizzy blockbuster that is implausible but leaves food for thought. They praise the cast, especially the lively chemistry and comic gags between Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher.

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Blohm finds the film a campy, propulsive spectacle whose final reveal fails to match the buildup. He praises the execution of the bubble illusion, even while calling it implausible.

Staunton gives the film a three-star verdict, describing it as a fast-paced drama. He singles out its gaudy Vegas setting, intricate plotting and snappy dialogue.

The review finds the film engaging and energetic at first, but says its overloaded plot buckles under an absurd final twist. It praises the eye-popping spectacle and the cast’s evident enjoyment, while noting that the magic works less well on film.

The critic finds the film’s promising setup overwhelmed by exhausting plotting and an obvious final twist. They praise the ensemble’s early rapport and comic performances, while faulting the bloated second half and hollow characters.

Richards finds the film entertaining for much of its runtime but says its ending undermines the fun. He praises the magicians-as-criminals conceit and the elaborate set-pieces, while criticizing the improbable, rule-breaking reveals.

Johnston dismisses the film as a flouncy exercise in would-be story chicanery. He questions the point of a magic movie when CGI makes its tricks feel unconvincing.

Foundas finds the caper watchable but ultimately flimsy and unsatisfying. He praises the accomplished magic tricks, while faulting the film for sidelining its illusionists and relying on monotonous camerawork.

Ebiri finds the film energetic and imaginative but ultimately muddled and unsuccessful. He praises its inventive premise while faulting the convoluted explanations and choppy editing.

Goldstein finds the film noisy, implausible and ultimately disappointing. He praises the briefly dazzling magician showmanship but says the plot’s holes and overlong twists weaken it.

McCarthy finds the caper flashy but ultimately hollow, with no suspense or meaningful character investment. He singles out Melanie Laurent as the film’s only source of warmth.

The review dismisses the film as overcomplicated nonsense, arguing that its attempts at cleverness quickly exhaust viewers. It also criticizes Leterrier’s restless camera movement during even basic exposition.

Bradshaw finds the heist caper overcomplicated, implausible and dull. He praises its opening ten minutes but says the magicians’ skills and characters fail to make the story work.

The critic finds it an enjoyable, clever-enough magician heist romp, though it loses momentum near the end. The review praises its ability to keep viewers guessing but faults the finale for relying on an exposition dump.

Allen finds the film entertaining but ultimately not clever enough, criticizing its manipulative final twist. He praises Mark Ruffalo’s comic presence as the standout in a strong cast.

Pape finds the film relentlessly entertaining but says its convoluted, anticlimactic ending lets it down. He praises the lively cast, especially Mark Ruffalo and Mélanie Laurent, while finding Jesse Eisenberg ill-suited to his role.

Houston finds the film entertaining but shallow, with its showmanship undermined by thin characters and predictable twists. The cast and flashy magic performances are singled out as strengths, while the late-arriving attempt at substance feels awkward.

The critic pans the film as smug, irritating and ultimately unconvincing. She particularly faults the implausible explanations for the robberies and the lack of substance in the cast’s roles.

The critic finds the film engaging at first but ultimately an overly complicated mess. They praise its energetic first half, while faulting the excess twists and an implausible final reveal.