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Nicky (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.
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Focus may have a few too many twists and turns, but it nearly skates by on its glamorous setting and the charm of its stars.

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Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association Focus is a bit too slick, but engaging nonetheless. Mar 7, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire It reminds us why he became a star in the first place, and provides a glimpse of where he might go from here. May 28, 2016 Full Review Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic If it's so easy to guess what women want, why is this movie so utterly devoid of any of it? Dec 31, 2015 Full Review Benjamín Harguindey EscribiendoCine Smith and Robbie behave like nothing other than movie stars, and they're certainly the only ones pushing the vehicle. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Nov 16, 2025 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia It tries to offer something refreshing, using the chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie as its main selling point, but overall, it plays it safe with a predictable and dull plot about deceptions and scams. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/10 Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Really good caper films tend to deliver one really good payoff. "Focus" feels like it has about three of those and all are flat-out awesome with just a hint of heavy-handedness. Rated: 4/5 Oct 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Marco L (CASTELLANO) Focus es ese tipo de película que te pones para desconectar y, sin hacer magia, te mantiene enganchado lo justo. No es el gran thriller de estafadores que promete ser, pero tiene suficiente ritmo y descaro como para que el tiempo pase sin mirar el reloj. Y en un género donde es fácil aburrir a mitad de camino, eso ya es una pequeña victoria. Lo que más sostiene la película es la pareja protagonista. Will Smith tiene ese encanto automático que arrastra incluso cuando el guion patina, y Margot Robbie ilumina cada escena con una mezcla de carisma y naturalidad que hace que todo parezca más sólido de lo que realmente es. Su química funciona, aunque la historia no siempre esté a la altura de ellos dos. La trama juega a sorprender más de lo que puede soportar. Hay giros que te los ves venir desde el otro lado de la habitación, y otros que rozan lo imposible, pero como el tono nunca se toma demasiado en serio, acaba funcionando como una especie de espectáculo elegante y ligero. Es cine de estafas "de superficie": bonito de ver, rápido, con diálogos ágiles… pero sin ese ingenio que te deja repasando el truco después. Al final queda justo en medio: entretenida, con momentos brillantes, pero sin ese golpe final que haga memorable lo que has visto. Es una mezcla curiosa entre comedia, romance y timo clásico, y aunque no encaja del todo, sí consigue lo básico: que pases un buen rato sin pedirle más de la cuenta. (ENGLISH) Focus is one of those films you put on when you want something light, fast and uncomplicated. It never becomes the sharp, clever con-artist thriller it tries to imitate, but it moves with enough style to keep you watching without checking your phone. In a genre that easily collapses halfway through, that’s already something. The real draw is the duo at the center. Will Smith leans on his natural charm, and even when the script gets wobbly, he holds the scene together. Margot Robbie is the real surprise here: bright, funny and effortlessly magnetic. Their chemistry doesn’t fix the film, but it makes the ride smoother and much more enjoyable. The plot wants to be twisty, sometimes too much. You can see some turns coming from a mile away, and others stretch credibility to the limit. Still, the movie isn’t pretending to be airtight; it plays more like glossy entertainment with quick dialogue and visual polish. It’s "surface-level" con-artist cinema: stylish, fun to watch, but never as smart as it thinks it is. In the end, it sits right in the middle. Entertaining, lively, occasionally clever, but far from unforgettable. It’s the kind of movie that works once and doesn’t need a second viewing — and there’s nothing wrong with that when it delivers what it promises. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/24/25 Full Review Marcus T This movie did not hold up as well upon a second viewing. Smith and Robbie didn't have convincing screen chemistry to make the romantic element stick. Robbie is a good actress, but they did not give her a character with any depth. The scams and cons were imaginative (often far fetched) as a diversion, but somehow the whole plot did not hold together that well. In the end the parts did not add up to a satisfying whole. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Jonathan K That was fun, with good twists and solid pacing. Some plot points felt a little sloppy, especially the scenes meant to throw the viewer off the scent. They don’t fully add up once you see the whole picture. Overall, though, it's an enjoyable movie with charismatic leads. It strikes a good balance between keeping the viewer in the dark and still making them feel like they know what’s going on. The con was on and I genuinely didn't know what was going to happen. Fun time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review thiago s Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/23/25 Full Review Audience Member Es una buena película, para ver un fin de semana con amigos o familia. La trama es atractiva y además te atrapa. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/25 Full Review Leo G. Nothing wrong with it! Great entertainment! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Nicky (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.
Director
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Producer
Denise Di Novi
Screenwriter
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
DiNovi Pictures, Zaftig Films
Rating
R (Language|Brief Violence|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$53.9M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Digital
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