Now You See Me

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Now You See Me

PG-13

Released May 31, 2013

1h 56m

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Charismatic magician Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) leads a team of talented illusionists called the Four Horsemen. Atlas and his comrades mesmerize audiences with a pair of amazing magic shows that drain the bank accounts of the corrupt and funnel the money to audience members. A federal agent (Mark Ruffalo) and an Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) intend to rein in the Horsemen before their next caper, and they turn to Thaddeus (Morgan Freeman), a famous debunker, for help.

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Critics Consensus

Now You See Me's thinly sketched characters and scattered plot rely on sleight of hand from the director to distract audiences.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

The magic tricks are quite spectacular, especially one which features Ms Fisher floating above the audience in a giant bubble. But Now You See Me needed more sharpness for it be a really good film.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 20, 2019

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

It's a fun set-up with a terrific cast - [Jesse] Eisenberg plays against type as a smooth-talking card trickster while [Woody] Harrelson radiates easy charm as a mentalist and serial flirt.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2017

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Keith Phipps

The Dissolve

Audiences go to magic shows to get fooled, but that doesn't mean they want to leave feeling cheated.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 11, 2013

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Harrelson is on in A-game big time as this funny, witty mentalist...

Rated: B+

Aug 20, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Now You See Me may boast incidental pleasures courtesy of an all-star cast, but the film’s oft-repeated line “the closer you look, the less you’ll see” ultimately proves true.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 6, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The story is riddled with plot holes. Some characters are so poorly written. The magic, which should be a strong point, won’t blow anyone’s socks off.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Jeffrix

almost as good as the first. not enough Isla Fisher!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/10/21

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Maryam K

«Now You See Me», directed by Louis Leterrier, is a captivating heist thriller that artfully blends magic and deception. The film revolves around a group of illusionists known as the four horsemen, who pull off a series of daring bank heists during their performances, robbing corrupt businessmen while entertaining crowds. The film features an ensemble cast, including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Isla Fisher, each bringing their charisma to the roles. The plot unfurls through clever twists and turns, keeping viewers guessing about the true motivations of the characters. The film's pacing is brisk; it balances the thrill of the heists with the intrigue of cat-and-mouse games involving an FBI agent and an Interpol detective. While the film entertains with its stylish visuals and clever setup, it prioritizes spectacle, leaving some character backstories underdeveloped. Compared to other heist films, such as «Ocean's Eleven», it lacks a certain depth but compensates with its unique thematic focus on illusion versus reality. In conclusion, «Now You See Me» is an exhilarating film that captivates with its innovative approach and spectacular heists. While it may not dive deep into character exploration, its entertainment value and clever plot twists make it a must-see for fans of thrillers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Chris O

one of my favorite movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Audience Member

Very fun movie about magicians. Sometimes got a bit complex in terms of word choice for a non-native speaker, but overall storyline is great, with many twists and turns

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Carlos T

Filme: Truque de Mestre Assistido: Set/24 Elenco: @jesseelsenberg @davefranko @islafisher @michael_caine_official @morganfreeman @woodyharrelson @markruffalo Modelo: #aventura #ficção Duração: 1h 55m Ano: 2013 Minha opinião: Um filme interessante que traz uma proposta diferente; a mágica. Como exemplo o filme “O Ilusionista” mais um filme muito bom. Aqui temos um mágico X, que reúne uma equipe de mágicos medianos e depois de um tempo os transformam em Super Mágicos; Daniel (Jesse), Merritt (Woody), Jack (Dave) e a simpática Henley (Islar). Tudo começa no dia que o dinheiro de um Banco na Europa some e chove no meio da mágica, depois tem outra mágica que surpreende a todos e nisso tudo temos Tadeus (Morgan) que quer sabotar tudo. Até o dia clímax com uma mágica onde beneficia pessoas que perderam dinheiro de investimento para Arthur (Caine) e tudo é devolvido e ao final Tadeus é incriminado e preso. O filme tem boas atuações e bons CGI e efeitos. Roteiro e enredo muito inteligente e com um ótimo enredo. Parabéns pela construção deste filme. Tanto que a continuação com a parte 2. Vale apena assistir? Sim commcerteza Nota: 8,5

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Grumbly Curmudgeon W

I absolutely adored this flick. It's fun, snappy dialog, beautiful effects, keeps you guessing until the twist end, and had me rooting for the protagonists without ever thinking, "morons deserve what they get." Think of it like a cross between Usual Suspects and Oceans 11.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Louis Leterrier

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Jesse Eisenberg

J. Daniel Atlas

Mark Ruffalo

Dylan Rhodes

Woody Harrelson

Merritt McKinney

Mélanie Laurent

Alma Dray

Isla Fisher

Henley Reeves

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Now You See Me: Official Clip - The Piranha Tank

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Synopsis

Charismatic magician Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) leads a team of talented illusionists called the Four Horsemen. Atlas and his comrades mesmerize audiences with a pair of amazing magic shows that drain the bank accounts of the corrupt and funnel the money to audience members. A federal agent (Mark Ruffalo) and an Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) intend to rein in the Horsemen before their next caper, and they turn to Thaddeus (Morgan Freeman), a famous debunker, for help.

Director: Louis Leterrier
Producer: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen, Boaz Yakin
Screenwriter: Ed Solomon, Boaz Yakin, Edward Ricourt
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: K/O Paper Products
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Some Action)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 31, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $117.7M
Runtime: 1h 56m

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