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Play trailer 2:19 Poster for Now You See Me PG-13 Released May 31, 2013 1h 56m Comedy Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film Harrelson is on in A-game big time as this funny, witty mentalist... Rated: B+ Aug 20, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeffrix almost as good as the first. not enough Isla Fisher! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/10/21 Full Review Cherilyn J This movie was definitely better than the 2nd one. Has a lot of twists and turns, and the magic was incredible! :) Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Andrey L Movie was terrible and it took me 50 minutes in to realize it. What the movie lacked was consistency. Everything about this movie was inconsistent. The plot, acting, and even the character development. The plot didn't make sense and was inconsistent. The movie tried too hard to give plot twists and just made it nonsensical. The two main characters were obviously supposed to be intimate, but they both lacked chemistry and it seemed like they didn't like each other. The character development was good awful. A lot of screentime was spent building the main character to prepare the audience for the other twist, but a lot happened in the film that just contradicted itself. When a movie tries to make a strong plot twist you have to make sure previous scenes don't contradict later scenes. For example, with the way Mark Ruffalo fought and chased Dave Franco there's NO WAY you can turn later say Mark's character was behind it all. When you rewatch a movie with a strong plot twists there have to be hidden cues like "ah how'd I miss that!" Instead with this film, if you rewatch it, you'll be like "Wait, it doesn't make sense to do that if you're gonna use the plot twist in the end." As aforementioned, lack of consistency. Morgan's character was abused and made a fool of. That is just a total waste of his strength. The movie went all in on their plot twist to really shock the audience and in the end that just made it feel like the first 50 minutes were a waste. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Samuel W A thrilling movie that keeps you guessing at every single turn on what the Four Horsemen might do and why they do it. With an aspect of faith, and a multitude of twists and turns, the movie walks you blindly into a festival of cards and charades. It has some of the most realistic moments I've seen in a “magic” movie and plenty of excellent writers to keep the all-star cast accompanied. With Mark Ruffalo and Jesse Eisenberg at the helm, they are complimented handsomely by Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and so many other amazing actors. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Chris O one of my favorite movies Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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