Now You See Me 2 (2016)

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

I was totally surprised at how great this film.You could feel your paranoia rise as the film went on and as you gradually learned the details of the real situation.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

2013's Now You See Me was a glossy cross-genre movie in which a group of four stage magicians - the Horsemen - created assorted illusions the purpose of which, it transpired, was to remove money from corrupt big business and return it, Robin Hood-style - to those from whom it has been stolen.This sequel reunites the cast (with the exception of Isla Fisher, whose token female place is taken by Lizzie Caplan), with the addition of Daniel Radcliffe, and this time they are on the defensive as things go somewhat awry. They have to figure out how to steal a high-tech bit of kit from a computer company, and various magic techniques are brought to bear in a rather improbable but very enjoyable robbery caper.The whole thing is rather improbable, to be frank, but that didn't spoil it: it's quite clever, and it's great fun, and that was quite sufficient to enable me to suspend my disbelief, especially throughout the rather silly but hugely enjoyable finale (they explained how the three card monte worked, but they never explained how Jesse Eisenberg did his disappearance).The cast are all fine - even Radcliffe, who seldom impresses me as an actor, is OK. The Horsemen work well as an ensemble, and there are some revelations which refer back to the first film, although you don't have to have seen it in order to appreciate them.It's not quite as good as its predecessor, but it's still great fun.

If you have any intelligence at all, you will, not only by seeing on IMDB page it says "COMEDY", but also, find by watching the film that is is a PARODY. For instance, there's (the actor of) Harry Potter that doesn't believe in magic and believes in science instead.The issue is though that in my opinion, FIRSTLY it should've tried even harder to make things go overboard, with all the effects and stuff. I mean the CGI is exactly the point to the parody -- but people also mistook it for a serious film because the film doesn't go crazy enough with it. SECONDLY, it's should've parodied all the characters heavier. The characters clearly are meant for parody as well but they don't strike you like that hard enough leaving the experience a little blunt.Don't skip the film just because unintelligent kids here couldn't figure out it's a parody.Overall, it's decent entertainment if you understand you are watching a comedy (parody), not a serious mystery film which it clearly doesn't claim to be.

Agree with the critics here. Empty film full of magic tricks. The only fun is to guess how or what. The big crowds cheering make no sense at all.

It can be a fun film if you know what you are getting into, but is lacking in parts. The concept is interesting but sometimes is too far separated from reality. The acting is just okay, nobody gives a fantastic performance. Daniel Radcliffe's character is very strange and his dynamic with Michael Caine is under developed. Furthermore, the comedy is rather misplaced or just has bad timing. The cinematography is bland but the final shot is quite unique! One scene - despite being a little silly - is very fun. As they have to pass a card to each other without being noticed, the film gets creative with the way the magicians pass it to each other. The settings are pretty, and can stand out from just a typical city. Overall, a fun action film but nothing groundbreaking.