Director: Jon M. Chu
Writer: Ed Solomon
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg
Mark Ruffalo
Woody Harrelson
Dave Franco
Lizzy Caplan
Daniel Racliffe
Michael Caine
Morgan Freeman
Rating: **
Release date: Out Now
I was a massive fan of the original Now You See Me, jam packed with twists, illusions, a great cast and excitement. However the sequel felt half hearted, and left me underwhelmed and disappointed. The cast are just as entertaining as the first time around, but the film brings nothing new to the table.
One year after tricking the FBI and winning the public over
with their Robin Hood-esque magic spectacles, The Four Horsemen make a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical workings of a tech genius. The man behind the metaphorical mask is none
other than Walter Mabry (Radcliffe), a tech prodigy who forces the Horsemen into
pulling off their most difficult heist ever. The only way out, is to
perform one last impossible stunt to clear their names and reveal the true
mastermind behind it all.
The only positive addition to the series is Lizzy Caplan as Lula. She is dry, sarcastic and super sassy; and she is a strong competitor in this male heavy movie. She provides the comic relief, without being the one dimensional group clown, and her scenes are often the most entertaining. Caplan is no stranger to playing this sort of cunning character, and she makes Lula charming as well as wicked smart.
The other new addition is Daniel Radcliffe as the villain. My problem is Radcliffe isn't that great at acting. He has never managed to shake off Harry Potter, and no matter what role I've seen him in, he has only been able to portray the boy wizard. He played Harry brilliantly, but for this role we needed a different kind of magic, and Radcliffe failed to achieve that sparkle. He often comes across as a spoilt brat, throwing their toys out their pram; not a manipulative mastermind.
It is still thrilling to look at, and the main ensemble are just as funny and natural as they were the first time around. The problem is, it feels like I'm watching the first movie again, and after half an hour I found my self bored and disinterested. Daniel Radcliffe was a poor choice as the movies villain, as I just don't buy that anyone finds him intimidating. It was a nice try, but Now You See Me 2 falls flat on it's face. Let's hope the third movie in the franchise manages to win back some of it's magic and glamour.
Writer: Ed Solomon
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg
Mark Ruffalo
Woody Harrelson
Dave Franco
Lizzy Caplan
Daniel Racliffe
Michael Caine
Morgan Freeman
Rating: **
Release date: Out Now
I was a massive fan of the original Now You See Me, jam packed with twists, illusions, a great cast and excitement. However the sequel felt half hearted, and left me underwhelmed and disappointed. The cast are just as entertaining as the first time around, but the film brings nothing new to the table.
Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan, Woody Harrelson & Jesse Eisenberg |
The only positive addition to the series is Lizzy Caplan as Lula. She is dry, sarcastic and super sassy; and she is a strong competitor in this male heavy movie. She provides the comic relief, without being the one dimensional group clown, and her scenes are often the most entertaining. Caplan is no stranger to playing this sort of cunning character, and she makes Lula charming as well as wicked smart.
Daniel Radcliffe |
It is still thrilling to look at, and the main ensemble are just as funny and natural as they were the first time around. The problem is, it feels like I'm watching the first movie again, and after half an hour I found my self bored and disinterested. Daniel Radcliffe was a poor choice as the movies villain, as I just don't buy that anyone finds him intimidating. It was a nice try, but Now You See Me 2 falls flat on it's face. Let's hope the third movie in the franchise manages to win back some of it's magic and glamour.
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