NOW YOU

              SEE ME    4.0***

 

         My wife and II absolutely loved this film. "Now You See Me" is like nothing I've ever seen before and that’s saying a lot.. The movie tells the story of a group of magicians called The Four Horsemen who use their skills to pull off some sensational international robberies. The magicians are Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco. Imagine this movie as” Ocean's Eleven” meets “The Prestige” and you’ll get a good feel for the movie.  

 

Since they make their stunts public, allowing the world to "witness" the robberies, authorities are in hot pursuit. Detective Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) is accompanied in his search by French detective Alma Dray (Melanie Laurent). Will the Four Horsemen be able to pull of their final heist without being caught, or will it be curtains for the Quartet ?

The plot is so original and full of fresh ideas and witty comedy. I love how fast paced this film is. I swear there isn't a dull moment from beginning to end. The plot itself has so many twists and turns it should be a pretzel, but it keeps the audience guessing the whole time and hits you with major shock factor. Other fine actors are Michael Caine (more of a cameo role) and Morgan Freeman( with a significant role as a magician debunker) The cinematography, with one exception, and special effects are phenomenal. It is bursting with rich colors and textures, drawing you into the magic and making the illusions appear so real .

My only complaint, which is minor, is  with the film’s  cinematography.  The occasional use of the hand-held camera is distracting because  it is moving around, either rotating around actors as they talk or around the scenery. It's hard to focus and, in my opinion, a badly used technique in this film..  

 

But this is a “must see” film and best if seen on the big screen. It’s the most enjoyable film I’ve seen this year !!!!!

 

Clark