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TVJerryMar 5, 2015

Will Smith plays a master con man/thief, who takes an "intern" (Margot Robbie) under his wing. They get deeper and deeper into the deceptive world of fast fingers and fast-talking, while their romance complicates matters. The twists provide aWill Smith plays a master con man/thief, who takes an "intern" (Margot Robbie) under his wing. They get deeper and deeper into the deceptive world of fast fingers and fast-talking, while their romance complicates matters. The twists provide a few surprises and the characters are interesting (esp. Robbie, who's not only beautiful, but charismatic). The pace gets thick before it ends, but it's still slick and entertaining escapism.… Expand

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wornoutspinesMar 11, 2015

The Will Smith redemption movie, Focus, was a bit of a step up from After Earth. He could honestly only go up following After Earth.

Focus is a better movie than I anticipated, actually that's a lie. Despite the cast my expectations wereThe Will Smith redemption movie, Focus, was a bit of a step up from After Earth. He could honestly only go up following After Earth.

Focus is a better movie than I anticipated, actually that's a lie. Despite the cast my expectations were low, so I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't much of a stinker. The movie is entertaining, the story is somewhat interesting, but - of course there is a but - it could have been much better.

My main problem with Focus is that I wasn't engaged in the story, it wasn't because it's poorly written, it's not. I walked into the movie theater knowing that it was about con-artists - the marketing never hid it, if you've seen the trailer you know this. Anyway, knowing that it was about con artists and the tagline is “Never loose Focus” I never really let my guard down and I didn't let myself believe what I was seeing. I was busy trying to figure out what the con was before it happened and that's where the movie kind of disappoint.

They did not play on the fact that the audience may be looking for clues as to what is going on. There are no real clues for the audience to find, there are very little things for you to think back on and say "That's right I saw that." They either show how it or explain it once it already happened. So if you're like me, looking for bread crumbs for you to figure out the con Focus hardly leaves any. I only got sucked into one scene and totally believed what they fed me for a little while. But much later when the big twist came I wasn't shock or surprised.

I probably would have had a better experience of the film if there were hidden clues leading up to the cons or if there was one character, who wasn't a con artist, that I could have trusted allowing me to let my guard down and get conned.

The leads, Will Smith and Margot Robbie, work well on screen. Will Smith is not his usual happy, upbeat, self in this movie but it suits the character. As for Margot Robbie, she plays the sex symbol cliché well without letting herself get trapped by it. She's more than a dumb, interchangeable pin up, she showed it in The Wolf Of Wall Street and also in interviews you quickly get that she knows how and when to wield the power than she has. She's talented and it shows in the movie.

Focus is a decent movie, it lacks refinement but it’s entertaining, Smith is slowly getting back on top after the stinker that After Earth was.… Expand

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LukesikwebuMar 21, 2015

Great comeback from After Earth, Mr Smith.
Focus is a cool, well-shot con film with tons of gloss. It's a refreshing romantic comedy, that's actually funny too. However, the twists and intent to mislead the audience are a bit much, andGreat comeback from After Earth, Mr Smith.
Focus is a cool, well-shot con film with tons of gloss. It's a refreshing romantic comedy, that's actually funny too. However, the twists and intent to mislead the audience are a bit much, and sometimes hinder on believability. The script could've been a tad more linear, and still worked. Overall, the film is thoroughly entertaining and well-acted by both Will Smith and Margot Robbie. Oh, and they look great together!… Expand

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ThegodfathersonFeb 28, 2015

Focus is an enjoyable caper, that entertains and gives us a whole new look at Will Smith and his acting. The writing and dialogue is slick and catchy, that doesnt over do things. Smith is fantastic is the lead and Robbie does a presentableFocus is an enjoyable caper, that entertains and gives us a whole new look at Will Smith and his acting. The writing and dialogue is slick and catchy, that doesnt over do things. Smith is fantastic is the lead and Robbie does a presentable job as well. The story is generic, but the elements and the characters of Nicky and Jess have powerful chemistry. Focus works, part black comedy, part thriller. But it suffers from lack of supporting cast that could have made it better. Rodrigo Santoro's Farraga is your mediocre playboy villian that doesnt add spice to the story. However, Focus is enough thrilling and edge of your seat madness to keep you along for the ride.… Expand

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Mell0srt4Feb 28, 2015

I loved Focus!!!' This movie was very sophisticated, I laughed, I almost cried a few times, I said to my self no please don't do that so many times as well. Will Smith and Margot Robbie are the best couple on screen! If you like movies thatI loved Focus!!!' This movie was very sophisticated, I laughed, I almost cried a few times, I said to my self no please don't do that so many times as well. Will Smith and Margot Robbie are the best couple on screen! If you like movies that make you think and put you on the edge of your seat Focus is the one for you! Oh and Margot Robbie is so hot and the best Young actress in Hollywood right now!… Expand

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ydnar4Mar 7, 2015

Focus is full of twists and turns but despite this the film manages to stay fairly clear. A movie about con artists is bound to fool you a little bit and its not riddled with clichés. Will Smith is back and as good as ever. I really thinkFocus is full of twists and turns but despite this the film manages to stay fairly clear. A movie about con artists is bound to fool you a little bit and its not riddled with clichés. Will Smith is back and as good as ever. I really think this guy like doesn't age. This movie a little bit more vulgar than you expect from him because he generally does films that can be enjoyed by teens and adults. This movie is more of an adult film and you hear a lot of cursing form Smith which is a rarity. Margot Robbie is also a great accomplice for Smith and the two have great chemistry. They create some humorous moments together. Focus blends many genres of film into one great movie. I'd skip fifty shades and watch Focus if I were you.… Expand

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prawntoast1Mar 28, 2015

Overall, Focus is an exciting, fun movie with nice twists making you guess what is going to happen next. Will Smith is great in this movie as a con man with some great supporting actors too.

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wolfen608Mar 2, 2015

Will Smith gave a fine performance, likeble, yet ambiguous. The complications begin to pile on as the Big Con develops. What is the scam? Who will end up the winner? Found it a fun ride.

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PRAJEEJun 20, 2015

MOVIE IS AWESOME ONE TO .. LITTLE LAGGY IN SECOND PART ...
BUT // SUPER MOVIE FROM WILL SMITH .... AVERAGE FUN AND HEART BEAT SCENES ,, SOUND EFFECT AWESOME ONE ,,,WILL SMITH DONE 8 /10 OF HIS ACTING SKILL ..
OVERALL BEST STORM FROMMOVIE IS AWESOME ONE TO .. LITTLE LAGGY IN SECOND PART ...
BUT // SUPER MOVIE FROM WILL SMITH .... AVERAGE FUN AND HEART BEAT SCENES ,, SOUND EFFECT AWESOME ONE ,,,WILL SMITH DONE 8 /10 OF HIS ACTING SKILL ..
OVERALL BEST STORM FROM WILL SMITH AND Margot Robbie… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJun 11, 2015

Okay, this isn't the best movie out there, but Focus was watchable and somewhat entertaining. Will Smith is okay in this film, but he was annoying at times. However, Margot Robbie is amazing in this film and she is hot.

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EludiumQ36Dec 13, 2015

Good, entertaining con-artist film. Those are always fun because you never know if the lead characters are "on the level" or scamming., and most of the time it's the latter. It becomes dicier when feelings/romance are involved but stillGood, entertaining con-artist film. Those are always fun because you never know if the lead characters are "on the level" or scamming., and most of the time it's the latter. It becomes dicier when feelings/romance are involved but still unpredictable. There's lots of entertaining twists and turns with a great callback scene at the end. Not a fan of Will Smith's propensity to go interracial, though. I just wonder his motivation there.… Expand