Now You See Me 2

Name: Now You See Me 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy
Released: June 10, 2016
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 46
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco, Jay Chou, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan

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Summit Entertainment | Release Date: June 10, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco, Jay Chou, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson

Summary: One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface in Now You See Me 2 only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.

Director: Jon M. Chu

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 129 min

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Randy Cordova

Jun 9, 2016

The heists are bigger, the illusions are flashier, and the pace is quicker. Even the cast is livelier and more fun. Perhaps best of all, the movie captures the first film’s twisty ability to twirl an audience around, so you’re never entirely sure what’s happened until everything is explained. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jun 8, 2016

Now You See Me 2 gets giddy on its own unreality. That sense of freewheeling excess extends from the chip heist — set in a metal-free clean room — to the nonstop contrivances and coincidences to the cast. Read full review

Mark Feeney

Jun 9, 2016

“2” is as flashy and splashy as the original. Both also register right up there on the implausibility scale — that’s like the Richter scale, only with head scratching — but “2” has a lighter touch and more interesting settings. Macau and London, here we come. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Jun 1, 2016

Doubling down on the giddily ridiculous tone of its predecessor, Now You See Me 2 is diverting, but the film’s rampant, cheeky cleverness — its ‘can you guess what’s going on?” coyness — ultimately proves tiresome. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Jun 9, 2016

Everything is supersized and preposterous, but Mr. Chu, with two films in the “Step Up” franchise under his belt, is undaunted by crowds and confusion. Read full review

E. Oliver Whitney

Jun 14, 2016

Now You See Me 2 is an essential example of how inessential movie sequels have become. It ignores what was good about the first film, abandons its defining characteristics, and tells a story nobody asked for. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jun 8, 2016

We used to watch movies and wonder “How did they do that?” The problem with Now You See Me 2 isn’t that we already know the answer, it’s that we’re not even inspired to ask the question. Read full review

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vantos3001

Jun 10, 2016

Are you seriously? This film can not be estimated lower than 8, and 5 you bet? I really enjoyed. Although he is not as unpredictable, the first film, but at least keeps the bar. I want to believe in each focus. I advise everyone posmtoret first and second part. You will not regret!

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rinoa_hicks

Jan 17, 2017

This movie was extremely interesting. All the magic trick scenes were really cool and I loved the ending. Would much rather the original cast though!!

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DanBurrito

Jul 6, 2016

As with the original, Now You See Me 2 makes up for its lack of substance with charismatic stars and an intriguing plot. The cast were as good as ever, with Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg and Morgan Freeman in particular, adding to their characters and making them more interesting. IslaAs with the original, Now You See Me 2 makes up for its lack of substance with charismatic stars and an intriguing plot. The cast were as good as ever, with Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg and Morgan Freeman in particular, adding to their characters and making them more interesting. Isla Fisher's character was missed, but her replacement was energetic enough to fill the void. There were plenty of plot twists (some clever, some a bit far-fetched) to keep your interest throughout. There was a good balence between humour and thrills as well. Bottom Line: if you enjoyed the first one, you'll probably enjoy this. If not, you probably won't think much of it. Hopefully, this does well enough to justify a third instalment in the trilogy.… Expand

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Kai82

Dec 14, 2019

They should have stopped after the first movie (I gave it a 10/10). There are ideas that work only ones and are wasted in a sequel. This is caused because you expect more and the sequel has to be upped to eleven. I want to say it is not a bad movie but inferior to the first. The twist don'tThey should have stopped after the first movie (I gave it a 10/10). There are ideas that work only ones and are wasted in a sequel. This is caused because you expect more and the sequel has to be upped to eleven. I want to say it is not a bad movie but inferior to the first. The twist don't work that great and the final is a little bit unbelievable. I have no complains with the characters. There is some development that fells natural. The visuals and soundtrack are also O.K. My overall complaint would be that the parts of the story are not well fitting and the character chemistry is a bit off. Maybe the first movie has driven my expectations to high (and my rating down). My advice is watch and rate this movie for yourself if its available on TV. You should definitely watch the first one.… Expand

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EpicLadySponge

Jun 10, 2016

You see me, now you don't, now you see me twice, now you don't twice. In a game of Now You See Me, magic is always played on the field such as magic cards and several magic tricks. Sadly, this not only brings the conclusion of this magic madness, but it also brings the tired clichés into action.

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tropicAces

Jun 10, 2016

They missed a golden opportunity by not calling this "Now You Don't," but I digress.

This is literally the same film as the first. It's got some fun tricks and an amazing cast, but the big "twist" at the end is illogical and out of left field. It starts as turn-your-brain-off fun but theThey missed a golden opportunity by not calling this "Now You Don't," but I digress.

This is literally the same film as the first. It's got some fun tricks and an amazing cast, but the big "twist" at the end is illogical and out of left field. It starts as turn-your-brain-off fun but the film eventually just refuses to end and becomes a chore, and Dave Franco's handsome face can't save it.… Expand

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JERALM

Mar 31, 2021

This movie has to many good actors but the story is a waste of time! Boring!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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