Now You See Me

Now You See Me (2013)

5/29/2013
116 minutes
7

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

Revenue: $351,723,989

Details

Budget

$75,000,000

Rating

7/10 (15684 votes)

Status

Released

Production Companies

Summit Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, SOIXAN7E QUIN5E, See Me Louisiana

About Now You See Me

Released in 2013, "Now You See Me" is a thriller and crime film centered on a team of illusionists who use their performances to execute bank heists, subsequently distributing the money to their audiences. An FBI agent and an Interpol detective are tasked with tracking them. The narrative features elements of magic, investigation, and conspiracy, set across locations like New York City, Paris, and Las Vegas.

The film explores themes of elaborate deception and suspense. With a runtime of 116 minutes, it maintains a steady pace as the law enforcement agencies attempt to understand and counter the magicians' actions. The plot emphasizes the cat-and-mouse dynamic between the illusionists and their pursuers, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing genuine magic from complex criminal schemes.

"Now You See Me" earned a vote average of 7 out of 10 from over 15,000 votes on TMDB. Critical reception was mixed, with a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 50/100 on Metacritic. IMDb users rated it 7.2 out of 10 based on over 765,000 votes.

Rotten Tomatoes 51%
Metacritic 50/100
IMDb 7.2/10

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What reviewers are saying

Nod

One viewer described the movie as amazing.

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Andres Gomez 4/10

Another reviewer felt the film relied too heavily on special effects, leading to a weak story and undeveloped characters.

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david j moore 9.5/10

A fan called it the best magical movie they had seen, praising the casting of the Four Horsemen.

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The Movie Mob 7/10

One review highlighted the film as an enjoyable mix of genres that offers a fresh perspective for fans of heist movies, despite some plot holes.

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