
Now You See Me (2013)
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.
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.
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What reviewers are saying
Another reviewer felt the film relied too heavily on special effects, leading to a weak story and undeveloped characters.
Read the full reviewA fan called it the best magical movie they had seen, praising the casting of the Four Horsemen.
Read the full reviewOne 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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You can stream "Now You See Me" on Netflix. It is also available to stream on STARZ, STARZ (via Prime Video, Hulu, or Philo), and DIRECTV Stream. Additionally, you can rent or buy the movie on Prime Video and Apple TV Store.
"Now You See Me" is not based on a true story; it is a fictional thriller about a group of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances.
At the end of "Now You See Me," it's revealed that FBI Agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) was the mastermind behind the Four Horsemen's heists and a member of the secret society called The Eye. He orchestrated everything as revenge against those he blamed for his magician father's death, including framing Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman). Rhodes then welcomes the Four Horsemen into The Eye.
"Now You See Me" is a 2013 thriller that many viewers find to be a thrilling ride with impressive visuals and heart-racing moments, blending heist and magic genres. It has an IMDb score of 7.2, though critical reviews have been mixed.