Whether you’ll enjoy Now You See Me: Now You Don’t really depends on how much you mind movies that over-explain everything. If you’re looking for a film you can passively watch without really focusing, critics suggest this third Now You See Me movie might be perfect. Reviews point out the franchise is silly and this installment doesn’t change that – it’s aimed at a younger audience, is a bit foolish, and relies heavily on magic tricks and explaining those tricks in detail.
Movie critics haven’t been fans of the Now You See Me films, but audiences clearly disagree. The first two movies both earned over $300 million worldwide, and the latest installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (its title feels like a playful nod to the TV show NTSF:SD:SUV::), is expected to open with around $20 million. If you enjoy visually exciting movies and aren’t too concerned with a realistic plot or scientific accuracy, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t might be just what you’re looking for.
As a fan of magic and heist movies, I have to say the Now You See Me films really disappoint me. The explanations for how they pull off these huge illusions are actually more unbelievable than the tricks themselves! It’s not about the characters being skilled or clever – it just feels like the writers made things up as they went along to serve the plot. Honestly, it kind of ruins the fun. A good trick, and the reveal, should be amazing, but these movies just kill that feeling of wonder. And because of that, they don’t even work as good heist movies either!
The movie Now You See Me: Now You Don’t would have benefited from a director like Steven Soderbergh, someone who excels at creating clever and visually impressive scams that feel almost magical. Instead, it’s directed by Ruben Fleischer, who previously worked with Jesse Eisenberg on Zombieland and directed the action films Venom and Uncharted. Fleischer’s work is generally competent, but doesn’t elevate the material much. Like the first Now You See Me film, this one relies on obvious clues and enthusiastic storytelling rather than subtle misdirection. The big heists are explained in detail, even if the explanations aren’t very believable, and the smaller magic tricks seem more like something from a superhero movie than skillful illusions.
Owen Gleiberman of Variety describes the Now You See Me movies as charmingly predictable in their inspiration – it’s easy to imagine the idea being pitched as a blend of films like The Prestige, the Ocean’s series, and Magic: Impossible. However, what makes these movies enjoyable is their ability to consistently surprise you. Just when you think you’ve figured things out, they throw a curveball. Ironically, while good magicians keep their secrets, these films reveal how the tricks are done, which somehow makes them even more impressive.
Ever wish a movie would just spell everything out for you, letting you completely switch off? That’s what Now You See Me delivers. It’s a film built on obvious distractions – things that won’t challenge, scare, or even genuinely surprise you. It just… exists. —Scaachi Koul, Slate
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2025-11-15 03:54