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

2016

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Generally favorable reviews based on 306 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

Summit Entertainment | Release Date: June 10, 2016

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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59	#59 Most Discussed Movie of 2016
90	#90 Most Shared Movie of 2016

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Arizona Republic - 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

The A.V. Club - 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

Boston Globe - 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

Screen International - 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

The New York Times - 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

ScreenCrush - 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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ChopperGunnerNL

Jun 11, 2016

The movie was really great, very unpredictable at times which gave me a surprised look at some scenes. Acting very well done, i cant say more since i have never seen the first movie.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

smiyamot

Sep 7, 2016

Who doesn't like magic? To see a movie where magic is the tool that the "heroes" use to fight their battles is the best. Okay, it is movie magic, these actors are not real magicians, but it's the whole idea, the twists and turns, that makes the movie go.

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Brent_Marchant

Jun 12, 2016

Although not quite up to par with its predecessor, as sequels go, this followup to its fun, playful parent is nevertheless entertaining throughout, albeit a bit overlong and, at times, a little forced. Its clever tricks and intriguing twists and turns generally hold viewer interest, thoughAlthough not quite up to par with its predecessor, as sequels go, this followup to its fun, playful parent is nevertheless entertaining throughout, albeit a bit overlong and, at times, a little forced. Its clever tricks and intriguing twists and turns generally hold viewer interest, though one particular sequence goes on too long for its own good. All in all, a modestly enjoyable afternoon at the show.… Expand

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eagleeyeviking

Jun 10, 2016

Now You See Me 2 improves upon the original in terms of visual effects and style. However, the characters (aside from Mark Ruffalo) remain one note and the plot here is preposterous from start to finish.

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3ebfan511

Feb 9, 2017

A bit disappointing. The first one was dumb, but had decent characters, humor, a slight love story thrown in, and tricks that were actually explained, or at least...sortof...possibly plausable to keep you invested and keep the story grounded and keep me into it. This film...had very few ofA bit disappointing. The first one was dumb, but had decent characters, humor, a slight love story thrown in, and tricks that were actually explained, or at least...sortof...possibly plausable to keep you invested and keep the story grounded and keep me into it. This film...had very few of those things. The witty banter is there between the characters which makes it vaguely enjoyable to watch, but the plot is beyond stupid, and the tricks are just over the top and not even believable to the point that you just stop caring about what you are watching, the last trick specifically was quite unrealistic and a poor ending, and one scene in the middle was also laughable in how silly and unrealistic it was. Also there wasn't much of a love story, I liked Isla Fisher better than the new girl they brought in (she was OK but just OK) and one of the bad guys was just annoying and the other bad guy was predictable. Poor plot, unbelievable "Tricks" that they don't even explain and were just thrown on screen to sell tickets...poor movie overall but mildly entertaining possibly if you liked the first one.… Expand

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chenshi36

Jun 12, 2016

Unbelievable.Unconvincing.Annoying.Dumb.The more they try to be funny and smart ,the dumber they look like,the stronger your feeling to leave the cinema is。

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

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