Focus
Focus

Focus

2022Movie122 minTelugu

Police SP Vivek Varma, husband of Judge Pramodha Devi, gets murdered at a guest house. The investigating officer S.I. Vijay Shankar takes up the case and suspects it to be a possible homicide. Will Vijay and Pramodha Devi be able to track the criminal(s)?

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users71%
Director: Glenn Ficarra, John RequaGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A veteran con artist takes a young, inexperienced grifter under his wing and teaches her the tricks of the trade. As their relationship deepens, their professional lives become entangled with dangerous consequences. Set against glamorous international backdrops, their elaborate schemes test their loyalties and their capacity for deception.

Critical Reception

Focus received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the chemistry between the leads and the stylish direction, others found the plot predictable and lacking substance. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the slick execution and the performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the palpable chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie.
  • Some critics found the plot to be derivative and predictable, lacking originality.
  • The film's slick visual style and entertaining con-game elements were often highlighted.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Focus' to be an entertaining and stylish heist film, appreciating the strong performances from Will Smith and Margot Robbie. Some viewers noted that the plot, while engaging, felt a bit formulaic.

Fun Fact

Will Smith and Margot Robbie's chemistry in this film was so strong that it led to them being cast together again in the DC Extended Universe film 'Suicide Squad' as Deadshot and Harley Quinn, respectively.

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