Focus
Focus

Focus

2015Movie105 minEnglish

Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.

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

Plot Summary

Nicky Spurgeon, a master grifter, takes novice con artist Jess under his wing. As they embark on a series of elaborate heists, their relationship deepens, blurring the lines between professional deception and genuine emotion. When a dangerous adversary from Nicky's past reappears, their carefully constructed world is threatened, forcing them to confront their feelings and the consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

Focus received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised the chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie, and the film's stylish direction, some found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit lightweight, crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the charismatic performances of its leads, particularly the chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie.
  • Applauded for its slick direction and stylish aesthetic, which contribute to a visually engaging experience.
  • Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and a lack of depth in its character development and narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the enjoyable chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie as a major draw, along with the film's entertaining and fast-paced nature. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but overall, it's considered a fun and stylish crime caper.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Will Smith and Margot Robbie reportedly developed such strong on-screen chemistry during the filming of 'Focus' that they were quickly considered for the lead roles in the DC Extended Universe film 'Suicide Squad'.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Great twists. Great Fun. Great acting. Great movie!** As a sucker for heist/con films, I love this movie! Great cast, a fun plot, and just great escapism. After seeing hundreds upon hundreds of movies, I rarely am caught off guard by "...
Reno

Reno

> Kicked off well, kept the momentum, but the end was... It's a Will Smith's movie, anyway, I was going to watch it, but when the initial cast dropped out, followed by a couple more, simply intrigued me. Actually, I enjoyed the film, but...
Wong Kentir

Wong Kentir

"Focus" blends two different movies in roughly equal measure. One is a movie about con men, scam artists and hustlers, in the tradition of "The Sting," "Ocean's Eleven," "House of Games" and "Shade." The second movie is a romantic comedy be...