Now You See Me 2
Now You See Me 2

Now You See Me 2

2016Movie129 minEnglish

One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users74%
Director: Jon M. ChuGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

One year after outwitting the FBI with elaborate magic tricks, the Four Horsemen illusionists resurface for a comeback performance. However, their plan is disrupted by a tech genius who reveals himself to be the mastermind behind their operation. The group is forced to undertake a dangerous mission for him, potentially exposing their true identities and motives.

Critical Reception

Now You See Me 2 received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it entertaining and visually engaging but criticizing its convoluted plot and reliance on increasingly improbable magic. Audiences generally had a more favorable reaction, enjoying the spectacle and the performances of the cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dazzling visuals and energetic performances.
  • Criticized for an overly complicated and convoluted plot.
  • Enjoyed as a fun, albeit unrealistic, magic-themed heist film.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be an entertaining and visually impressive sequel with a strong cast. While some noted the plot became a bit too convoluted, many enjoyed the magic tricks and the fast-paced action, making it a fun cinematic experience.

Fun Fact

Isla Fisher was pregnant during the filming of 'Now You See Me 2'. Her role was temporarily filled by her friend and colleague, Jenny Slate, for certain scenes until Fisher was able to return.

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Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Rewatched in preparation for NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T. Rating: C- Pretty much all my feelings regarding the original film resurfaced here, only amplified in a negative direction. This sequel suffers from the novelty factor wearin...
Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Now You See Me 2 continues the story of the Four Horsemen with new conflicts and a fresh character, Lula, but falls short of the charm and magic of the first film. While the film offers fast-paced action and a polished visual presentation, ...
5rJoud

5rJoud

**Now You See Me (but why would you)** Stage magic and movies are very much alike. The more convincing, the better. Unfortunately the action in this film, magic tricks, sleight of hand, hypnotizing people, is simply unbelievable - in a b...
Reno

Reno

**Not seeing what's coming to them, but overcoming is their task to complete.** I never thought a sequel would be made. Now it seems this will going to be an unstoppable franchise, we could expect more, the next one was official, especia...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com Most moviegoers weren’t clamoring for a follow-up to 2013’s smart magic heist thriller “Now You See Me,” but here’s one of the rare instances where the sequel is actually better than the orig...