Rough Magic
Rough Magic

Rough Magic

1995Movie100 minEnglish

In the 1950s, a pretty magician's apprentice travels to Mexico to escape her boyfriend, a wealthy politician, and to find a Mayan shaman who will teach her the ancient principles of magic.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Brad AndersonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious woman named Lily Reed is trying to make a name for herself in the cutthroat world of New York City publishing. When she takes on a mysterious client, she gets drawn into a dangerous web of espionage, betrayal, and murder. As she delves deeper, Lily finds her own life increasingly at risk, questioning who she can trust.

Critical Reception

Rough Magic received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised Bridget Fonda's performance and the film's atmospheric suspense. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and predictable, while others felt the film didn't fully live up to its intriguing premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Bridget Fonda's compelling performance as a woman caught in a dangerous conspiracy.
  • Noted for its atmospheric tension and neo-noir elements.
  • Criticized by some for a plot that becomes overly complicated and loses momentum.

Google audience: Audience reception for Rough Magic is not widely documented on Google, but available comments suggest a divided opinion, with some appreciating the suspenseful narrative and Fonda's acting, while others found the storyline somewhat confusing.

Fun Fact

Brad Anderson, the director of 'Rough Magic', would later gain significant acclaim for directing episodes of acclaimed television series like 'The Wire', 'Boardwalk Empire', and 'Masters of Sex'.

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