Now, I...
Now, I...

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Now, I...

2008
Movie
89 min
English

Satoru belongs to the growing group of NEETs (‘not engaged in employment, education or training’). Hardly leaving his room in his mother’s house and without any real contact to the outside world, he lives a secluded life. When his mother’s friend Tosawa tries to help him to break out of his inner prison, things do not get any easier for Satoru.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users76%
Director: Louis LeterrierGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Four magicians known as the Four Horsemen gain fame by performing elaborate, seemingly impossible illusions that allow them to rob banks and transfer the stolen money to their audience members. An FBI agent and a French Interpol detective team up to hunt them down and figure out their methods, suspecting they are working with a larger, unseen force.

Critical Reception

Now You See Me received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious plot and visual flair but criticized its convoluted narrative and reliance on convenient plot devices. Audiences generally found it entertaining, enjoying the heist elements and magic tricks, though some were let down by the logic of the plot when scrutinized.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dazzling illusions and fast-paced, intricate plot.

  • Criticized for its implausible twists and occasional narrative contrivances.

  • Found to be a stylish and entertaining heist thriller, despite its logical gaps.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's clever magic tricks and the excitement of the heist elements. While some noted plot holes, the overall consensus was that it was a fun and engaging movie experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Song at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The magic tricks performed in the film were largely real, with the actors training with professional magicians, including David Copperfield, to perform them.

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