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2013
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2014
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2014
![]() Lucy
2014
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2015
![]() Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
2015
![]() Passengers
2016
![]() Maze Runner: The Death Cure
2018
![]() Sherlock Holmes
2009
![]() Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011
Now You See Me(Movie), The Maze Runner(Movie), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1(Movie), Lucy(Movie), Now You See Me 3(Movie), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2(Movie), Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials(Movie), Passengers(Movie), Maze Runner: The Death Cure(Movie), Sherlock Holmes(Movie), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows(Movie)
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A five syllable word comes to mind when thinking of 'Now You See Me 2', even before it was released - and that is, "unnecessary". Now, that doesn't really say much. I've seen movies that were unnecessary that ended up being phenomenal, and I've seen the opposite...so there was never really any telling what this film would bring, but given my fascination with magic and the first film, I thought it prudent to at least give the second film a chance. [img]'Now You See Me 2' brings more of the same from the opposite vantage point. What I mean by that... read more 3 of
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that was... disappointing. the first film is definitely an overlooked film, being incredibly clever and well-written with good flow and great, quick pacing. everything felt realistic and cool. this movie has none of that. the flow is uneven and unnatural. the pacing is oddly slow in parts and fast in others, never letting you get a chance to get used to it. the plot starts believable but by the end the characters are performing tricks that are flat-out impossible. everyone is clearly giving it their all, from mark ruffalo to newcomer daniel radcliffe, its clear theyre all having fun. my read
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On its face an OK movie, enhanced by the familiarity with the characters and background from the first movie. Nowhere near as good as is often the case with sequels. Overall less believable with no controlled polished magic and the two strands of 'the eye' and Michael Caine's vindictive baddie stretch credulity to breaking point. Missed Isla Fisher, her replacement character (Lizzy Caplan) jarred with her exaggerated persona - part antagonistic and part 'need to please'. The ending wrapping up with cosy feel-good reconciliation is a disappointing choice; especially so after the final... read more Was this review helpful to you?
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