Look too closely and you wont see the big picture!

Rating: 8/10 (20 August 2013)

"Now you See Me" is an excellent modern day take at an "Oceans 11" style, mastermind type movie. It is also unique in that not many films (that I am aware of) feature the criminals as master magicians and tricksters!
Each character uses a specific skill set that aids the team in different ways. For example there is an illusionist, a magician, a trickster/pickpocket and a mentalist. Each character has some development and background throughout the movie, however the character with the most depth would be the FBI agent who chases them around the globe to stop their crimes and arrest them!
The scenes where the "magic" is performed, is absolutely breathtaking. Thanks to the use of high end CGI sequences, the stunts and tricks are added with just that extra touch of glamour and "wow" value. Scenic areas are appropriately chosen and show a diverse visual range.
The plot, while as simple as it sounds, also has a few tricks up its sleeve and provides an ample level of depth, obviously not as in depth as a movie you might study in high school English class (like inception or the matrix), but nonetheless it is sufficient. I only found there was one or two parts which i was a tad iffy about.
All in all, the movie hits the spot and is a breath of fresh air from sci-fi, action and teen-drama type movies that tend to dominate the screens these days (although I am a fan of several of those)!. The movie is definitely recommended and you probably wont be disappointed!