Breathtaking, loved every second!

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2013)

Before I even walked into the cinema I knew this would be a great film because of the great actors and original story. I've always been a fan of Jesse Eisenberg, and I don't think the movie would of worked if he wasn't cast in the main role, and the same goes for everyone else in this movie. Each and every actor brings their A game from start to finish. Dave Franco and Mark Ruffalo are good actors but neither really made me think, 'Wow, they're good freaking actors!' But after this movie I can say that about both of them.
The story is original and fresh with some mesmerizing action sequences and some even better thrills! All of my respect goes to Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt, if this was just a movie about four young bank robbers it wouldn't have blown me away as much as the magical element did, even with these actors.
Now much like this movie, the title of this review could be deceitful, there were a few moments where I found myself thinking 'Really? He just turns every light bulb he comes across?' (You'll understand about 15 minutes into the movie). Some of the audience at the magic shows didn't impress me either, but they're minor speed bumps on an otherwise fulfilling, truly beautiful film.
I can tell you that this movie will most definitely take your breath away. Some have complained about the four horsemens character development, don't let that throw you, they're probably just angry that they couldn't work out the twist, which by the way, was also a beautiful moment.
Overall, this is an amazing movie, with awesome action, great actors and characters, a nice soundtrack and a brilliant script. Woody Harrelson had everyone in the room laughing. But maybe I'm biased. There is nothing I love more than a great heist movie.