This is fun.

Rating: 9/10 (28 June 2013)

I can sum up Now You See Me in one word: fun. But, obviously, I can't stick with one word to talk about this film!
Yes, it was incredibly entertaining. You will remain interested in the overall plot the entire time. Another one of this film's selling points was its uniqueness. This summer, we've gotten a lot of explosions, big names, superheroes in powerful suits, several versions of the impending apocalypse, and an overdose of hype underscoring the madness. And in Now You See Me, there's some action. The roster is pretty much loaded; unless you live under a rock, you will recognize at least two of these actors. But the premise, magicians using tricks to pull off heists, is something you're not going to see every day. Even its title, "Now You See Me," is unusual. It's different. And that's a good thing.
The recurring idea, "The closer you look, the less you'll actually see," is truly the theme of the movie on a whole lot of levels. You'll have to watch it to see what I mean, but it explains almost everything, including the feel of the movie itself.
I'll admit, character development was comparable to that of a Mission: Impossible film, but this was also a plot-based movie, not a exhibition of the human emotions. That being said, many of the characters were quite entertaining and at times hilarious, especially Harrelson's and Eisenberg's. There wasn't a whole lot of a message or social commentary here (which was actually a relief). Instead, they kept the pace fast, the production quality high, and the corny drama levels at a blessed minimum. Alright, the "romance" is pretty cheesy, but it's a sideline story and does not really affect the main plot.
There are a couple of bad words, a few suggestive dialogues, and one somewhat inappropriate scene (it's near the beginning), so the PG-13 rating is probably fair, but don't let it scare you. I've definitely seen a lot worse out of this rating category.
And finally, the much-debated conclusion. It is certainly surprising but in a good way; I have no further comment but you should decide for yourself what you think about it.
Rewatchability: Unless you were totally disgusted by the conclusion, it's likely possible to watch this movie again when it comes out on DVD to explain everything, and to see the tricks again. However, do NOT read spoilers before seeing it at all, because that would take away all of the fun!
At the end, they have certainly set the stage (pun not intended) for a sequel. I personally think it's a one and done enterprise, and a follow-up will only ruin the magic (another "accidental" pun), but the film's done well enough at the box office that they might give it a shot, if they can get all of the Horsemen back together. Like I said, though, I really hope that they won't.
You will not be bored by this movie. You will not fall asleep. It's got a little bit of everything in it. Will it amaze you with its deep meaning? Not really. You can't look too closely at that, because it doesn't really exist. But it will engage you in its intrigue and attitude. Definitely recommended.