That's What Happens When You Try to Be Cool

Rating: 6/10 (24 December 2015)

'No You See Me' is trying to look cool and smart, but it actually isn't. At least it's entertaining and fun, but not because of plot but through witty dialogue and charismatic cast. Though the film is about magicians the magic vanishes pretty quickly and leaves us ridiculous and implausible heist schemes. Characters, though charming, are rather one dimensional and not as mysterious as one could expect from magicians be. This film tries to convince you how clever it is, but if you take away all the flashing show scenes and sloppy action scenes with all the unnecessary jump cats and camera shakes, you'll get quite a flat movie. Just another film that purely relies on fast paced action sequences than actual storytelling, clever twists or complex characters. And those action scenes and editing aren't very magical (creative) either.
Nonethless, 'No You See Me' is nice fun ride that can be easily enjoyed second time when it's on cable.