Can't a movie just be fun anymore?

Rating: 7/10 (11 September 2013)

I've read a lot of the negative reviews about: plot holes, wasted talent, contrived script, too much CGI....blah blah blah
This was a movie that was meant to entertain...it was not going for any type of Oscar!
Some of the twists were easy to spot, some were clever, and some just seemed to come out left field...but the whole goal was to intrigue you (and unless you're a movie critic or someone that can't enjoy entertainment for entertainments sake than something should have given you a chuckle at least).
As for the CGI...it is not great, that much is for certain...but what it does do is parallel what a magician does; it offers misdirection and makes you look at the pretty picture while the real story is 'trying' to fool you. Did it work? Not really, but I was entertained at the same time.
The short of it is, if you're looking for a magical movie like The Prestige...this is not it. If, however, you're looking to see a movie that wants to entertain you, then this is worth a look.