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    Now You See Me

    • 20132013
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 55min
    IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    609K
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    Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Mélanie Laurent, Mark Ruffalo, and Dave Franco in Now You See Me (2013)
    An elite FBI squad is caught in an intense game of cat and mouse against four of the world's greatest illusionists.
    Trailer2:14
    4 Videos
    99+ Photos
    CrimeMysteryThriller

    An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.

    • Director
      • Louis Leterrier
    • Writers
      • Ed Solomon(screenplay)
      • Boaz Yakin(screenplay)
      • Edward Ricourt(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jesse Eisenberg
      • Common
      • Mark Ruffalo
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Louis Leterrier
    • Writers
      • Ed Solomon(screenplay)
      • Boaz Yakin(screenplay)
      • Edward Ricourt(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jesse Eisenberg
      • Common
      • Mark Ruffalo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 812User reviews
    • 406Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos4

    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:14
    International Trailer
    Version 2
    Trailer 2:24
    Version 2
    U.S. Version #1
    Trailer 1:49
    U.S. Version #1
    What Roles Has Mark Ruffalo Been Considered For?
    Clip 3:07
    What Roles Has Mark Ruffalo Been Considered For?

    Photos215

    Mélanie Laurent and Mark Ruffalo in Now You See Me (2013)
    Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco in Now You See Me (2013)
    Mélanie Laurent in Now You See Me (2013)
    Louis Leterrier in Now You See Me (2013)
    Woody Harrelson in Now You See Me (2013)
    Dave Franco in Now You See Me (2013)
    Mark Ruffalo in Now You See Me (2013)
    Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine in Now You See Me (2013)
    Mark Ruffalo in Now You See Me (2013)
    Morgan Freeman and Louis Leterrier in Now You See Me (2013)
    Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco in Now You See Me (2013)
    Michael Caine, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Caitriona Balfe, and Dave Franco in Now You See Me (2013)

    Top cast

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    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • J. Daniel Atlasas J. Daniel Atlas
    Common
    Common
    • Evansas Evans
    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Dylan Rhodesas Dylan Rhodes
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Merritt McKinneyas Merritt McKinney
    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    • Henley Reevesas Henley Reeves
    Dave Franco
    Dave Franco
    • Jack Wilderas Jack Wilder
    Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent
    • Alma Drayas Alma Dray
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Thaddeus Bradleyas Thaddeus Bradley
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Arthur Tressleras Arthur Tressler
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Agent Fulleras Agent Fuller
    • (as Michael J. Kelly)
    David Warshofsky
    David Warshofsky
    • Cowanas Cowan
    José Garcia
    José Garcia
    • Etienne Forcieras Etienne Forcier
    Jessica Lindsey
    Jessica Lindsey
    • Hermiaas Hermia
    • (as Jessica C. Lindsey)
    Caitriona Balfe
    Caitriona Balfe
    • Jasmine Tressleras Jasmine Tressler
    Stephanie Honoré
    Stephanie Honoré
    • Atlas Groupieas Atlas Groupie
    Stanley Wong
    Stanley Wong
    • MGM Grand Usheras MGM Grand Usher
    Laura Cayouette
    Laura Cayouette
    • Hypnotized Womanas Hypnotized Woman
    Douglas M. Griffin
    Douglas M. Griffin
    • Hypnotized Manas Hypnotized Man
    • (as Doug M. Griffin)
    • Director
      • Louis Leterrier
    • Writers
      • Ed Solomon(screenplay)
      • Boaz Yakin(screenplay) (story)
      • Edward Ricourt(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Four magicians each answer a mysterious summons to an obscure address with secrets inside. A year later, they are the Four Horsemen, big time stage illusionists who climax their sold-out Las Vegas show with a bank apparently robbed for real. This puts F.B.I. Agents Dylan Rhodes and Interpol Agent Alma Dray on the case to find out how they did it. However, this mystery proves to be difficult to solve, even with the insights of professional illusion exposer Thaddeus Bradley. What follows is a bizarre investigation where nothing is what it seems to be, with illusions, dark secrets, and hidden agendas galore as all involved are reminded of a great truth in this puzzle: the closer you look, the less you see. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    magicianheistcon artistcar full of moneybank robbery264 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Come in close, because the more you think you see, the easier it'll be to fool you
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language, some action and sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The card trick in the opening sequence works in real life, too. There is no editing, contrary to popular belief. It is done by performing what is known as a "card force", wherein the magician makes the unsuspecting audience member pick a predetermined card. The audience member believes he picks a random card, a belief which is strengthened by the magician usually re-shuffling the deck several times. This is, of course, just misdirection.
    • Goofs
      INTERPOL is not a police agency, but an international organization formed to provide cooperation on international police cooperation.

      It has no field agents.
    • Quotes

      J. Daniel Atlas: The closer you think you are, the less you'll actually see.

    • Crazy credits
      Includes the credit: "Magic Inspired By... David Copperfield"
    • Alternate versions
      The Blu-ray release includes an "Extended Edition" that adds almost nine-and-a-half minutes of material.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.153 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Codec
      Written by Zedd (as Anton Zaslavski)

      Performed by Zedd

      Courtesy of Interscope Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews812

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    All bark no bite.
    If you like strong and logical plots, you are likely to dislike this one. It's all about appearances and show in this one, rather than actually being brilliant, the characters and story just ask you take their brilliance for granted.

    The story revolves around illusionists (implicitly portrayed as demigods I would say) and how they manage to fool everyone and get a little fooled themselves. Of course, with all this fooling around there are always chances that something might strike the funny bone, that is to say it has its humorous moments now and then but on the whole the illusions and tricks etc. is just more of a dazzle than something logical and realistic. There is not much depth to the characters and a lot of misdirection to make the climax more effective, but the misdirection only adds to the illogical nature of the plot and makes the story hollow.

    Having criticized enough the good parts for me were the cocky-as-usual Jesse Eisenberg and some of the funny moments but nothing else. Even the dazzle of the magic tricks was made slow and plain by all the simple filler like dialogues. Final word; skip it unless you don't have a better choice for a movie in mind.
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    • Jun 14, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Phi Vu The Ki
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • K/O Paper Products
      • SOIXAN7E QUIN5E
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $117,723,989
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,350,389
      • Jun 2, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $351,723,989
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 55min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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