The Story:
Four magicians (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco) all receive a mysterious summons. One year later, the group, now known as the Four Horsemen are about to pull off an amazing trick in Vegas: They're going to rob a bank. Naturally, when they succeed, they incur the interest of the FBI (Mark Ruffalo) and Interpol (Melanie Laurent). If that wasn't enough, a former magician, now magic debunker (Morgan Freeman) is watching to see how they do it, and to prove that it's fake.
Got all that?
Good.
Sorry, this movie is flat out fun and entertaining.
I will not reveal much more than I already have, because what's the point of spoiling a movie about magicians? Then you would lose all of the magic. ;)
I was sold when the answer to the first magic trick in the movie was the same answer I said outloud.
I knew it was going to be fun after that.
All of the actors in the film do a great job. Eisenberg and Harrelson take top honors as two of the Horsemen, but don't overlook the fine performance of Ruffalo as the one step behind FBI guy who is determined to solve the puzzle before the last act.
Also, don't underestimate the joy of having Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman working together in a non-Batman film either. Both actors are in fine form and have some rather pivotal scenes throughout the movie.
I'll mark this one down as one of the more fun and enjoyable movies I've seen this year.
Let's hope the recently announced sequel is just as good, or better.
Final Grade: A-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: At it's heart, it's a heist film. I love a good heist film. I hope to add this one to the collection!
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