Now You See Me: Now You Don't Review - The tricks still work, the logic still doesn't, and that's okay

Now You See Me: Now You Don't

In theaters now

Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Mark Ruffalo, Rosamund Pike, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman & more

Directed by: Ruben Fleischer

Rating - *** (3/5)

Some films almost resist scrutiny, and the Now You See Me franchise fits right into that category. It’s one of those cinematic spaces where logic is optional and fun is mandatory. You go in expecting trickery, illusions, and spectacle. You come out wondering what exactly you just witnessed, but somehow, you don’t mind.

Despite consistently mixed reviews, the films have found a devoted fan base that doesn’t really care about critics. The box office proves that, with the series earning a combined total of around 670 million dollars. Clearly, audienc