REVIEW: ‘Now You See Me 2’ almost makes you a lover of magic

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Now You See Me 2 film.

“Now You See Me 2: The Second Act” is engaging right from the beginning and straight through the end. If you blink, you might miss something.

The sequel to the 2013 film, “Now You See Me”, is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, searching for hints and clues as to the next scene or twist.

Scene after scene, the bewilderment of the on-screen action is constant, taking your mind for a spin in an effort to decipher the how, when, where, why and what of every scene.

Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco and Lizzy Caplan drag in evident chemistry among each other.

The film finds the illusionists known as “The Four Horsemen” one year after they go into hiding.

Tech genius Walter Mabry (Radcliffe) captures “The Four Horsemen” and wants them to steal a chip that has the ability to control any computer in the world.

Meanwhile, Dylan Rhodes (Ruffalo) finds himself in his own battle with Thaddeus Bradley (Freeman), with whom he has held a personal vendetta for 30 years.

Their quick-witted humor drives the film and emotionally invests the viewer into determining what the end could possible be. 

Whether you are a fan of magic or not, “Now You See Me 2: The Second Act” encapsulates the beautiful artistry of magic and contains stunning effects that add to the fun.