Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Now You See Me 3 tries to recapture the spark that made the first film so enjoyable, but it ends up feeling like a tired illusion we've all seen too many times. The cast remains talented, yet even strong performances can't save a script that relies on increasingly absurd stunts and implausible tricks. The magic - once clever and grounded in spectacle - now feels hollow, more CGI than sleight of hand.

What's most frustrating is how detached everything feels. The film pushes surrealism to the point of disbelief, robbing it of the charm and intrigue that once defined the franchise. The surprise character reveal at the end feels cheap and unnecessary, a nostalgic gimmick that might have worked two decades ago but now only exposes budgetary shortcuts.

The plot twist, while mildly interesting, collapses under its own lack of logic - it's hard to invest when the story keeps bending reality for convenience. In the end, Now You See Me 3 is forgettable entertainment: flashy but empty, ambitious but weightless, and a disappointing end to a once-promising saga.

My least favorite of the three movies. Felt like I was watching an escape room movie. Kind of boring. Love the actors, but just fell flat for me. Luckily I saw the preview for free. Just wasn't as thrilling and entertaining as the other two movies. I'd suggest waiting til it comes out on a streaming platform. . .

So I finally watched Now You See Me 3, and let's just say... the plot pulled a disappearing act on creativity. The story feels recycled just like a magic trick you've seen one too many times at a kid's birthday party. Honestly, it made Now You See Me 2 look like a masterpiece in comparison.

I did enjoy the cast reunion - Isla Fisher back in action was a pleasant surprise but beyond that, everything was just... plain. If you're going to make fans wait nearly a decade, at least give us something worth the wait, not a rerun in a new hat.

The only illusion here is thinking this sequel was worth the wait.

How did a big budget, solid actor, much anticipated film yield such poor writing, directing and editing? Magic, apparently.

The trick here is to fool audiences into paying for this nonsense. Want to spend 2 hours of your life watching someone else ooh and aah in in a magic show or play in an escape room filmed on screen?. Only thing worse than the script may be Rosamund Pike's accent. Oy.

Now You See Me: Now You Don't is a fun, flashy, but ultimately forgettable. The first film was a tight, clever heist thriller, as was the second, almost; but this sequel feels overstuffed and rushed.

The new magicians lack depth... their skills and personalities aren't well-established, so it's hard to care. The original Horsemen (all five now) are still charismatic, but their roles feel sidelined in favor of underdeveloped newcomers.

The final heist is visually impressive but lacks the satisfying payoff of the first two films. The twists feel forced, and the revenge-driven plot drags down the fun.

That said, it's not a bad movie - just a missed opportunity. If you loved the first two, you'll find enough spectacle to enjoy, but don't expect the same magic.

6/10: A decent weekend watch, but nothing more.