Focus

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  • 2015


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Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.8
Which is another way of saying that whatever pleasure there is to be had in Focus comes from the way Ficarra and Requa lay out information, filtering .. Av Club
4.5
The only things he cant handle well, thanks to a dysfunctional family history, are attachments; like Robert De Niros Neil McCauley in Heat, hes prepar .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Its a perfectly fine conman movie that breezes along but offers nothing you didnt get in The Sting, The Grifters or Catch Me iI You Can. Den Of Geek
3.2
It never loses the dazzling surface polish, but without trying to dig deeper, the movie strings us along in the hopes of something more, not unlike on .. Indie Wire
3.0
Its relatively meaty stuff, and its transgressive to see a mainstream film take this much unalloyed pleasure in crime. We Got This Covered
2.5
Focus has some hard swallows, including a last reel speech so inessential its comical, but its also got a unique syncopation about it thats admirable, .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
Focus is a conman movie so wrapped up in its cons that it doesnt think enough about its man or the enigmatic woman by his side. Screen Daily
1.5
Unfortunately, the films visual style cant compensate for the scripts weaknesses and lack of an overall emotional impact. Screen Daily
1.5
Focus may divert our attention, but thats only because weve fallen asleep. Collider
3.8
This section of the movie could function as its own freestanding short film, it has such a strong arc and it provides such a heady mix of tension and .. Rogerebert
3.5
Theres enough to be entertained by in Focus that even when it teeters into ridiculous over plotting, you know that you can bet on Ficarra and Requa to .. IGN
2.0
Its a great line, and deserves defter, sexier action to back it up. Telegraph
3.0
At first its fun and enjoyable, but then the deception leaves you feeling cheated. The Young Folks
3.5
A few adjustments could have made the film a significant degree better.But for what it is, its entertaining. Cinema Blend
1.0
What we want from Smith aside from no more movies like After Earth is to feel like hes invested. Ny Daily News
3.0
Its a quality cast, and while some characters are more layered than others, the assembled talent all get genuinely engaging moments in the spotlight. Screen Rant
3.1
If he doesnt precisely display Cary Grant finesse, at least he offers a welcome variation on his familiar mix of brashness and self deprecating humour .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Like a magician who has you looking one way when all the busy stuff is happening somewhere else, the filmmakers keep the camera on their female lead. Philly
2.5
Focus strives for the combination of cleverness, sophisticated romance and tension that marked caper movies in the sixties and seventies, but it misse .. One Guys Opinion
1.9
But how can this love connection work out when nobody can ever trust anybody else.Robbie is a pretty no, gorgeous, stunning, perfect face. Rogers Movie Nation
1.8
Its a style piece from the writer/directors of Crazy, Stupid, Love, who try to tart up a sleepy script of misdirection with sex appeal, only to cast t .. Blu Ray
3.0
The cinematography is beautiful, everyone looks great, and the exotic locations are given a fashion magazine gloss. Tv Guide
3.5
A seasoned con man (Will Smith) takes a novice (Margot Robbie) under his wing and between the sheets, but their romantic/criminal relationship goes so .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Its aim is to surprise and to make us admire how clever the movies own deceptions are. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
At times ... Focus resembles a commercial for a pricey brand of liquor, an elite hotel or a luxury car more than a story driven movie. Usa Today
2.0
Its like trying to play a soprano at a noisy club of revellers who arent really listening. FilmiBeat
4.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video The clue to unravelling th .. The Times
2.8
This is a fun movie with a lot of twists and turns in the plot.There are some nice set ups and the story is clever in places, but not quite clever eno .. Lariat
3.0
In the moment, its an entertaining enough hustle, but scratch the paint and a lot of formulaic chintz starts to show. News Review
2.0
Information is withheld for a grand reveal that isnt worth the trouble, and the chemistry between Smith and Robbie cannot overcome the coyness of a sc .. Radio Times
3.5
Smith and Robbie certainly have good chemistry together, but I just wish the plot mechanics and their dialogue exchanges were juicier, smarter and mor .. Screen It
3.0
The film overall, though, is ultimately as tricksy and superficial as its characters. Independent
3.1
A taste is all you get in Focus, but itll do till the whole enchilada comes along. Rolling Stone
4.0
And while our attention is elsewhere looking at what we expect it to do, it often does something else entirely. The Wrap
2.5
A cool R&B soundtrack sets the mood for Focus, starring Will Smith as Nicky Mallow Spurgeon.Hes the picture of success, the kind of guy who dresses in .. News Day
2.8
Scenery wise, the best sequences are set in Buenos Aires in the world of Formula 1 auto racing. Cs Monitor
3.0
Ficarra and Requa manage to invent some surprises without cheating too broadly, although by the end of the movie they pull out a few absurd wild cards .. Film Journal
2.0
The co directors of the innocuously disposable Crazy, Stupid, Love bring their forgettable charms to an off the peg con romp that wants to be The Stin .. The Guardian
1.0
What on earth happened to Will Smith.He could until recently trade on a certain amount of charm: I have a soft spot for his sentimental drama The Purs .. The Guardian
3.0
Its almost as if the movie is trying to focus your attention elsewhere. The Guardian
3.0
Even when the cons are lacking, you still have the pleasure of watching charismatic, good looking movie stars swindle the rubes. Az Central
4.0
Its an accomplished performance, in a film that stretches credibility in a pleasurable way while it delivers baubles, bangles and beads. Smh
4.5
It could look like an example of lazy direction, as montages often do, but in this case theres a good reason for it. Smh
3.0
This being a genre film in the 2010s, the movie also attempts some meta referential winkery. Npr
3.1
The decent but unremarkable caper comedy Focus is the kind of movie you see with some pleasure but no dreams of sequels or remakes.A franchise it aint .. Star Tribune
3.1
The narrative mechanics of Focus are strong, but the problem is that there isnt much beneath that surface. Q Network
3.5
What keeps the film humming along as smoothly as it does is the chemistry and charisma of its leads. Ew
2.0
The greatest deception here is pulled by Ficarra and Requa, who manage to fool you into thinking this flashy tale will amount to something more than i .. Flim List
3.5
If you take away the attractiveness of the leads, the dazzling locations, and the sheer ridiculous spectacle of the set pieces, it is very easy to be .. Film Inquiry
3.0
But at least its rarely as generic as its thuddingly first base title, and while the route it takes is one thats been travelled cinematically many tim .. Empire
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Focus (Warner Bros.).Before he became enmeshed in disasters like After Earth, Seven Pounds and Winters Tale, Will Smith ruled .. Susang Ranger
3.8
Its beautifully photographed and entertaining, with charming performances by Will Smith and newcomer Margot Robbie that tease and tantalize. Observer
1.3
But the scene itself is absurd, not just far fetched, but groan out loud ludicrous.And the resolution that is, the explanation that comes afterward on .. Sf Gate
2.0
Smith is breezy, canny, and understated, and Robbie hides scalpel sharp wiles behind a poker face, but the writers and directors, Glenn Ficarra and Jo .. New Yorker
4.0
The mix of longtime star and minx on the rise is one tasty element in the success of a movie that approaches the modest goals and effortless allure of .. Time
1.9
Unlike that films near absurdist style, Focus is shot and edited largely for zip and sturdy competence, which sadly does nothing to even out the filmm .. Slant Magazine
3.1
They have excellent taste the yummy vintage soundtrack of Focus is worth the price of a ticket alone and even when the dialogue gets down and dirty (a .. Washington Post
3.5
It sells a vision of cool defined by beautiful stuff and the beautiful people who steal it. The New York Times
2.5
Its still an enjoyable enough ride, yet it doesnt possess the depth to actively seek out a second viewing. The Film Stage
2.5
The fine line between blase but charming and lazy is seriously blurred in the introductory scenes, which push these two together without finding the c .. Chicago Tribune
3.0
The Buenos Aires story line bogs down in slack pacing, muzzy motivations, over busy explanations.A final plot loop de loop asks moviegoers to climb fa .. Boston Globe
3.2
Brown is a deadpan stabilizing factor while Adrian Martinez (American Hustle) adds all kinds of warmth and naughty humor as Farhad, Nickys 500 lb. Reeling Reviews
2.0
But nope.Focus is built on a framework of scraps stolen from other, better con job movies, and seems to hope that its bland slickness will distract yo .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Everything about the film is too smooth for its own good.When the soundtrack isnt offering us Sympathy for the Devil, its spitting out endless bland c .. The Irish Times
3.2
But if hes got a weakness, its a soft heart and a thing for beautiful women. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Smith and Robbie have fantastic chemistry, and they both bring natural charm to their wary but exuberant characters. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
It does enough things right to earn a recommendation, but there are misfires aplenty for those who care to look for them. ReelViews
3.5
Unfortunately, since the major characters salient character traits are insincerity, opaqueness and untruthfulness, its hard to invest much interest in .. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Its never exactly clear whos conning whom, which is what makes things fun.And this is the truly sad partits a fun movie. The Atlantic
2.5
Its a lesson that could have easily applied to the filmmakers who seek to distract audiences from its predictable plot with stylish imagery and emphas .. Lyles Movie Files
1.0
Probably the most offensive part of the movie is that it obviously thinks it is just oh, so clever. Tony Medley
3.5
The character suits Smith to a tee, given that his ability to persuade anyone of anything is the linchpin of his work. Los Angeles Times
3.5
Its a slick popcorn pic with a few good tricks up its sleeve, and like any good con runner, it manages to stay two steps ahead of its mark. Detroit News
3.5
This demonstration is designed to win us over, but if the filmmakers have convinced us of anything at this point, its that theyre working even harder .. Variety
3.8
The attention to detail is especially impressive.Focus relies on actual psychological phenomena to depict how marks are duped, sometimes in subliminal .. Aisle Seat
4.0
It is just a ridiculously entertaining movie that knows when to walk away. Forbes
3.2
It carries itself with strong, charismatic leads, twinkling just enough to remain entertaining. Consequence Of Sound
1.9
The affable atmosphere is perpetuated by the consistently engaging nature of Fogelmans screenplay, with the inclusion of unexpectedly sharp asides and .. Reel Film
3.0
Smoothly assembled but negligible, Focus doesnt have a whole lot of weight. Movie Habit
2.0
Needless to say, this doesnt make for a very enjoyable cinematic endeavour. Hey U Guys
2.5
Focus Peter Howell reviews Focus, which stars Will Smith and Margot Robbie.Starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Rodrigo Santoro. The Star
3.2
Things arent what they seem, and the audience understands that, but when twists happen, theres no need to sit around and talk about them.A genre movie .. Oregon Live
3.0
The romance that supposedly underpins the drama never takes off Smith looks tired and Robbie isnt polished enough but the cons fulfil their mandate an .. Scroll
4.0
Dont think about the plot too carefully, Glenn Ficarra and John Requas script is pretty ludicrous, constantly pushing the boundaries of credibility, b .. Urban Cine File
3.5
What makes it work are the colorful characters and the changing scenery. Maki At The Movies
3.2
Only once every half dozen years does a new actress jolt the screen like a Taser, paralyzing the audience into waiting in their seats for the credits .. La Weekly
2.0
As youd expect from a film with a $100m budget, its a glossy and well made slice of escapism packed with snappy dialogue and some memorable set pieces .. Mirror
3.1
But its not serious enough to be a great drama, nor tense enough to be a genuine thriller. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Ironically, it might be the directors reluctance to commit fully to one point of view that means both characters feel too sketchily drawn; they see in .. Digital Spy
3.5
Lots of dazzling people, none of whom can be trusted, which gets frustrating as we wait for an end game to form.Ficarra and Requa keep the cons lively .. Tamp A Bay
1.3
Its not that the movie keeps you guessing with its intricacy, its more like its making it up as it goes along. New York Post
3.0
While Focus is probably instructive for those wanting to know how to create a diversion and steal a wallet, it lacks the tension and jeopardy required .. Nz Herald
2.0
While Focus valiantly attempts to get things right, what could have proven a pleasant diversion of a film fails to ensnare its audience thanks to fati .. Flicks
3.8
Up to this point, both of Margot Robbies major big screen roles have featured what well call the OMarGot moment, when a main male character sees her a .. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
Theres not a ton to Focus beneath its surface pleasures, but its surfaces are pleasurable as hell. Screen Crush
3.0
A very odd blend of caper action, dark drama and romantic comedy, this slickly made con artist romp never quite finds its stride. Contact Music
4.0
Ficarra and Requa shine just as brightly, their unusual perspective turning the familiar and the formulaic into a true entertainment. Film Racket
3.1
Focus is a fun, if shallow, movie in an entertaining tradition of light comedies about thieves (many of them modern updates, from The Italian Job to O .. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.0
Sure, the closer you get the more it has a cubic zirconia feel, costume jewelry instead of the real thing, but, hey, its a plenty breezy diversion her .. Vanity Fair
3.5
He delivers his acidic one liners with a deadpan edge so they cut even as they amuse. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
First the welcome news about Focus, a glossy caper with exotic locations in which a consummate con artist falls for a gorgeous entry level grifter. Wsj
3.5
But Focus tone is so breezy that the theme never registers as more than another in a movie full of clever for its own sake gestures. The Dissolve
3.0
Three years later, the former flamenow an accomplished femme fataleshows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes racecar circuit. Movie Web
2.0
Its a frightening notion that Focus is all too ready to entertain. Cinemix Tape
3.0
But again, even a rickety con movie is still engaging, and this at least has a unique hook: one of our grifters isnt very good. Metro New York
3.5
After all, its a star vehicle and a crowd pleaser, but its also a movie for grown ups (R rating and all), and Suicide Squad notwithstanding apparently .. Flavor Wire
3.1
Smith and Robbie employ light comic touches that almost make them endearing, until escalating plot silliness and lame game metaphors take over the scr .. Daily Herald
4.0
Its a film that keep you tense and on your toes but also frequently amused and always entertained. The Shiz Nit
4.5
Its an exciting, funny and sensual film that earns all of its spoils. Crave Online
3.1
It instead strains credibility, leaning heavily on plot coincidences and contrivances that dont hold up. Mercury News
3.0
Still, the pieces click together nicely in what ends up being an overall enjoyable package. No La
2.0
The restart means a loss of momentum from which the movie never fully recovers. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Focus is two movies for the price of one.You get a sparkling, sexy comedy and its lackluster, dispiriting sequel, both in the same sitting. Movie Mezzanine
3.0
Requa and Ficarra seem to be aiming for Martin McDonaghs territory: a darkly funny, self aware crime flick with a genuine heart. Seven Day Svt
2.5
The cons are too good, too over the top, too pervasive and too unbelievable. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
Its a refreshing angle and one that allows Robbie to showcase her genuine acting chops. Concrete Play Ground
3.1
Instead, like the zesty Oceans franchise, its a shiny, diverting ride. Denver Post
3.8
Instead, the film relies on clever twists, an old school soundtrack and the charm of its performers. National Post
3.0
Although its the sort of film that cant pass a mirror without pointing a finger and winking at itself, it generally earns the right to do so. Sky
2.0
Making matters somehow worse, co directors Ficarra and Requa give the proceedings the high gloss of a luxury car commercial in an effort to offset the .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Its nice to see Will Smith having fun in a role again, and Margot Robbie makes for a good partner in crime. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
Focus is a movie with an arbitrary title, but full commitment from its cast. Trespass Mag
2.0
The premise is preposterous, the plot has more holes than St Andrews and the big twist is so staggeringly illogical it makes Who Shot Lucy Beale look .. Daily Star
3.0
This stuff is pretty entertaining on its own, so much that if you just sit back and take it in, you may overlook the fact that the plot is full of hol .. Toronto Sun
3.5
Getting the short con right is the charm of Focus, and the goodwill generated by the setup carries the film even when the long con is, should I say, a .. Daily Film Fix
3.8
Theres not much substance, but its more fun than I was expecting. Columbus Alive
3.8
Their previous films were comedies, and while Focus is not exactly funny, it is light hearted and fleet footed. Sf Examiner
3.5
Caper comedies are films noir without the trauma.In a caper movie, money is fun its funny. Grant Land
2.5
They need to be clever enough to outsmart and entertain the audience without being overly complex or resorting to narrative cheats. Blog Bullz Eye
3.5
A good con job movie, unlike a real life con job, finds a waybeyond inducing paranoia that everyones playing a role in order to roll youto make you en .. Vue Weekly
2.5
Nor can you trust a con artist movie that cant stop lying long enough to tell its tale. Hollywood Into To
3.5
Focus doesnt entirely succeed but it has just enough aces up its sleeve to make it entertaining. Us Magazine
3.0
You know its only destiny is the recycling bin, but when that moment comes maybe youre the tiniest bit sad to see it go. Sf Weekly
3.0
Underneath its lustrous veneer however, lies a series of convoluted entanglements, an overinflated and well worn plot and a narrative that remains too .. Film Ireland
3.5
You may find yourself actually forcibly exhaling just to recompose yourself. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
But attractive people are not always enjoyable to watch, as Fifty Shades of Grey proves. Toledo Blade
4.0
What you dont do though is let your focus drift from the very human question about relationships and people working together and perhaps falling in lo .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.8
The racecar mogul is looking to take down the competition by passing along a fake fuel efficiency formula. Free Beacon
3.1
Nickys basic operating rule is that our brains cant multitask, that were susceptible to distraction and easily lose sight of the bigger picture.Focus .. Miami
2.0
Unfortunately, thats not enough to distract us from a mediocre flick. Schmoes Know
2.5
Its a movie that tells us to avoid emotion, but keeps piling it on. Ut Sandiego
3.0
Focus is, overall, entertaining and surprisingly unpredictable.Though when I say unpredictable, what I mean is some of the twists are imaginative. Abc News Go
3.1
In a movie where it is hard to trust anyone, whatever is between Nicky and Jess, for better or worse, feels genuine by the end. The Film File
1.9
Theres no personality, no chemistry, almost no wit and certainly no goldfish. Seattle Times
3.5
How much youre willing to settle into this world of bluffs and double crosses, its inherent silliness and lack of morals, and just go along with the o .. Standard Net Au
3.0
But the version we got is one thats fine, enjoyable, a good time at the movies. Bad Ass Digest
2.5
It would be clever if that were the point, but its merely a failure of imagination. Seattle Weekly
3.5
Focus is a bit too slick, but engaging nonetheless.It doesnt give up. Dwight Brown Ink
4.0
But if it feels like the prequel to a smoother, pacier heist film, at least this is sufficiently charming that we might see a follow up one day. Gq Magazine
3.1
But the film is such a fluffy confection that you overlook its flaws and simply sit back and go along for the ride. Reel Bob
2.5
But Jess also steals Nickys heart, and they exchange flirty banter in moments of overwritten, awkward comedy. M Live
2.8
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP) A Frank Sinatra impersonator asked Luck to be a lady as he bet on the New York Yankees on Wednesday and an Elvis impersonator .. The Monitor
4.0
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3.5
As an audience, we should be having the same kind of fun that we had in the third act of The Sting. Why arent we Movie City News
3.5
And its gorgeous to look at with two beautiful co stars, often bathed in sensuous, sexy close ups. Neils Entertainment Picks
3.8
But more significantly, its here that Focus loses its last tenuous connection to reality and floats off into heist movie wonderland, where no scheme i .. Madison Movie
2.5
Jess is back in the picture too and it is a convoluted scam that fails to hold your interest. Ny 1
3.8
However, from where Im sitting, its hardly a film worth falling all over yourself about. News Gazette
2.5
No one asked for his bona fides.The only colorful character worth watching is Adrian Martinez, who plays Nickys sideman Farhad. Las Vegas Informer
2.5
Swindler cinema is only as good as its architecture; once the big picture is revealed, viewers should be thrilled at having had one pulled over on the .. The Lmagazine
3.0
It is stylish more than substantial and hence qualifies perfectly for a popcorn movie that focuses entirely on its target audience! Desi Martini



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