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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Opens to Mixed Reviews as Franchise Push Continues

Early notices emphasize spectacle over substance.

Overview

  • The third entry from director Ruben Fleischer opens in theaters on November 14 with Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, Justice Smith and Rosamund Pike.
  • Reviews range from a harsh pan by Koimoi to a three-star assessment from Free Press Journal, signaling divided reactions on opening day.
  • Critics highlight glossy set pieces and cast chemistry that overshadow what many describe as thin, overstuffed writing.
  • The film reunites the original Horsemen with younger recruits for a caper built around a colossal diamond heist.
  • Reports note a brief post-credits tease and confirm a fourth film is already in the works with Fleischer set to return.