Now You See Me 2 [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director: Jon Chu Jon Chu

Overview

In this sequel, the illusionists known as the Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Lizzy Caplan, and Dave Franco) return to perform a spectacular stunt in the hopes of clearing their names and exposing the unscrupulous behavior of a tech mogul named Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe). However, Mabry soon turns the tables, and forces the group to steal a revolutionary decrypting device for him. Directed by Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation).

Product Details

Release Date:	09/06/2016
UPC:	0031398250562
Original Release:	2016
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	2:09:00
Sales rank:	5,897

Special Features

Audio Commentary by Director Jon M. Chu; "You Can't Look Away" Featurette; "The Art of the Ensemble" Featurette (Blu-ray Only); "Bringing Magic to Life" Featurette (Blu-ray Only)

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jesse Eisenberg	J. Daniel Atlas
Mark Ruffalo	Dylan Rhodes
Woody Harrelson	Merritt McKinney
Lizzy Caplan	Lula
Daniel Radcliffe	Walter Tressler
Dave Franco	Jack Wilder
Morgan Freeman	Thaddeus Bradley
Michael Caine	Arthur Tressler
Jay Chou	Li
Sanaa Lathan	Deputy Director Natalie Austin
David Warshofsky	Agent Cowan
Tsai Chin	Bu Bu
William Henderson	Young Dylan
Richard Laing	Lionel Shrike
Henry Lloyd-Hughes	Allen Scott-Frank
Brick Patrick	Chase McKinney
Zach Gregory	Hannes Pike
Ben Lamb	Owen Case
Fenfen Huang	Lab Tech
Aaron Ly	Head Security Guard
Cyd Casados	Case Advisor
Jem Wilner	Agent Dore
James Richard Marshall	Agent UK
Alexa Brown	Agent 2 UK
Karl McMillan	Prison Guard 2 (US)
Jim Pirri	Eye Voice
Christopher Logan	Chef
Varada Sethu	Tressler Assistant
Michael Walters	Prison Guard (US)
Justine Wachsberger	Zoey Taylor
Simon Connolly	Octa Guard
Dino Fetscher	Octa Guard
Martin Delaney	Bo Walsh
Nichole Bird	Disappearing Lady 1,Disappearing Lady 2
Krystal Ellsworth	Casino Dancer
Jessica Keller	Casino Dancer
Luis A. Rosado	Casino Dancer
Alexander Cooper	FBI Agent
Shina Shihoko Nagai	Chinese Lady
Lee Nicholas Harris	New York State Police Officer
Don Gayle	TV Lead Camera Crew Member
Lasco Atkins	80s Pedestrian
Paul Blackwell	Party Goer
Jorge Leon Martinez	VIP Guest
Isla Fisher	Actor
Deborah Aquila	Actor
Michael Cooke	Jack Stooge 1A
John Cooke	Jack Stooge 1B
Michael McKenzie	Jack Stooge 2B
Greg McKenzie	Jack Stooge 2A
Tai Yin Chan	Sciene Lab Guard
Bruce Chong	Science Lab Guard 2
Marianne Malek	Case Assistant
Krysada Phounsiri	Casino Dancer
Karl Hussain	Street Drummer
Brian Tyler	Composer

Technical Credits

Ed Solomon

Boaz Yakin

Edward Ricourt

Pete Chiarelli

Jon Chu	Director,Director
Alex Kurtzman	Producer
Bobby Cohen	Producer
Roberto Orci	Producer
Ed Solomon	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Boaz Yakin	Screenwriter
Edward Ricourt	Screenwriter
Kevin De La Noy	Executive Producer
Louis Leterrier	Executive Producer
Pete Chiarelli	Screenwriter
Aaron Baudin	Special Effects
Selcuk Ergen	Special Effects
Andy Hayes	Special Effects
Niña Laureles	Special Effects
Jamas Tsu Yiu Kay	Sound Mixer
Nancy Title	Sound/Sound Designer
Matthieu Presti	Special Effects
Qiuyun Long	Executive Producer
John Marquis	Sound/Sound Designer
Julien Legay	Special Effects
Deborah Aquila	Casting

Editorial Reviews

The expert magicians who make up the Four Horsemen drop the Robin Hood act for the sake of self-preservation in this sequel to the 2013 hit. Now You See Me 2, a movie focused on illusionists and sleight-of-hand artists, looks to make a name for itself in the same manner as any good magician: It creates arresting images in order to distract us from the trickery that makes the whole act work. The quartet (which now includes Lizzy Caplan, replacing Isla Fisher from the previous film) must once again deal with magic debunker Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), who is now plotting against the team from jail after they framed him for a robbery he didn't commit; however, FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo), an ally of the Horsemen, decides to deal with him by springing him from his cell. Meanwhile, the foursome are horrified when a seemingly triumphant return gig that's meant to expose a white-collar criminal is sabotaged. The incident introduces them to tech entrepreneur Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), who threatens to have his henchmen kill the crew unless they steal a highly valuable computer chip for him. And the wealthy, nefarious Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine), who lost millions thanks to a Horseman trick in the last film, is still on their trail and eager for vengeance, as is the twin brother of team member Merritt McKinney (both brothers are played by Woody Harrelson), who has a less-than-cordial relationship with his sibling. The actors who portray the central protagonists fire on all cylinders, elevating this boilerplate material in the process. Jesse Eisenberg serves as the group's smarmy, smug, yet somehow charming leader, who is able to get viewers invested in his whiz-kid-gets-his-comeuppance arc. Caplan is perhaps the most dynamic performer in the entire film, playing against type as an offbeat goofball with a sharp wit that comes out when she's tested (her wisecracks provide some of the funniest moments). Dave Franco is quietly becoming a slyly funny and versatile leading man. And there may be no safer bet in Hollywood at this point than casting Woody Harrelson as the member of an ensemble. Able to play central characters (The Messenger), comic relief (Zombieland), or even the face of pure evil (Out of the Furnace), Harrelson manages here to pull off the feat of bringing to life both Merritt and his ball-busting twin -- a dual role that, had it been essayed by someone without his sense of humor and acting chops, could have torpedoed the whole movie. Unfortunately, the plot contains several developments that come off as too trite or half-baked for a film about exposing the planning behind seemingly unexplainable feats, which means that viewers who aren't already enthralled by the art of magic will probably feel cheated. Much of the problem stems from the way the movie handles its ancillary characters. Ruffalo does his best, but he's undermined by a clunky screenplay that doesn't do justice to his character, who's supposed to be the emotional center of the story. New additions Radcliffe and Jay Chou (the latter portrays an employee at an upscale, well-respected shop for magicians) are given short shrift, as both men seem like they're playing plot devices rather than three-dimensional human beings. And Michael Caine's role as a one-note antagonist is such a slog that it's a wonder director Jon M. Chu didn't just replace him with a CGI beast, or at least give him a fake mustache to twirl. The movie as a whole doesn't satisfy as anything beyond surface-level flash; it's visually appealing, but too kitschy and airless to make any lasting impact. Like most magic shows, this film depends on the audience's investment in the spectacle: Viewers who are just looking for a good time and some well-executed tricks will be entertained, but those seeking more substantial fare will likely end up feeling slightly duped.