Review of Focus (2014) by Carlos I — 16 Jan 2016

Actually better than I thought it would be.... Decent flick!

This review of Focus (2014) was written by Carlos I on 16 Jan 2016.

Focus has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Film Inquiry (1,269) on 10 May 2017

In Focus, Will Smith's suave con artist Nicky Spurgeon tells his protégé/part-time lover Jess Barrett (Margot Robbie) his version of the…

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 01 Sep 2017

The cast turn in a wonderful performance, way better than what you would expect of the genre. A thorough delight…

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By Stefan L (354) on 04 Jun 2016

It's been a while since I've seen an enjoyable movie starring will smith. Nice chemistry with Robbie and altogether nicely done…

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By Jay B (1,110) on 25 May 2016

A thin plot with dialogue that is even thinner…

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By Carlos D (596) on 20 Dec 2016

Not a masterpiece, but still a very nice movie, full of unexpected turns and dark humour...:)…

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By 5Am 5 (13) on 24 Jul 2018

Dinamica y entretenida, el carisma de Margot y la seriedad de Smith son funcionales para lograr establecer una historia muy interesante ,pese…

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By Kevin D (1,252) on 06 Oct 2017

More twists than M. Night Shyamalan playing twister…

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By Aman A (383) on 17 Apr 2017

It had potential. The 1st part was fun, but after he dumps the girl for no reason, I expected better things, a twist of some sort…

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By Alex H (1,416) on 02 Nov 2016

I absolutely love this movie. I just love the pairing of will smith and margot robbie they are brilliant together…

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By Jen H (384) on 13 Jan 2017

Surprisingly engaging, colorful and well told…

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