Review of Focus (2014) by Paul B — 17 Dec 2015

A romance dressed up as a con-artist film. Neither of these genres ever get well developed within the movie.

This review of Focus (2014) was written by Paul B on 17 Dec 2015.

Focus has generally received mixed reviews.

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By M. Faust (314) for The Public (Buffalo) (288) on 16 Oct 2017

For the most part Focus is a slickly entertaining popcorn movie…

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By Jeanine S (19) on 08 Sep 2017

It was funny, educational, and kinda of romantical; it's great to see Will interact with his co-stars in such a way again…

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By Lindsay E (100) on 06 Nov 2016

The relationship between them (will & margot) nearly impossible to believe but it's not so unpleasant that you can't sit through it…

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By Kameron W (122) on 31 Aug 2016

Will Smith and Margot Robbie do more than enough to keep your attention throughout focus, but it doesn't help an overall underwhelming movie…

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By Kamal H (75) on 25 Oct 2017

So out of focus from any meaningful experiences…

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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 Mohammed A (375) on 03 Feb 2017

Horieblw move with a stupid plot and unlikeable characters. The plot was too weak. 1/5…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 17 Sep 2016

Focus was a brilliant film with a great cast to complete it…

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By Noel F (132) on 25 Sep 2016

While by no means a blockbuster, Focus is definitely a pleasant watch…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 25 Sep 2017

Focus is a disappointing film. It is about a con artist who takes on an inexperienced apprentice…

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