Review of Focus (2014) by Darren W — 31 Mar 2015

A good conman sting with enough twists to make it interesting.

This review of Focus (2014) was written by Darren W on 31 Mar 2015.

Focus has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Joseph Walsh (276) for CineVue (2,163) on 21 Aug 2018

Misdirection and mis-direction are the central problems with Focus, which is an ironic title if ever there was one…

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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 Eugene K (96) on 19 Jun 2016

Wasn't great but it had its moments. I honestly did not realize it had that much language in it which is why for the lower rating…

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By Tommie G (71) on 10 Oct 2016

Funny and satisfying dark comedy with Will Smith and Margot Robbie, I really enjoyed this movie…

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By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 26 Apr 2016

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…

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By Marcos R (35) on 20 Dec 2017

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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 Kevin D (1,252) on 06 Oct 2017

More twists than M. Night Shyamalan playing twister…

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