Review of Focus (2015) by Spangle — 06 Jan 2016
Focus is slightly above average. What it lacks in plot cohesiveness, it more than makes up with its stylish direction, charismatic actors, and compelling twists and turns. Though the twists and turns can be kind of annoying after a point, however, so that is not a major plus, but they do work for the most part.
Truly, this one is incredibly sleek and sexy as a thriller, but also manages to have enough humor and quality one-liners to make it passable as a comedy. When watching Focus, however, it is hard to take your eyes off of Margot Robbie, who really knocks this role out of the park, as does Will Smith.
Without their coolness and charisma in the lead roles, Focus would be a far lesser film and they really exude the right type of personality to convince you of damn near anything, as conmen should. Overall, Focus is not a great film, but is quite well made and is just stylish enough to overcome its many shortcomings.
This review of Focus (2015) was written by Spangle on 06 Jan 2016.
Focus has generally received positive reviews.
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