Review of Focus (2015) by Lukechristiansc — 24 Jan 2016
"Focus" is unpredictable with a few twist and turns you barely see coming, the writing-directing team behind "Crazy, Stupid, Love" "I Love You Phillip Morris" and "Bad Santa" manages to make a exciting, funny thriller with two stars that have sensual chemistry in this "old school film.
" After starring in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf Of Wall Street, newcomer Margot Robbie continues her streak of brilliance and indeed does she make a great performance so does her co-star Will Smith who have dynamite chemistry with one another.
Will Smith plays Nicky a con-artist (just like in Hitch) takes Jess (the stunning Margot Robbie) under his wing, shows her the tricks of the trade, they both have a love interest with one another, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship.
Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires, working on a dangerous scheme when Jess unexpectedly shows up she is now a skilled professional femme fatal, making Nick's plans messed up. She throws Nicky for a loop of time at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.
Yes this film has it's problems lacking a sharp-script, but Glenn Ficarra and John Requa's script is filled with intriguing set-pieces, every single character is so appealing. One of the best funniest things in the film is Adrian Martinez who play Nicky's friend also associate who has some funny one liners.
Not to mention Gerald McRaney is fantastic also is equally good. It's one of the best films that is both a rom-com/thriller. 4.
This review of Focus (2015) was written by Lukechristiansc on 24 Jan 2016.
Focus has generally received positive reviews.
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