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Now You See Me 2Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, James Franco, Morgan Freeman
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Would I see this again: Yes
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The AccountantBottom Line: Excellent follow up to NYSM1
I was sad to see that Isla Fisher wasn't reprising her role in this, but according to
IMDB it's because she was pregnant during filming, so she was written out. Maybe she'll be back for the 3rd one?
This movie takes place 18 months after the events of the first film. You all know my crappy memory, so I rewatched the first movie last week so I would have the info fresh in my mind. (for example, I couldn't remember WHY they framed Morgan Freeman's character) It's a good thing that I did, because the events of the first film are directly relevant to the sequel!
The film starts with the Horsemen still in hiding until the "Eye" gives them a mission to expose a tech giant who is about to debut a new device that has a secret purpose: the chip inside can hack your private data and share it with its creator, who will use it to influence and control world markets. Apparently, the master chip is powerful enough to hack ANY computer system. However, the Horsemen get setup, then kidnapped by another tech genius who doesn't want the details of the chip exposed, but instead wants it stolen for HIS use.
What I like about these movies, besides the special effects used for the illusions, is the "wheels within wheels" plot lines that you need to pay attention to. Everyone's working a long con, even if you think they're only reacting "in the minute".
Anyway, if you liked the first one, you should also like this one. You also learn more about Lionel Shrike, the magician who died during the safe trick 30 years ago.