Focus

2015, Comedy/Drama, 1h 45m

229 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

critics consensus

Focus may have a few too many twists and turns, but it nearly skates by on its glamorous setting and the charm of its stars. Read critic reviews

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Will Smith as Nicky and Margot Robbie as Jess Barrett in "Focus." photo 16

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Movie Info

Nicky (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.

Rating:

R (Language|Brief Violence|Some Sexual Content)
Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Mystery & thriller, Romance
Original Language:

English
Director:

Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Producer:

Denise Di Novi
Writer:

Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Release Date (Theaters):

Feb 27, 2015 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Jun 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA):

$53.9M
Runtime:

1h 45m
Distributor:

Warner Bros. Pictures
Sound Mix:

Datasat, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Will Smith
Nicky

Margot Robbie
Jess

Adrian Martinez

Adrian Martinez
Farhad

Gerald McRaney
Owens

Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro
Garriga

BD Wong
Liyuan

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Critics Consensus: <em>Focus</em> is Sleek and Slick But Too Twisty

Critics Consensus: Focus is Sleek and Slick But Too Twisty

Critic Reviews for Focus

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Audience Reviews for Focus

Aug 09, 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.

Kameron W Super Reviewer
May 04, 2016

Very interesting. Good story and plot. The ending is kind of meh, but either way, this is a cool film.

Stephen S Super Reviewer
Apr 29, 2016

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Anthony L Super Reviewer
Sep 30, 2015

fun and easy to watch but it really isn't grand in any sense. Will Smith should really dial the charisma down and try an indie film. I haven't seen him stretch and this film required someone with a little more depth. The ending was okay but nothing really special.

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