Magicians rob banks on stage, dazzling audiences while outwitting detectives in a pulpy, high-octane chase.
Suspenseful and crowd-pleasing. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video.
No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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