Focus Review

Directed & Directed By: John Requa and Glenn Ficara

Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Adrian Martinaz, Gerald McRaney, BD Wong, Brennan Brown, Rober Tyler, Griff Furst, etc.

A modern day Bonnie & Clyde is definitely needed and finally delivered. There is something amazing about when theft has a double meaning. When lust leads to love. When a criminal can be kind and put his woman on top of anyone else. That idea of ‘us’ against the world mentality has a lot of beauty. The movie is sheer poetry combined with comedy.

A battle of wits as Jess (Margot Robbie) tries to con Nicky (Will Smith) at a hotel only to have him tell her about her conning mistakes. Then she stalks and finally finds him and persuades him to take her under his wings. He agrees to be her mentor and introduces her to his boss Horst (Brennan Brown). Jess earns a place in a coveted internship in the theft world most likely.

Worldly Nicky opens Jess’s eyes to new opportunities such as having a crime companion, educator and guardian angel. Nicky saw the point of making money and finding a partner in crime makes it twice as fun. It is all in the title focus when Nicky shows Jess how to steal without being noticed and not to be stolen from. Then them focusing on what matters in life.

The cast and crew worked hard and it really shows. The directing explains a different mood each time. From sex to sensuality then pain to jealousy with the scene played out very well visually and verbally. Impeccably done.

This movie deserves a 7/10 because some unnecessary scenes, actors and unrealistic drama were added. The movie had enough action and unknown material as well as enough passion and sexiness. Less is more because more harmed instead of helped here.

However, this movie is quite enjoyable. Focus is wicked and wonderful so worth the watch. Living vicariously through this movie is one glamorous ride.