Ruben Fleisher’s Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is yet another twisty fun romp – albeit with diminishing magical returns. The upside? The new cast additions are genuinely delightful, injecting fresh energy into a franchise that’s been running low on sleight-of-hand sparkle. They all blend seamlessly with the returning Horsemen, and together, they make for a charismatic bunch to follow. Which matters, because this film juggles a lot of characters (some of whom are tucked away as surprises). And speaking of surprises, the movie is practically bursting with them. But that’s always been the secret sauce of this series: the compulsive rug-pulling, the constant whirl of twists and reversals. It’s these moments that keep you hooked straight through to the finale. Are all of those twists created equal? Not exactly. But the film keeps things buoyant, silly, and knowingly over-the-top - which works firmly in its favor. Everyone involved knows exactly what kind of movie this is, and they lean into the absurdity with a wink (especially Rosamund Pike as our villain). However, you’ll never doubt for a second that things will end up exactly where you expect. But, the pleasure is in watching how they get there. And in that regard, the film delivers a satisfyingly entertaining night at the movies. Cinematic fluff? Absolutely. But is it time to put the rabbit back in the hat? Not yet. Let’s see what this new breed can pull off - and whether the magic can stretch just a little further.