Truth or Dare?

Allene 2022-01-27 08:04:07

This Focus is said to be a hit comedy this spring, and the cast is also strong, but unfortunately there are no surprises. It's probably because I've been too anxious recently, and I haven't found any laughs. The interaction of the protagonists is tepid, and there is no strong reversal of the plot, but the fat man and the old grandfather who are the supporting characters have some highlights, so they are not too ugly. The plot of psychological hints is not new. Neal played by the peacock is in front, Will Smith's liar seems to be less attractive, and the national rival in love at that time is also beginning to appear old, hey, melancholy.
In general, it is a flawless film, but after smacking it carefully the next day, I found that its story is still a bit interesting. So what does it say? In fact, it can be summed up in the words of the grandfather at the end of the film, which is about "trust between people".
In a hotel in a certain city, a man and a widow meet for the first time, one is a little thief, the other is a big liar, and they are playing hotly on the scene. Heart, but dare not really invest - the other party is a liar, if you are serious in love, there will be no underpants left to be deceived. Just break up before things get too serious.
But fate is not so easy to cut off, so a few years later, another restaurant in another city, looking back, was actually the liar in the dim light. At the beginning of the second round, he was still dishonest—there was no way, his nature was hard to change, and it was so easy to wash his hands. But although the play is fake, the love slowly becomes real. The more dangerous the situation, the closer the two get. It is said that when disaster strikes, they will fly separately, but if they are tied to a rope, they will only share weal and woe. After seeing life and death, the two knew to cherish the moment, so they walked hand in hand in the morning light, embarrassed and sweet. There is probably no way for the two not to lie in the future, but they can finally try to be together. It is already the best ending for the two liars, and it is better than going to Paris alone.

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Focus quotes

  • Owens: I took you off the street. Taught you my trade. I taught you my passion. Three generations of skills. And in spite of all my earnest efforts, in spite of all my hard work, you turned into a good person.

  • Owens: Love'll get you killed in this racket. No place for that shit here. No happiness with that. You know how they say there's honor among thieves? Well, you're no thief, Mellow. You made your choice.