Focus (2015) on Netflix
Veteran con artist Nicky sees through novice grifter Jess when she tries to con him with a fake jealous husband. He offers her guidance and brings her into his crew.
- Netflix3.4/5
- IMDb6.6/10297,526 votes
- Rotten Tomatoes56%
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Plot summary
Nicky is an accomplished con man. When a young grafter, Jess tries to take him, he sees right through her. He takes her under his wing and things between them get personal. When they pull a big score, Nicky decides to let her go because he thinks getting involved with her is not good. Three years later, Nicky's working for a guy to give a competitor some false info. But before he begins, he discovers Jess is with the guy and it ticks him off. He tries to apologize but she doesn't want to accept.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Focus (2015)
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- The pickpocketing on screen was worked out by a real professional: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, who wrote and directed Focus, hired sleight-of-hand expert Apollo Robbins as a consultant to choreograph the film's pickpocketing sequences.
- Kristen Stewart was originally cast for the film, but left the project due to her concern with the age gap between her and Smith.
- Focus holds a technical first for the industry: it was the first major Hollywood production to be edited entirely on Final Cut Pro X.
- Despite mixed reviews from critics, Focus was a success at the box office, grossing $158 million against its $50 million budget.
