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Seri sekawanan pesulap tersohor Now You See Me, kini merilis seri ketiganya, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Film ini digarap sineas, Ruben Fleischer, dengan sederetan bintang-bintang regulernya, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, dan Morgan Freeman. Kini bergabung bintang-bintang baru serinya, antara lain Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, dan Rosamund Pike. Akankah seri keduanya ini bakal melampaui sukses komersial film-film sebelumnya yang nyaris mencapai total USD 700 juta secara global?

Setelah sekian lama The Four Horsemen tak muncul, tiga orang pesulap muda, Charlie (Smith), Bosco (Sessa), dan June (Greenblatt), memalsukan pertunjukan mereka untuk menipu seorang pengusaha kripto yang licik. Setelah aksi tersebut, Daniel Atlas (Eisenberg) muncul dan mengajak mereka untuk melakukan aksi pencurian berlian terbesar di dunia milik Veronika Vandeeberg (Pike). Dalam aksi tersebut, rupanya mereka dibantu member Four Horsemen lainnya, yakni Merrit (Harrelson), Jack (Franco), dan Henlei (Fischer). Petualangan seru kembali dimulai.

Bagi yang telah akrab dengan Now You See Me, seri ini tak ubahnya seri aksi pencurian populer, Ocean. Seri ini juga terfokus bukan pada kisahnya, tetapi aksi penampilan sederet bintang besarnya. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t masih menggunakan formula yang sama. Poin kisahnya kembali merencanakan aksi pencurian besar, yang kini dilakukan kombinasi tim senior dan junior. Secara umum, tone kisahnya sederhana dan ringan, tanpa ada ancaman (antagonis) yang berarti. Hal ini yang membuat kita tidak terlalu peduli dengan kisahnya melainkan menanti aksi dan polah para karakternya. Dalam satu momen, mereka terperangkap dalam satu kubus kaca yang diisi oleh pasir. Adegan ini sama sekali tidak memiliki  ketegangan berarti yang mampu membuat kita gelisah atau duduk tak nyaman.

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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t bisa jadi masih menarik perhatian bagi fans serinya, tetapi kehilangan sisi magis yang menjadikan seri ini dulu begitu menghibur. Poin besar film ini sesungguhnya hanyalah memperkenalkan para pesulap muda yang kemungkinan bakal menggantikan seniornya. Medium film melalui sentuhan teknisnya, seperti editing, akting, hingga CGI, sejatinya adalah manipulasi visual sesuai tuntutan kisahnya. Sementara teknik sulap butuh sensasi “realisme” untuk mencapai keberhasilan serta meyakinkan penonton. Keduanya adalah sesuatu yang kontras. Ranah sulap menurut hemat saya, bukan konsep ideal bagi medium film. Ini adalah catatan kecil yang sudah saya rasakan sejak seri pertama. Sekuel? Tak butuh sentuhan magis agar seri keempat diproduksi, asalkan seri ketiganya ini sukses komersial.

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). A lifelong cinephile, he developed a profound passion for film from an early age. After completing his studies in architecture, he embarked on an independent journey exploring film theory and history. His enthusiasm for cinema took tangible form in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience eventually led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched students’ understanding through courses such as Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended well beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, Understanding Film, an in-depth examination of the essential elements of cinema, both narrative and visual. The book’s enduring significance is reflected in its second edition, released in 2018, which has since become a cornerstone reference for film and communication scholars across Indonesia. His contributions to the field also encompass collaborative and editorial efforts. He participated in the compilation of Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1–3 and 30 Best-Selling Indonesian Films 2012–2018. Further establishing his authority, he authored Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary (2023) and Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave (2023). His passion for cinema remains as vibrant as ever. He continues to offer insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com while actively engaging in film production with the Montase Film Community. His short films have received critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both nationally and internationally. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film criticism, his writing was shortlisted for years in a row for Best Film Criticism at the 2021-2024 Indonesian Film Festival. His dedication to the discipline endures, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer in Film Criticism and Film Theory at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, under the Independent Practitioner Program from 2022-2024.

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