Now You See Me 2

I remember I really liked the first part, it gave me everything I was expecting back then.
This time around - either it did the same thing and my taste has changed since the original or it wasn't that good.
Let's start with the good? Okay. What I did like:
- Actor ensemble.
- Tricks/illusions (unfortunately I wanted to see more of these. So much more. Love seeing unbelievably quick hands, smooth motions and other unreal stuff.).
- Everything felt light and uncomplicated (even the "tense" parts). After a good days work I enjoyed that ease.
- Movie wasn't stretched (2 hours is appropriate time and it went by quickly).
- All in all I liked the movie as shallow and predictable as it was.
- AND I also enjoyed I could easily let myself go to the bathroom and know that I won't be missing much.
Now for the bad. What I did NOT like:
- Characters. Especially the new female lead. So because most of the characters were already built in first movie (although I can't say I can remember them), "Lula" was new and basically she was the only female character and for that reason I just so disapproved of how she was - she came off as shallow, weak and a bit dumb. Okay, it's not a serious movie but really? Just give her some substance! As for other characters - didn't care for any of them at all (cared only for that chic because she was not needed at all if she was made like that. And not liking something also means caring right?).
- The plot and the ending. Nothing original, predictable and weak.
- The lack of illusions or tricks. Wanted more and more interesting (or more believable) stuff.
- The Script. Some scenes were too stretched, some dialogues unnecessary and monologues/phrases - stupid (maybe somebody will call them "funny", I hope not)

I think that's enough. I liked the movie. But just "liked".
How did I see it?
Ended my shift at work, went to the cinema (was in the new auditorium), grabbed a beer (okay, two of those), sat down in the best seat (thank you, Reinis! :D) and just watched it with ease and with no real expectations.

Rating: ★★★

Race

This was too simple and just too predictable in every way possible. As I watched I didn't want to believe that it's based on true events. So cliche in everything. Okay, I don't mind how it ended (because of the "realness") but just..ugh, really? I had a pretty boring time with this.
Lovely tones and colors though. And Jeremy Irons' voice.
Didn't see much of anything I could've wanted (didn't feel like there was much of training or preparing shown in any way). It just seems like showing problems that majority of people are (or might be) having was more important for "Race" makers.

Rating: ★★