Will Smith and Aussie It Girl Margot Robbie team up in a sleek slice of escapism from directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, the co-writers and directors of I Love You Phillip Morris and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Like their previous films, Focus is a romance with a twist, this time a crime caper filled with pickpocketing and semi-clever cons that pauses occasionally for a soft-focus romantic moment.
When it comes to con flicks it's more Oceans Eleven without the famous ensemble cast than say The Grifters. Focus is light entertainment at the expense of the rich and famous - everyone is tastefully dressed, rich or on their way to being rich, and indulges in expensive hobbies such as Formula One race car driving and high stakes gambling.
It's in this world that Nicky (Smith), a professional conman, and his apprentice Jess (Robbie), move; first as lovers and then separately after Jess realises she was part of one of Nicky's cons. Three years later, they come face to face in Buenos Aires just as Nicky is about to execute a large-scale scam.
The question is, of course, do you take the money or the love?
