First of all I'm surprised that there's a sequel to 'Now You See Me' in the first place. The first film was a classy new take on the heist movie, but I certainly didn't think it needed a sequel.

But Hollywood obviously dictated that it did,so nearly all of the original cast reunite for this rather silly follow-up that isn't nearly as good.

It all starts well, but soon we're on a pointless jaunt around the world, with some poor dialogue and ridiculous plot points along the way. The minute Woody Harrelson ends up playing his twin I knew the game was up and that this sequel would join a long line of 'weaker than original' cash ins. It's a shame really, because this has a talented cast, who seemed game to make this a hit.

The absence of Isla Fisher divides fans, some missed her, some didn't. I thought that while Lizzy Caplan brought something different to the role of female horseman, it didn't really work.

A real mess of a film.

The Four Housemen return, but are in hiding. Lula (Lizzy Caplan) is introduced as a replacement for Isla Fisher. They are attempting to keep spying software out of the hands of evil capitalists played by Michael Cain and his illegitimate son Daniel Radcliffe presumably dead. The first part of the film was low entertainment compared to the first feature. We knew how they got to China before it was explained and the pass the card scene, started out cute, got Lizzy out of her bra, put grew old fast and was beneath the writers to use magician slapstick.

However, once the scene shifted to London, it was business as usual. A third sequel is in production. While I wanted to see more of Woody Harrelson, creating an idiotic evil twin didn't make it. We get to learn more about the past and "The Eye." If you loved the first one, you'll like this one. There is a quick refresher in the beginning, but it was not designed as a recap.

Guide: No swearing sex or nudity

Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) is in prison and vows to take his revenge on the Four Horsemen. J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson) and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) remain after the Eye releases member Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher). Lula May (Lizzy Caplan) is eager to join the Horsemen. FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) gives them the job of taking down tech businessman Owen Case (Ben Lamb). The group gets exposed, and kidnapped by Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Merritt's twin Chase McKinney to Macau, China. Walter is Owen's former partner and has faked his death to go off grid. He blackmails the Horsemen to steal a chip that can decrypt anything from Owen. That's before the return of Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine).

I like Isla Fisher but substituting for Lizzy Caplan is a great move. She is loads of fun and the main reason I like this more than the original. I like this movie up to Radcliffe's reveal of their kidnapping. I don't think the Harrelson twin adds anything great. It's a functional caper movie until the twists pile up. Like the original, the movie deteriorates in the second half and I stop caring. It's a mixed review but I love some great Lizzy.