The fact that it was done on a budget of $2. It just goes to show that people will go out of their way to see a film that's off the beaten path if you give them the option. As for the film, it seems like an ideal date movie. There's isn't anything you have to think about very hard. The protagonists are all likable and well acted. It sneakily becomes a superhero movie without dwelling on an origin or mythos.

The lead Jacob Latimore shines in his first starring role - another great surprise as he was in one of last year's worst films, . His on- screen girlfriend Seychelle Gabriele played the dead fish princess in . The plot revolves around Latimore, a gifted young man with a passion for street magic and Harry Houdini. His mother's passing leads him to a life of crime to support his little sister, but he doesn't really want that life and get's in over his head. He uses his magic skills to get himself out of several close calls while protecting the people he cares about. All around the performances are great, and the story is solid.

However, it does seem to fall victim to the YA, superhero shows on CW vibe. Then there is one extremely violent tonal shift that brings to mind a certain . There are also some pacing issues with the last act, so it's not a perfect movie.

But it is entertaining and well worth the price of admission.

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