Magic to Win 2011

Andy Webster, New York Times: Its buoyancy may not redeem its predictability, but it makes the movie bearable and even enjoyable at times. Read more

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: Yip's earlier films "Ip Man" and "Ip Man 2" also might have been wildly uneven, but at least they satisfied a basic craving for good action. "Magic to Win" turns up as a real loser. Read more

Tom Huddleston, Time Out: Mostly this is just aggravating, as the volleyball girls flap and pout, the wizards glower and prance and the film trundles from one half-hearted and predictable action sequence to another. Read more