[1] He wanted to expand the theme on the sequel by bringing those characters back to the universe, but also make it grander and epic as the film was set in various places.

[2] Tyler who also likes to do magic as a hobby, wanted to do the same with the music, providing a counterpoint to the theme that he had modified.

[3] Filmtracks.com wrote "the sequel score is extremely faithful to its predecessor and throws enough new paint at the wall to keep you entertained.

But Now You See Me 2 remains wildly inconsistent in direction, exploring many ideas without desired development, perhaps in an effort to deal an appropriate dose of musical misdirection at the plot.

"[4] Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter wrote "Brian Tyler's otherwise overstated score, click when the Horsemen are doing their magic.