The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and his partner, Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi), have reigned as kings of the Las Vegas strip for years. Their work rakes in millions of dollars, but the biggest illusion yet is their friendship, for -- now -- time and familiarity have bred contempt between them. When a street magician's increasing popularity threatens to knock them off their thrones, Burt and Anton recognize that they have to repair the relationship and salvage the act.
Release Date: March 15, 2013
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
(less)Ok for ages 15+ . What would you rate it?
Rated PG-13 Dangerous Stunts|A Drug-Related Incident|Language|Sexual Content
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“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” has some genuinely funny moments, but its assembly-line story is so overdone that you’re likely to be checking your watch between the occasionally well-earned chuckles.
There are a few content advisories to keep in mind before deciding if you’re willing to give “Wonderstone” a chance, but they’re about as generic as the rest of the film’s presentation. There’s an obligatory four-letter word used as a shock-punch line, mild drug and alcohol references, sexual and misogynistic dialogue as well as two lead-in-and-cut sexual scenes, all folded into a time line of intermittent milder-language and physical gross-out gags — the latter performed by Carrey’s street magician. Director Don Scardino wasn’t interested in pushing the PG-13 rating, but he wanted to land safely in center field with this buddy pic. -
This movie I was kinda excited to see. I went with my family. But this movie is kind of like you would rent on DVD or rent on Demand. Steve Buscemi was very funny and Steve Carrell was okay. Steve plays Burt and he reminds me of all the other crazy characters he has played already. My least favorite character was Jim Carey. Jim is super funny but not in this movie. If you want to rent a good Jim Carey movie I recommend you rent "Yes Man". I wouldn't rush to see this movie. But just wait until DVD.
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A movie satirizing magicians — even rock 'n' roll hipster magicians — is only slightly more cutting edge than a movie mocking mimes or carnies. At times "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" seems as creaky as old Rance Holloway.
But this is also one dark and wickedly funny comedy... See Full ReviewMarch 14th, 2013 Details -
The laughs come fast and furious for about 30 minutes, then they fade into occasional chuckles of recognition and the odd hear-Carell-make-funny-whimpering-sounds gag, or see clueless Anton deliver unwanted magic kits (along with tasty bunnies) to starving Third World kids. Few jokes take us by surprise, but enough comic haymakers land to make “Burt Wonderstone” credible, in not exactly “incredible.”... See Full Review
March 14th, 2013 Details -
Almost as mystifying as what went on in the secret papal conclave this week is why it took a half-dozen credited writers to fashion the forgettable, formulaic and nearly laugh-free script that is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone... See Full Review
March 14th, 2013 Details -
Burt is a jerk, pure and simple, with the charm missing. Sure, in the predictable story he slouches toward redemption, but at a certain point, it’s too late to care. There’s just not enough heart in the movie.
That’s too bad. There are some genuine laughs in the film, and the idea of letting the air out of such self-inflated performers as Criss Angel and David Blaine has a certain potential. Unfortunately it’s never quite realized here... See Full ReviewMarch 13th, 2013 Details -
Everyone on screen seems to be having a blast, but this story of rival magicians in Las Vegas is not as much fun for the audience. It wants to pull a rabbit out of a hat, but there’s really nothing there... See Full Review
March 14th, 2013 Details -
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" takes a decisive wrong turn at its climax -- when a big comeback stunt depends more on narcotics than on magic. Coming on top of all the dubious humor on display, this development ramps up the problematic content of the picture -- and will leave viewers questioning whether Burt's values have really changed after all... See Full Review
March 18th, 2013 Details -
"The pacing is slow, the laughs are scarce and intermittent and the story arch about a famous guy who has to lose his career in order to find himself is simultaneously tired and tawdry."... See Full Review
March 18th, 2013 Details -
This is a spoof of magicians in general and not a good one. The audience laughed or chuckled a few times, groaned a few more at the bad taste displayed by all. The language was profane and the illusions gross. We do not consider this to be a family film and therefore cannot recommend you go to this show... See Full Review
March 18th, 2013 Details -
Left the theater after the first 15 minutes. It doesn't have a good message, and they aren't even real magicians. Go watch something else.
April 26th, 2013 Details