Watch The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
- PG-13
- 2013
- 1 hr 40 min
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5.9 (76,357)
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a hilarious comedy film that follows the story of two magicians, Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi), who have been performing together since childhood. They have become the most famous and successful magic act in Las Vegas, but their partnership and friendship are starting to fray.
Burt is the selfish and arrogant half of the duo, while Anton is the humble and hardworking one. They have been performing the same routine for years, and it has become stale and uninspired. The arrival of a new street magician, Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), threatens to upstage them and steal their thunder.
Burt and Anton's manager, Doug Munny (James Gandolfini), insists that they update their show and make it more relevant to modern audiences. However, the two magicians are resistant to change and continue to perform their old routines.
Their stubbornness leads to a disastrous show, which results in the end of their partnership. Anton quits and Burt spirals into depression, with his lavish lifestyle falling apart around him.
After hitting rock bottom, Burt seeks out his childhood hero, Rance Holloway (Alan Arkin), who encourages him to rediscover his love for magic and develop a new act. With the help of his former assistant, Jane (Olivia Wilde), Burt sets out to create a groundbreaking new show that will save his career and win back his friend.
The film is filled with hilarious moments and over-the-top magic tricks that will leave audiences laughing out loud. Steve Carell is perfectly cast as the pompous and self-centered Burt, while Steve Buscemi provides a perfect counterbalance as the kind and genuine Anton.
Jim Carrey steals the show as the bizarre and twisted street magician, Steve Gray. His extreme stunts and unconventional magic tricks are both disturbing and hilarious.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a film about friendship, redemption and the pursuit of true passion. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves magic, comedy, and a good underdog story.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a 2013 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.9 and a MetaScore of 44.