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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
2013 100 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.5
Comedy
Director: Don Scardino
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Description
After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on the scene.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$22.54M
Worldwide:
$27.44M
Starring
Steve Carell
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Luke Vanek
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Steve Buscemi
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Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a divisive comedy that balances a strong, star-studded cast against a disjointed and formulaic screenplay. While many viewers find the film to be an upbeat and pleasant experience anchored by Jim Carrey’s eccentric performance, others criticize its lack of narrative focus and wasted potential.
| Acting | Jim Carrey delivers a standout, eccentric performance that provides the film’s most memorable comedic moments. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, and Alan Arkin, is highly capable, though the film fails to utilize their collective potential fully. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being overly formulaic, fragmented, and lacking the structural cohesion required to develop its themes effectively. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; some find it a lighthearted and refreshing change from raunchy comedies, while others find it predictable and underwhelming. |