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The story follows Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi), two childhood outcasts who found solace in a magic kit. Decades later, they become the reigning kings of the Las Vegas strip, headlining a long-running show at the Bally's casino.
The film works exceptionally well as an industry satire. Written by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (the minds behind Horrible Bosses and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ), the script cuts deep into the internal politics of Las Vegas entertainment. The movie draws a sharp line between two eras of magic:
One of the strongest selling points of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is its powerhouse comedic cast. The chemistry and contrasting styles of the leads provide the film with its most memorable moments.
Plays Rance Holloway, the veteran magician who inspired Burt. Arkin’s deadpan delivery provides some of the film's funniest moments. The Verdict: A Lost Gem of 2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone -2013- 720p BrR...
The narrative centers on Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi), a duo of traditional Las Vegas magicians who have headlined a major resort for years. Bonded by childhood friendship and a shared love for classic stage magic, their act has unfortunately grown stale, predictable, and deeply outdated.
Enter Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), a rising street magician who channels the edgy, shock-illusion style of Criss Angel and David Blaine. Gray captures the public's imagination by performing bizarre stunts, like sleeping on hot coals or holding his urine for days. As Burt and Anton’s ticket sales plummet, their friendship fractures, leaving Burt bankrupt, jobless, and forced to rediscover his original love for magic. Character Breakdown and Star Power
Las Vegas is a city built on neon, glitter, and intense lighting, and the film takes full advantage of this. In 720p high definition, the colorful stage costumes—covered in thousands of rhinestones and sequins—pop with clarity. The contrast between the oversaturated, golden hues of the Vegas stages and the grimy, desaturated concrete look of Steve Gray’s street performances is visually distinct. Audio Layout The story follows Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and
(Jim Carrey), a "street magician" and parody of figures like Criss Angel and David Blaine. Gray doesn't do card tricks; he sleeps on hot coals and holds his urine for 12 days to gain a cult following. As Burt loses his show, his money, and his best friend, he must rediscover his original passion for magic with the help of his childhood idol, Rance Holloway ( Alan Arkin Why It’s Still Worth a Watch
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Rating and runtime Rated PG-13. Runtime: approximately 100 minutes.
While hitting rock bottom, Burt encounters his childhood hero, the legendary Rance Holloway
The story follows Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi), two childhood outcasts who found solace in a magic kit. Decades later, they become the reigning kings of the Las Vegas strip, headlining a long-running show at the Bally's casino.
The film works exceptionally well as an industry satire. Written by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (the minds behind Horrible Bosses and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ), the script cuts deep into the internal politics of Las Vegas entertainment. The movie draws a sharp line between two eras of magic:
One of the strongest selling points of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is its powerhouse comedic cast. The chemistry and contrasting styles of the leads provide the film with its most memorable moments.
Plays Rance Holloway, the veteran magician who inspired Burt. Arkin’s deadpan delivery provides some of the film's funniest moments. The Verdict: A Lost Gem of 2013
The narrative centers on Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi), a duo of traditional Las Vegas magicians who have headlined a major resort for years. Bonded by childhood friendship and a shared love for classic stage magic, their act has unfortunately grown stale, predictable, and deeply outdated.
Enter Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), a rising street magician who channels the edgy, shock-illusion style of Criss Angel and David Blaine. Gray captures the public's imagination by performing bizarre stunts, like sleeping on hot coals or holding his urine for days. As Burt and Anton’s ticket sales plummet, their friendship fractures, leaving Burt bankrupt, jobless, and forced to rediscover his original love for magic. Character Breakdown and Star Power
Las Vegas is a city built on neon, glitter, and intense lighting, and the film takes full advantage of this. In 720p high definition, the colorful stage costumes—covered in thousands of rhinestones and sequins—pop with clarity. The contrast between the oversaturated, golden hues of the Vegas stages and the grimy, desaturated concrete look of Steve Gray’s street performances is visually distinct. Audio Layout
(Jim Carrey), a "street magician" and parody of figures like Criss Angel and David Blaine. Gray doesn't do card tricks; he sleeps on hot coals and holds his urine for 12 days to gain a cult following. As Burt loses his show, his money, and his best friend, he must rediscover his original passion for magic with the help of his childhood idol, Rance Holloway ( Alan Arkin Why It’s Still Worth a Watch
Characters and performances
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Rating and runtime Rated PG-13. Runtime: approximately 100 minutes.
While hitting rock bottom, Burt encounters his childhood hero, the legendary Rance Holloway