The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

  • 2013


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37 % Rotten
$ 27 Million
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Positive Reviews 77
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Average Rating 2.6/5
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3.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone has its cornball charm, thanks largely to the confident work of old pros Carell, Arkin, and Buscemi, but its ultimatel .. Av Club
1.5
Somewhere theres a screenwriting logic robot churning out this stuff: Must have obvious character development. Den Of Geek
2.0
Yet the movie itself is too cautious and unimaginative to bring off what a great magic trick or comedy should do: make us laugh out loud with surprise .. EW
3.8
At times The Incredible Burt Wonderstone seems as creaky as old Rance Holloway. Rogerebert
2.0
Carell has always made offbeat or embarrassing characters likable by imbuing them with an underlying sense of decency (or at least charm) that made au .. Common Sense Media
3.5
Neatly balancing brightly sentimental comedy with slightly edgier funny business, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone pulls off the impressive trick of ge .. Variety
2.5
Ive seen much worse in terms of comedies or magician centered films, but Ive also seen better.The ending really does bring the film up a notch, but ev .. We Got This Covered
2.5
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is by no means an awful film, and it does have some genuinely funny moments, it just offers nothing new and comes off .. We Got This Covered
1.0
The movie itself should have no problem accomplishing that feat long before the end credits. Time Out
2.0
In the end, theres nothing here beyond the obvious riches to rags, friendship lost and found, celebrity rivalry clichs. Time Out
1.9
Visually, Scardino employs an easy, if also uneven, tone that allows the more surprising, absurdist sight gags to hit forcefully, but otherwise convey ..
2.5
A generic, fitfully funny mainstream comedy that doesnt nearly get the best from its name brand players but doesnt qualify as a desecration, either.
1.5
The films redeeming qualities have a lot to do with the great cast, headed up by Carrell playing an insufferable pretty boy. Collider
4.5
We dont go to magic shows expecting to feel emotionally connected to the performers. Collider
3.5
So, if nothing else, the new dueling magicians flick The Incredible Burt Wonderstone provides a welcome opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with a gen .. Vulture
3.0
AUSTIN Comebacks are as easy as pulling rabbits from a hat in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, a showbiz tale thats enjoyable but as familiar as the o .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Carell derives a lot of humor from the characters insufferable egocentrism, and, while its always entertaining, its nothing new for this actor.
3.0
But the film itself quashes any such hope, primarily by way of a scattered sense of humor that falls flat amid a minefield of failed sight gags and li .. Paste Magazine
2.0
A little too nasty a comedy for family audiences, this peddles an uncomfortable blend of aggression and schmaltz the Will Ferrell formula, and one tha .. Telegraph
2.5
Movies that try to have it all often end up with less than they started with.
3.8
Its as if Carrey has been waiting, through a series of bland and corny showcases, to find a role that doesnt derail or divert his intensity, but embra .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Its barely enough to recommend the uneven comedy, though if youre fond of Carell and/or Carrey, Wonderstone wont deeply disappoint. Cinema Blend
2.0
What magic there is comes entirely from the top flight cast, all of whom embrace the movies amusing premise. Ny Daily News
2.5
Instead, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a generic comedy effort with a few charming scenes but is very short on memorable enchantment. Screen Rant
2.5
However, funny would be nice, given that the flick is being marketed under the general rubric of comedy.But funny it isnt either, at least not the mov .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
The story is a truly plain connect the dots, its execution neither dazzling you with a spellbinding screenplay, nor keeping you enthralled with the il ..
3.0
This is a fun movie with some things to say about finding your vocation something that you can do with all your heart and sustaining it through love o .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Technically proficient but not outstanding, it will hardly amaze you but should elicit a few chuckles on the way to its predictable outcome. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Its notable these days when a big screen studio comedy is as funny as a good episode of a smart show. Village Voice
3.1
Few jokes take us by surprise, but enough comic haymakers land to make Burt Wonderstone credible, in not exactly incredible. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The material isnt sufficiently funny to allow me to forgive the films feeble storyline and two dimensional inhabitants. ReelViews
3.0
Steve Carell, Jim Carrey and Steve Buscemi star as magicians in this comedy from director Don Scardino. Blu Ray
2.5
Occasionally amusing but instantly forgettable, this Steve Carell comedy seems designed to be watched on airplanes. Chicago Reader
3.1
If only the movie could better maintain what makes its hero amusing as the story progresses, it might have worked better as a whole. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The film is a series of cliches strung together with a completely implausible comeback story and its funniest joke is shown over the closing credits.
2.5
What might have been an entertaining, silly comedy opts for pseudo earnestness over movie magic. Usa Today
2.5
Its an appealing premise that is, in the movies early stages, employed to breezy and thoroughly entertaining effect by director Don Scardino, with the .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Jim Carrey IS this movie. Jim Carrey as funny Jim Carrey is always fun to watch. You Tube
2.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone makes the classic mistake of thinking a comedy about magicians will be magical. The Times
3.0
Overall, I found the film entertaining enough to warrant a slight recommendation, mainly due to the aforementioned big belly laugh moments. Screen It
1.9
Are you laughing yet.Carrey seems to be in an entirely different movie. Rolling Stone
3.0
Yanis Varoufakis treats with disdain the idea that economics is a real science its more like a contemporary form of religion, propped up by ruling eli .. Pop Matters
2.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
1.5
Always seems poised to deliver big laughs but, once the smoke and the pigeons clear, leaves you only with a mild chuckle or two. The Wrap
3.0
The films biggest problem is that the central rivalry is rather underdeveloped (Carreys character is largely a succession of David Blaine digs), so it .. View London
2.5
This could have been comedy magic if the story and the jokes hadnt vanished into thin air. News Day
1.9
Poor Carell has a tougher time of it.He fares better with the few subtle gags. New York Post
3.5
Yet even when this movie is at its most formulaic, it always manages to keep its characters in character. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Which could be good comedy fodder, except that in director Don Scardinos film, Carell doesnt give us enough to root for.Burt is a jerk, pure and simpl .. Az Central
2.5
But you watch the movie in a happy state of expectation anyway, because the concepts so rich and just enough of it makes it onto the screen, along wit .. Boston
2.5
Bizarrely, its biggest flaw lies not in its overworked script or its sitcom styled execution, but in its casting. Smh
2.0
Either despite or because of a cast of more or less big names, the film remains stubbornly mediocre without ever being actively awful. Mountain X
2.0
There are some funny bits and characters around the edges of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, but its core is empty of humor. Npr
2.0
Hard luck if youre expecting another joke.Popularity notwithstanding, the two are still insecure children inside. Star Tribune
4.5
And while it pokes a ton of fun at almost everyone onscreen, its never cruel or meanspirited.This isnt a humiliation comedy, or at least not one in wh ..
0.5
Unlike 99 percent of what passes for comedy in Hollywood at the moment... maintain its sense of ridiculousness throughout, and utterly fails thank goo ..
1.9
Article Continued Below You just wish you could wave a wand or snap your fingers to undo the waste of talent and to straighten out the muddled and jus .. Toronto Star
2.0
In an ideal market, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone would have made a funny and entertaining half and hour sitcom. Emanuellevy
3.0
As lightweight as a ping pong ball, this charming, slightly over extended comedy sends up films about showbiz rivalries. Guardian
3.0
Its funnier and more likable than their previous script, Horrible Bosses. Guardian
3.0
The picture has a better chance of success in home entertainment, where it deserves to enjoy the same kind of acclaim as other adventures in skewering .. Daily Mail
1.5
Its a shame to see such talent go to waste.Especially Olivia Wilde who is absolutely beautiful but by no means funny. Cinema Crazed
3.5
Heres what it is: This is a really lively, fun and high spirited comedy. Salon
2.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Eddie Harrison 13 March 2013 Laughs are lacking in this tale of rival Vegas magicians, starring Steve Carell and Jim C .. Flim List
3.5
And entertain it does, with its high farce concept, spoofs, funny lines and top drawer cast.
1.5
Whats most incredible about this lame comedy is how shallow and inept it seems, given the inherent talent. Susang Ranger
2.0
Nearly as terrible as it sounds, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone gives us onetime Office star Steve Carell with a puppy down his pants in a role that .. Boston Herald
2.0
Still, the pacing is sluggish and the sentimental story never surprises. Express
1.9
The typical gags involve burnt flesh and the sight of someone pretending to crush a puppy to death. Its not a comedy; its a wince edy. Chicago Tribune
3.0
But the pictures strongest selling point is its demolition of the new magics supposed dangerousness. The Irish Times
2.0
I wish I could make The Incredible Burt Wonderstone disappear.Forever. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Despite the comedic talent involved, the movie is thin on effective humor, especially in its meager attempts to mock the Angel/Blaine magic style. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Carell and Carrey shine like sequinned suits in a comedy that allows them endless fun with the dressing up box. More narrative verve and it couldve be .. Total Film
3.5
Its a perfect role for Carrey who can obnoxiously overact to sell a joke to his hearts content and it works great in this context. Lyles Movie Files
2.5
As with any great magic trick, Wonderstone is effective in diverting our attention to the small moments. Hollywood
2.0
Its rather like a childrens movie camped up with adult bits and pieces. Standard
0.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
2.0
You cant have a comedy about magic without gimmicks, and Burt Wonderstone has plenty. It also has panache. Coles Mithey
3.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone isnt incredible, but its a nicely performed bit of programmed Hollywood hilarity. Detroit News
2.5
The movie coasts along using a boring and predictable character comedy formula that weve seen so many times over the years.
3.8
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone has nostalgia for classical magic that is sweet and endearing. Aisle Seat
3.0
Silly, sloppy, and totally lacking in trenchancy, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone has something richer comedies often lack a decent supply of laughs. Movie Habit
3.0
Its an intermittently funny comedy about feuding Las Vegas magicians that feels committee rewritten within an inch of its life. Oregon Live
1.5
Though not exactly magic, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is certainly no cinematic disappearing act either. Film Ink
2.5
The problem is that the character hasnt been given enough good traits to forge an emotional connection with viewers.The other major plot has to do wit .. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE is a hilarious and quirky comedy about magicians that will have you laughing right up to the films final absurd gag. Maki At The Movies
2.5
More humorous than any of the actual events in the film is the appearance of Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, and Jim Carrey together onscreen in outlandi ..
3.0
Relishing his return to comedy, Carrey doesnt miss a beat, and revels in an edgier supporting role without the weight of carrying the movie. Cine Vue
2.0
Its all very cute, but you know for sure the magic is missing when the biggest laugh happens after the curtain call. Digital Spy
2.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone does take a nice mid trick turn and displays prestige in its finale. Tamp A Bay
1.9
That auditoriums full of even mildly intelligent adults ever would have gone for the hokey, easily understood illusions these two peddle for years sta .. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
In the end, this movie is not exactly magical, but it does have enough tricks up its sleeve to make it worth the price of admission. Stl Today
4.5
We meet the titular character in 1982, when hes a bullied boy who finds solace in the Rance Holloway magic kit. Stl Today
2.5
In one scene hes a horndog, in the next hes a moron, in the next, hes falling in love with Wildes Jane. Screen Crush
4.0
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daleys slyly effervescent script almost makes amends for their Horrible Bosses. Ft
3.8
This one is an unadulterated crowd pleaser.Like a master illusionists sleight of hand, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone keeps on surprising for the dur .. Dustin Put Man
3.5
While not the laugh riot it could have been, this comedy consistently amuses us with its pastiche characters and silly gags. Contact Music
4.0
Wonderstone isnt a comedy for the ages, but for a comedy fan like myself, itll do in a pinch. Film Racket
1.5
Theres nothing particularly smart or fun about this film.It can be silly but rarely in an inspired way. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
From its doomsday narrative and tired action set pieces, Red Dawn represents the lowest common denominator of dumb action movies. The Sun
3.0
Any sense of the ponderous in telling this tale with a definite moral is more than offset by the gentle silliness with which the story is told. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
Its just the films ultimate indulgence of hocus pocus in which the laughs disappear. The Filmy Ap
2.0
You know a director is in trouble when you can barely keep your eyes open to ogle a scantily clad Olivia Wilde. Patriot Ledger
1.5
Director Don Scardino gets good mileage from a supporting cast that includes Alan Arkin and Olivia Wilde. But the one trick he cant pull off is making .. Sltrib
3.1
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone isnt a bad film, mostly because its quite able cast refuses to let it be.
1.5
And director Don Scardino best known for TVs 30 Rock keeps things moving at a brisk pace to ensure the film doesnt outstay its welcome. Ign
3.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is the kind of film that creates laughs by having characters who look funny and speak funny.I only wish the dialogue i .. The Film Pie
2.5
Language and sexual references make the film inappropriate for children, despite its rating.But all ages have the right to be insulted by what passes .. Js Online
2.0
But theres still a chance Burt and Anton can save the actboth onstage and offif Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first .. Movie Web
2.0
The script borders on Happy Madison caliber and watching talented people try to save it but just get bored in the process is tough. Hollywood Chicago
3.5
It wants nothing more than to make us laugh, and its good intentions are more than just empty promises.Most audiences will laugh. Cinemix Tape
3.5
This amiable oddball comedy should push things further, but it nevertheless earns a steady stream of laughs.The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is in cine .. What Culture
2.5
But if you are looking for something truly magical, you will come away disappointed. Mercury News
1.9
And you dont have to be a Harry Houdini to escape this sorry excuse for a spoof. Bitly
3.0
Mild 3D animated adventure about a prehistoric family who leave their cave for the big wide world. Scots Man
3.1
The wigs (oh, the wigs!) and costumes and magic tricks only take you so far, though, and the movie stages a maneuver at the end but then shows us exac .. Post Gazette
3.0
Steve Carrel and Steve Buscemi star in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (Picture: Ben Glass) Im in magical hell! groans star Steve Carell but, incredib .. Metro
2.5
A consistent tone and strategy would have served the picture better. Scene Stealers
2.5
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone This new Steve Carell comedy passes up any number of opportunities to be much funnier than it is. reason
4.5
Big silly fun in the Anchorman vein, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is packed with great gags, recognisable characters and performances from comedian .. Film 4
3.5
His feature film debut relies heavily on the charm of its cast, and assumes the audience will enjoy watching them mug in wigs for an hour and a half i .. Streaming Quickflix
1.5
Did the producers appeal to a denominator even lower than common by making their film as dumb as possible, or did it just turn out that way Wsj
3.5
A broad Vegas satire that falls somewhere between Anchorman and Dodgeball on the between the eyes funny scale. Jam! Movies
2.5
Those three words capture the fitful, sometimes engaging entertainment. Tony Mack
3.5
Its not that The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a fantastic film that will redefine comedy.Rather, its just a funny movie that I enjoyed watching. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone wont blow you away with originality, but Ill be damned if its not the most consistently funny comedy in recent memory. From The Balcony
2.0
The trouble with celebrating old fashioned entertainment is that Scardino needs to complete the hardest trick in Hollywood making cliches seem fresh a .. The National
2.0
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3.0
He doesnt just walk across hot coals; he spends the night on them, barbecuing himself. Movie Mom
2.0
From the outside, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone looks like a predictable Hollywood comedy. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.0
The dorky abandon of this kind of low level magic is what makes The Incredible Burt Wonderstone work. Entertainment Time
3.0
Cheesy stage magic is fertile ground for satire and this could have been an anarchic, tasteskewering romp along the lines of TV news comedy Anchorman. Daily Star
4.0
The script quietly delivers the laughs, not hitting you over the head as some comedies do. Media Mikes
3.8
Carrey is the movies ace up its sleeve. Hes at his frighteningly manic best. If the Academy ever considered awards for comedies released in March, Car .. Sf Examiner
3.5
This is a cleverly made, smartly written, totally satisfying armrest gripper. Grant Land
3.5
Its funny how a movies prospects can often live and die on its title alone. Blog Bullz Eye
2.5
But even this comedic triumvirate cannot prevent the scripts biggest feat of magic: making the laughs disappear. Toledo Blade
3.0
Unsurprisingly, its serial scene stealer Alan Arkin who commits yet another grand larceny as the grumpy Rance.Carell is born to play this sort of role .. Sky
0.5
David Copperfield actually makes a cameo appearance. His best act in years is to disappear from this film after a few seconds. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.5
And like Burt himself, its doubtful this will be remembered for very long either. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE has the absolute best ending that makes you love the movie when leaving the theater. Film Festival Today
2.0
Even more bothersome is the cookie cutter Final Draft template fashion in which the story is told.We know every play this film is running before it ev .. Schmoes Know
1.5
One off gags and throwaway lines muffle the creaks of a well worn plot. Film.com
2.0
Some laughs, sure, but Carells creation isnt quite classic and the script sends out mixed messages. Little White Lies
3.0
Refreshingly single minded in its aim to entertain, Wonderstone has no social agenda, no artistic aspirations, no enduring lessons other than, perhaps .. Aarp
2.5
... has its share of engaging to great bits, including, truth to tell, one gag performed by Carrey that made me laugh louder and longer ... but it fal .. MSN Movies
3.0
Funny enough fluff, the sort of movie that plays well on cable when youre just kind of lazing on the couch. Bad Ass Digest
1.5
Burt Wonderstone, written by John Francis Daley of Horrible Bosses fame, follows a best friend duo of Las Vegas magicians and their misadventures as t .. Pgh City Paper
1.0
But thats without reckoning on a film as bad as The Incredible Burt Wonderstone a woefully pedestrian, terminally unfunny boreathon. Birmingham Mail
3.0
In this entertaining yet inconsistent movie, Carrey is the incredible one. Stardem
1.5
For all its miscalculations Carrey steals the show and provides almost all of the films few highlights. The Popcorn Junkie
2.5
And while the reunion of Carell and Carrey is something of a treat, the dynamic duo cant quite pull a rabbit out of this cinematic hat. Paloalto Online
2.0
Buried under all the comedy misdirection and emotional sleight of hand is the potential for a good movie. Its a potential thats never fulfilled. Fres Nobee
2.0
Its sweetness does it credit, but ultimately blunts its badly needed bite. Mania.com
3.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone isnt breaking comedic ground, nor is it incredible, but there is something magical about seeing Carell, Carrey, Buscem .. Fox News
1.5
The mystery man at the end of the yellow brick road is a disappointment, and the storys prosaic resolution doesnt live up to its promise. Ma Cleans
1.5
Poking fun at old school magicians, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone pulls the odd chuckle out of the hat, but despite the starry presence of comic hea .. Movie Talk
2.0
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3.8
Jim Carrey looks like he is having fun again, maybe the first time hes had fun since Liar Liar.
2.0
It is driven almost entirely by well known quantities: Carells almost superhuman likability when he is being a self involved doofus and Carreys rubber .. Events Austin 360
2.5
Fool me twice, shame on me; fool me never, and you shouldnt be in the prestidigitation game. Topless Robot
3.0
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone has one major problem: the main character isnt nearly as interesting as everyone who surrounds him. Movies About
1.5
Its a bunch of tired jokes by tired performers on a tired subject. Tucson Weekly
3.0
If the rest of the movie had put much thought into its characters as it did into that final scene, wed have really had something. Deads
3.0
Normally, this type of comedy would be a fun, forgettable ride. But these days, it feels like a welcomed wonder. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.4
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3.0
Too bad: Carell and Buscemi might have had some fun going all out flamboyant. Bloom Berg
2.0
There are a lot of big stars...Whats missing are a lot of big laughs. Well, there are about four...so thats quite a bit of downtime between guffaws to .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
3.1
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone has a few good tricks up its sleeve.There are genuine laughs here and there, an overall spirit of sweetness and good h .. Madison Movie
2.0
Carrel and Buscemi are typically good, but even they cant elevate this material. Movies With Butter
3.0
If The Incredible Burt Wonderstone were a real Vegas show, its rightful home would be amongst the rubble of an imploded casino.
2.5
Most of the time, the laughs come not from the material but how the cast delivers it. Planit North West
3.0
There is a great deal more than magic and laughs...it also says a hatful of bunnies about audiences and the pervasive, decadent state of entertainment .. Video Review Master
3.0
He brings a powerful likability that allows us to find Burts redemption unexpectedly touching. Back Stage
2.5
Though the best stretches flirt with the mix of cruel edged comedy and abject despair that was once the forte of the Farrelly brothers, it soon settle ..



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