The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Rated M (comedic violence and sexual references). 100 minutes. Directed by Don Scardino. Screenplay by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.
Verdict: A big-hearted entertainment about the value of
childhood wonder.
Having bonded as young
outcasts over a Rance Holloway (Alan Arkin) magic kit, the now adult Burt
Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton’s (Steve Buscemi) magic show has
ruled Las Vegas for years – bringing them great wealth and fame. But when the
death-defying stunts of the notorious Steve Gray (Jim Carrey) begin to make
their act look dated and unadventurous by comparison, they find themselves
dumped by their casino-owning boss Doug Munny (James Gandolfini) and in search
of work. While Anton goes abroad to bring the joys of magic to the developing
world, the bankrupt and homeless Wonderstone goes it alone – determined to find
a way to reclaim his wealth and fame.
