His mother gives him a special magic trick set by veteran magician Rance Holloway as his birthday present. Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. But lately the duo's greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they've grown to loathe each other. Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies. [1][25][26] The pair extensively researched the lifestyle of Vegas magicians, taking note of the pressure of performing multiple times a day and the consequence of living within the "Vegas bubble where you're not exposed to the outside world [which] can actually make someone stir-crazy or egotistical. Presto, the magician, however, lives for fame and fortune and is spiteful to anyone - or any rabbit - that standing in his way. Rated PG-13 A veteran Vegas magician tries to revive his career after his longtime partner quits, he gets fired from his casino act, and an edgy new "street magician" steals his thunder. [29] In June 2011, 30 Rock director Don Scardino was confirmed to take the director chair. I'd be like James Bond." I could have not been more surprised. But there's still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act - both onstage and off - if only Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place. Qualidade de Áudio: 10 Qualidade de Vídeo: 10 Prêmios: 1 vitória e 4 indicações. The development process gained momentum when Charles McDougall was hired as director in 2011, but he eventually left the project and was replaced with Scardino. Scardino added "We just felt that, to give the movie authenticity, it had to be on the Strip". Title: [49], On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 37% based on 193 reviews, and an average rating of 5.16/10. Although "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" may ring as empty as a quarter-behind-the-ear trick, the comedy, built around dueling Las Vegas magicians, is an uptempo and consistently funny film. The film follows Las Vegas magician Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) as he attempts to reunite with his former partner Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) to take on dangerous street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey). Full Cast and Crew Eligible if purchased. Burt and Anton encounter up-and-coming street magician Steve Gray performing a unique yet disturbing card trick for his TV magic show, Brain Rapist. A drug found in Cambodia that puts users into a deep sleep gives them an idea for a sensational trick. Written by "[25] In July 2011, the story was described as following Burt Wonderstone, a formerly successful magician who was overshadowed by a younger, edgier magician. [55] Leyland said that Carell's likability helped carry the sentimental segments,[51] but Holden considered that his performance gave Wonderstone a soulfulness that undermined the film's farcical aspirations and left the character lacking "a shark's bite". [43] During its opening weekend the film earned $10.2 million from 3,160 theaters—an average of $3,221 per theater—ranking third for the weekend behind new release The Call ($17.1 million) and holdover Oz the Great and Powerful ($41.3 million). [33] However, by the time Carrey had joined the project in October 2011, the younger magician character had become simply a rival magician, and Burt was now part of a formerly successful magic duo. A man challenges himself to say "yes" to everything. A lot of times I go into a movie with an opinion already formed about it. A lonely and mentally disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences. Release Dates Scardino added "We just felt that, to give the movie authenticity, it had to be on the Strip". Holloway counsels Burt about magic, inspiring him to remember the initial wonder that led him to become a magician. His mother gives him a special magic trick set by veteran magician Rance Holloway as his birthday present. Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) Filming & Production. The film garnered a 37% approval rating from 177 critics—an average rating of 5.1 out of 10—on the review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, which said, "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone serves up some goofy laughs, but given its outrageous conceit, it's surprisingly safe and predictable. [59], The Incredible Burt Wonderstone received three nominations for the 2013 Teen Choice Awards: Choice Movie – Comedy, Choice Movie Actor – Comedy for Steve Carell, and Choice Movie Actress – Comedy for Olivia Wilde. | Appalled by Gray's style, Holloway and Burt polish their own tricks. The cast also includes: Jay Mohr as magician Rick the Implausible;[26] Michael Herbig as Lucius Belvedere, a magician with a German background and a thing for cats;[14][27] Zachary Gordon as a bully from Wonderstone's youth;[28] Brad Garrett as Dom, Burt's accountant;[29] Gillian Jacobs as Miranda, a fan of magic who has a one-night stand with Wonderstone;[30] and illusionist David Copperfield cameos as himself. [63], "Lyle Workman to Score 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, "Hollywood's Biggest Box Office Bombs of 2013", "Scardino to direct Steve Carell in 'Burt, "Oklahoma's Mason Cook joins cast of movies, "Steve Buscemi in talks for 'Burt Wonderstone, "Extras wanted for 'Burt Wonderstone' comedy", "Steve Buscemi: From Jersey Boardwalk To Vegas For 'Burt Wonderstone'? He studies the instructional video and begins to practice some tricks, attracting the attention of a classmate, Anthony. Appalled by Gray's style, Holloway and Burt polish their own tricks. Facing cutthroat competition from guerrilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult following surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show is starting to look stale. David Copperfield told the cast some very confidential secrets for some magic tricks in the film, so confidential that he had them sign secrecy contracts. Reviews generally praised Carrey's and Arkin's performances, but criticized the plot's inconsistent tone and predictability. [36], Michael Schur, who produced and wrote for Carell on The Office, also provided a rewrite of the script. [35] In June 2011, 30 Rock director Don Scardino was confirmed to take the director chair. However, after ten years of performing the same tricks over and over again, Burt has become an overconfident, egocentric prima donna, and Anton begins to get fed up with Burt's ego, which has already cost them previous female assistants, all called "Nicole" in the act. [30], Filming had been scheduled to begin in October 2011, in Los Angeles, California,[27] but was pushed back to January 2012,[20][23] with casting of the remaining lead roles occurring throughout October. Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas Strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt's growing ego. [31] Carell was filmed on the Strip because Scardino believed his character is "a creature of the Strip," while Carrey was filmed "in and around Fremont Street," where his character felt more at home. These kind of comedies scare directors a lot because you’re taking a chance and you’re going for something bold comedy-wise that either could be a big hit or it could really miss. Burt and Anton encounter up-and-coming street magician Steve Gray performing a unique yet horrifying card trick for his TV magic show, Brain Rapist. Fandango FANALERT® Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. [42] When Scardino boarded the project, the script contained several magic tricks that could not realistically occur on stage such as lasers decapitating two individuals and the heads then switching bodies, which would have required the use of computer visual effects to accomplish. On a $30 million budget, filming began on January 10, 2012 in Nevada with filming later moving to Los Angeles. My opinion of the film was not too positive going in. A drug found in Cambodia called kratom that puts users into a deep sleep gives them an idea to perform a sensational trick that they were never able to perfect: the "Disappearing Audience". Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult following surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show is starting to look stale. Rentals are not eligible. Steve Gray (Jim Carrey) is clearly a parody of Criss Angel. [32] Producer Chris Bender said that the film is meant to be set in a fictional history of the world of magic, and so the filmmakers avoided casting many real magicians, so that it would not seem that the film was intended to be set in reality. But lately the duo's greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they've grown to loathe each other. [54] In contrast, Richard Roeper said that The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is "dark and wickedly funny",[53] and VarietyTemplate:'s Joe Leydon said that it neatly balanced sentimentality with edgy comedy. 54 of 67 people found this review helpful. A slick new performer threatens the status of a popular Las Vegas act by two longtime magicians. Arthur Penn, known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde, Alice's Restaurant and Little Big Man, directs with roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence. Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger breaks them down with a little help from Steve Carell. It's not based on any research or critical reviews, simply on the trailer. Taking a cue from Gray's endurance-based stunts, Anton suggests that he and Burt try a similar tack—locking themselves in a Plexiglas cage called the "Hot Box" hung above ground.

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