The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Seen it?2013 | 100 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 165K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Scardino
- Steve CarellBurt Wonderstone
- Steve BuscemiAnton Marvelton
- Olivia WildeJane
- Jim CarreySteve Gray
- James GandolfiniDoug Munny
- Alan ArkinRance Holloway
- Jay MohrRick the Implausible
- Michael HerbigLucius Belvedere
- Mason CookYoung Burt
- Luke VanekYoung Anton