yowi701
I bought this movie for $1 and the movie was still not worth it. When I first saw this movie in hand I thought to myself "It features Jim Carrey and Steve Carrell, can't be that bad right?". Well trust me I had no expectations for this movie yet it still disappointed me comedy wise. The movie is boring and the so called "jokes" were so bad I would rather cringe and wonder if this movie would get better or when it would end... Unless you're a die-hard Jim Carrey fan trying to collect all his movies then sure try to find it for a good price and same can go for any Steve Carrell fan. But I promise you will be disappointed either way.
Ole Sandbaek Joergensen
I was very entertained by this one, It has been a long time since Jim Carrey has been in a crazy role like this, even though he is a bi-character it is very good seeing him again as his old self.The main character is Burt Wonderstone played by Steve Carell and his sidekick Anton Marvelton played by Steve Buscemi, it is a very good couple even though they are a strange constellation :) This magician couple have amazed audiences for many years in Las Vegas, but now the younger more mystical and wild Steve Gray played by Jim Carrey have been captivating audiences on the street and that makes Burt Wonderstone seem old and outdated.A lot happen during the course of the movie, some is fun, some is a bit lame, some is extreme and some too much. But all in all there are some very great characters and some very good scenes and it is entertaining all the way in my opinion.
tomudell
Bravura performance by Jim Carey. But he is so good, that the title character can't help but seem dull and inadequate by comparison, and it thereby carves away the heart of the movie. Definitely an unusual situation.Beyond that, there just isn't enough there to overcome the problem. The love story isn't real enough. The friendship isn't strong enough. The fall from grace isn't believable enough. And the subject matter isn't interesting enough.So that just leaves Jim Carey. And he appears to be an a different, albeit better, movie.
g-bodyl
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is not really a bad movie if you can get through the fact that the entire film itself is basically a magic show, but that being said, this is still a pretty funny movie that has plenty of well-timed jokes, lots of acting talent, pretty cool stunts, and Jim Carrey's best performance in ages. Basically, if you're a fan of magic shows and the such, this is the perfect film for you.Don Scardino's film is about two magicians named Burt Wonderstone and his partner, Anton whom fallen into hard times, especially after the two lifelong friends separate. But as Burt is trying to get himself back into the show, he has to compete with a rising star named Steve Gray who takes magic to a whole new level.This film features a talented cast and for the most part, they do their job well. I must say that Jim Carrey stole the show. He was incredibly hilarious as Steve Gray and my gosh he did some incredible stunts. My favorite scene was when we laid down in a bed of hot coal and I couldn't stop laughing. Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi were ideal choices and while they can't live up to Carrey, they do a good job. James Gandolfini was pretty good here as well, though I feel like he was miscasted and finally Alan Arkin was very good despite his small screen time.Overall, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a pretty fun movie and it can be very funny at times. Unfortunately, you can't thank the script for that, but you can thank the talented cast for rising up to the weak script. The kids will definitely love the flashy visuals and even adults may feel a little bit of their inner child. But be warned, if you get bored of magic tricks, you will get bored with this film. I rate this film 8/10.