The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)

If you thought based on the trailer that this would be a dumb movie, you're right, it is. Yet, this is a very fun and cute movie rooted in childhood innocence and fun, which explains a lot of the bad reviews. If you like silly and fun movies, this movie is for you, otherwise, steer clear, you will absolutely hate it. Movies such as this do not do well at the box office anymore because they are considered to be dated and a waste of celluloid (though that's hard because no one uses celluloid anymore), which is a shame. I have watched a lot of silly and stupid funny movies, I am not fan of these movies per say, I never was a huge fan of Airplane, but I also understand that sometimes, people take themselves and everything else way too seriously, and this is actually what this movie is all about. I loved the silliness of it, and I appreciated that there was not non- stop sex or bathroom humor, which plagued these types of movies for years thanks to Adam Sandler (though many of his films are still funny), which seems to have burned people out on silly humor. I found this movie to be very funny, with many laugh-out-loud moments, but I think that is partially because I had such low expectations, it looked extremely stupid in the trailers, and while it is, I enjoyed it a lot more than I ever thought I would. This is more of an old fashioned comedy, and just because things fall out of fashion does not mean they cannot be enjoyable.Jim Carey is by far, the most entertaining part of this film, though Carell and Buschemi are fun to watch, and all of them are extremely campy and over-the-top. The gags that Carey's character does are so ridiculously dumb and extreme, and yet, it definitely draws on where magic acts to some degree has gone in recent years, with more extreme forms of "magic". I didn't enjoy Olivia Wilde so much, but she still does a fine job, I just felt it would have been better without a romance story, maybe if she remained platonic, but other than that, the script is fun and it moves quick. There are a number of disturbing moments involving Carey's character, and a lot of silly gags involving Carell and Buschemi, as well as Alan Arkin, whether or not you enjoy them will depend on the humor you enjoy.God Bless ~Amy

Better than I expected. The movie was panned by many critics and moviegoers, but it is really not that bad. Yes, was a bit silly at times and the plot is reasonably basic, but there are some incredibly hilarious scenes.Most of these scenes involve Jim Carrey. His role is only a supporting one, but he steals the show. His way-over-the-top portrayal of Steve Gray reminded me of his role of Fire Marshall Bill in In Living Colour, for me, still his funniest role. Anytime he is on screen in this movie, hilarity ensues.Steve Carrell and Steve Buscemi do okay in the lead roles. Olivia Wilde plays the straight role, and does it well, all while looking gorgeous.Alan Arkin is great as Rance Holloway. After Carrey's, his is probably the best performance of the movie. Good supporting performance from James Gandolfini and also good to see Jay Mohr, in a minor role.Worth watching.

There are some Funny Bits in this Comedy, Enough that Anyone could Hope for in a Tightly Cast, Daring Try on the Outdated Las Vegas Strip Magic Shows versus the Modern Gross Out Shenanigans of Shock and Awe Performers.The Movie moves along Quite Nicely Until the Third Act where things get a bit Silly and Over the Top with an Audience Disappearing Act that is Handled Badly and is Neither Funny or Fun. But Until We get there it is a Touching and Often Hilarious Series of Sketches and Insights into the the Magicians and the Magic they Embrace first as a Love that Requires Nurturing and Not Repetition.Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi, Alan Arkin, James Gandolfini, and Olivia Wilde all Contribute Nicely in this Fairy Tale of Friendship, Ego, and Showmanship in Support of Steve Carell who could have Amped it Up for some Contrast. Underrated and Worth a Watch for an Entertaining Entry into the Difficult Task of Delivering a Tricky, Charming, and Offbeat Little Movie that is Above Average.

Many Hollywood types have a deep embarrassing secret-- they love magic.Harry Anderson, Steve Martin, Woody Allan and so many more are members of the magic fraternity. (Here's a quick list of just some you might not know http://www.magictricks.com/celebrity-magicians.html)Its not surprising, therefor, that periodically we get a movie that is really written and intended for the magic community. This movie is definitely one of them. Faithful in its depiction of magic and magicians, both the good and the bad, it is a delightful, funny and touching story about how we can lose our purpose in life and, if we are lucky enough, find it again.A particular treat is Jim Carey doing a wonderful satire of Chris Angel, a man who is controversial in magic circles, to say the least. The casting of Carey borders on brilliant as he is one of the few comedians I can think of who can out over-the-top Angel.This movie may not play to your tastes if you're not interested in the world of magicians. But if you are, it is an absolute delight.