But it’s not enough.
You know him as a wonderful performer who has captivated millions of people countless times.
From Brick the Weatherman to Comedy Magic Man.
Still, even when he is driving his employees crazy with Thats what she said!
puns or awkwardly hitting on Anne Hathaway inGet Smart, we adore the guy.
It would teach him the wonders of card tricks.
The two form a mystical, big hair duo through the 1990s, reminiscent of Siegfried and Roy.
But lest you wonder, the film shows Carells Wonderstone hooking up with Gillian Jacobs (yay forCommunityfans!)
within the first 15 minutes and strongly reassuring mainstream audiences that Wonderstone is like totally super straight.
In fact, hes only in it for the women.
He resents Anton always coming up with new ideas or milking the audiences enjoyment.
Eventually, Burt and Anton have the requisite Second Act falling out and Burt becomes an overnight has-been.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstoneis a well-worn magic trick.
A conceited lout loses everything and has to work his way back to the top.
Hell, comebacks in Vegas could even be their own genre.
On that first count, a strong cast works overtime to win over every skeptic in the house.
Wilde is also game in a supporting part she has already played many times before.
The rest of the supporting cast gets to show off a bit more.
Buscemi is honestly not in the movie enough.
Carrey also brings his A-game as he begins a new phase in his career.
However, you’ve got the option to rest assured, it is only fleeting.
Arkin and Gandolfini also get a few good one-liners sprinkled throughout, but it ultimately comes to very little.
Rating:
2.5 out of 5
