Incredible Burt Wonderstone, The Movie Cover

Incredible Burt Wonderstone, The

PG-13, 2013, Warner Brothers

Director:

Don Scardino

Starring:

Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, Alan Arkin, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde

Plot:

When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act - and their friendship - by staging their own daring stunt.

1

Boy harassed by gang of bullies

Themes: Bullying, Meanness, Rejection, Teen Issues

2

Boy spends birthday by himself

Themes: Isolation, Loneliness, Raising Children, Single Mom

3

Magician's lack of preparation makes trick a disaster

Themes: Overconfidence, Planning, Practice, Preparation

4

Man thinks he doesn't need others to succeed

Themes: Community, Isolation, Pride, Relationships, Teamwork

5

Rich man's extravagance leads to poverty

Themes: Money, Preparation, Stewardship, Wealth

6

Bored magician criticized for passionless performance

Themes: Apathy, Enthusiasm, Joy, Passion

7

Childhood friends reconcile after bitter feud

Themes: Friendship, Gender Roles, Men, Reconciliation, Relationships

8

Performer drills hole in own head

Themes: Foolishness

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