
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