Release Date: 29th April 1994
A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of a missing dolphin mascot of a football team.
Director: Tom Shadyac (Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty)
Starring: Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, Sean Young
It's only taken me nearly 20 years to watch this film for the first time! Sadly I have missed out on some comedy gold.
You will either love the unique humour in Jim Carrey's debut or absolutely hate it. This is not for everyone. Carrey's brash, over-the-top characterisation would annoy the most easy going people.
Ace (Carrey) is finds lost or stolen pets and brings them back to their owners. The Miami Dolphins mascot is kidnapped just weeks before the Superbowl. Dolphins executive Melissa (Cox) asks Ventura to find the dolphin and its kidnappers. The story is as simple as that.
The whole 90 minutes is mindless fun and utter nonsense. There's consistent amusement throughout but there are golden moments that will make you cry with laughter (admitting that you like Carrey's style of comedy). Ace Ventura is probably his best and most outrageous character to date.
None of the jokes are dry or serious. All are crude and stupid, from ass talking jokes to silly facial expressions, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective aims to please your immature side.
Overview: Love it or hate it, you've got to admit Jim Carrey's humour is unique. This is escapism at its best.
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