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David Betteridge (327 KP) rated Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) in Movies
May 8, 2020
Nostalgic but average
I'd heard decent things about this film and was quite kean to watch it. The design for sonic was a little off and it felt like the effects were from 10 years ago rather than what we are used to seeing now. The plot was very linear and there wasn't any twists or turns. On a plus point, Jim Carrey is back to his whacky self and really saves the film.
David McK (3562 KP) rated Liar Liar (1997) in Movies
Feb 1, 2025
Liar Liar pants on fire ...
Mid 90s Jim Carrey vehicle, in which he plays a sleazy lawyer who is forced to tell the truth for 24 hours after his son makes a birthday wish for the same, which magically becomes true.
Cue physical slapstick comedy and his own brand of gurning as he tries to fight a divorce case, knowing he is on the 'wrong side' (as it were) over who gets custody of the children.
That, and a saccharine sweet finale.
Mid 90s Jim Carrey vehicle, in which he plays a sleazy lawyer who is forced to tell the truth for 24 hours after his son makes a birthday wish for the same, which magically becomes true.
Cue physical slapstick comedy and his own brand of gurning as he tries to fight a divorce case, knowing he is on the 'wrong side' (as it were) over who gets custody of the children.
That, and a saccharine sweet finale.
Sharlto Copley recommended Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) in Movies (curated)
KatyShubo (75 KP) rated The Truman Show (1998) in Movies
Jan 6, 2019
Jim Carrey (2 more)
The acting
The so called comedy
I don’t understand why people love this
There are some films that are heralded as special within film culture, most of these are deserved but this film is not deserving of the love shown.
Jim Carey is beyond abysmal in this movie, from his vocal delivery to his odd facial expressions, there is no saving grace from him in the movie.
An interesting premise but unfortunately something that could be groundbreaking becomes derived and pointless.
I’m sad I can’t enjoy this movie but unfortunately unless this movie is remade the Truman Show needs to be axed and visit Room 101 for crimes against good films.
Jim Carey is beyond abysmal in this movie, from his vocal delivery to his odd facial expressions, there is no saving grace from him in the movie.
An interesting premise but unfortunately something that could be groundbreaking becomes derived and pointless.
I’m sad I can’t enjoy this movie but unfortunately unless this movie is remade the Truman Show needs to be axed and visit Room 101 for crimes against good films.
David McK (3562 KP) rated Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1993) in Movies
Feb 5, 2023
Finkle and Einhorn, Einhorn and Finkle ...
Early 90s comedy movie starring a then up-and-coming Jim Carrey (before he completely went off the rails), round about the time of Dumb and Dumber and the Mask.
Of those three, this has probably aged the least well - I would be shocked if they could get away with some of the stuff they did here nowadays (particularly the whole Einhorn and Finkle plotline).
Anyway - provided you're not too easily offended - Carrey plays the eponymous Ace Ventura, a detective who specialises in finding missing animals, and who is hired (by none other than Courtney Cox) when the Miami Dolphins mascot - an actual Dolphin - is kidnapped on the Superbowl weekend.
Which probably means more the American audiences than any other.
The film does still raise the odd wry chuckle, but I was obviously easier amused back in the day ...
Of those three, this has probably aged the least well - I would be shocked if they could get away with some of the stuff they did here nowadays (particularly the whole Einhorn and Finkle plotline).
Anyway - provided you're not too easily offended - Carrey plays the eponymous Ace Ventura, a detective who specialises in finding missing animals, and who is hired (by none other than Courtney Cox) when the Miami Dolphins mascot - an actual Dolphin - is kidnapped on the Superbowl weekend.
Which probably means more the American audiences than any other.
The film does still raise the odd wry chuckle, but I was obviously easier amused back in the day ...
The Mask (1994)
7.1
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The Mask stars Jim Carrey as mild-mannered bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss, who discovers a mysterious...
Elli H Burton (1288 KP) rated A Christmas Carol (2009) in Movies
Nov 6, 2019 (Updated Nov 23, 2019)
Another re-telling of a classic
So I've seen MANY renditions of this wonderful Charles Dickins story, this one is one i actually really like. It doesn't deviate from the original story, although yes it is quite darker than other tellings. I don't see that as a negative though, it's a dark story it doesn't need to be lightened to shield the darkness of a classic.
When you see Jim Carrey is Ebenezer Scrooge you do question, Hmm, is that really the right person to play this iconic character? The answer is yes. Jim is usually typecast as the funny man but in this he's cast very well. I also like that it's digital 3D which i think is the first time A Christmas Carol has been done in such a way.
When you see Jim Carrey is Ebenezer Scrooge you do question, Hmm, is that really the right person to play this iconic character? The answer is yes. Jim is usually typecast as the funny man but in this he's cast very well. I also like that it's digital 3D which i think is the first time A Christmas Carol has been done in such a way.
Joe Julians (221 KP) rated The Truman Show (1998) in Movies
Jun 20, 2018
Still great 20 years later
Full review here:
20 years on, this movie still holds up and remains just as joyous a watch as it ever was. For me, this is up there with the best performance than Jim Carrey has given. He finds a nice balance here between the over the top comedy he is known for and a more nuanced one. As for the plot itself, it's even more sinister in the days of reality TV and while I don't think things would ever get this far- it's a cautionary tale of what could be.
20 years on, this movie still holds up and remains just as joyous a watch as it ever was. For me, this is up there with the best performance than Jim Carrey has given. He finds a nice balance here between the over the top comedy he is known for and a more nuanced one. As for the plot itself, it's even more sinister in the days of reality TV and while I don't think things would ever get this far- it's a cautionary tale of what could be.
Bruce Almighty (2003)
7.3
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Bruce Nolan, a television reporter in Buffalo, N.Y., is discontented with almost everything in life...