‘The Mask’ (1994) stands out even in Carrey’s big year
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “The Mask” features top-shelf Jim Carrey, sssmokin’ Cameron Diaz and delightful special effects.
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‘The Mask’ (1994) stands out even in Carrey’s big year
‘Kick-Ass 2’ (2013) finds its groove
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This superhero-comedy sequel finds its groove with better jokes and action.
‘Batman Forever’ (1995) is a grating mess
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): Schumacher takes over for Burton and delivers a grating mess.
‘The Cable Guy’ review
“The Cable Guy” — As a lonely, misunderstood man trying to make a friend other than his TV set, Jim Carrey delivers his best dramatic performance. Of course, there’s also some comedy — notably the basketball […]
‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ review
“Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” — To quote Lisa Simpson, “Jim Carrey can make us laugh with no more than a frantic flailing of his limbs.” Before he decided he was a serious actor, Carrey delivered this […]
‘Dumb and Dumber’ review
My “Dumb and Dumber” Completely Random Slice of Pop Culture review, Brainerd Dispatch, May, 22, 2008
‘The Truman Show’ review
“The Truman Show” – One of the major themes of “The Truman Show” is how easily people can be manipulated, and the movie itself is a prime example. Jim Carrey’s latest got great reviews prior […]
‘Me, Myself and Irene’ review
“Me, Myself and Irene” — The Farrelly brothers’ latest film has plenty of their trademark disgusting images, but it’s short on laughs. The film’s saving graces are Jim Carrey (finally back in a comedic role!) as schizophrenic […]
Carrey, Daniels totally redeem themselves with ‘Dumb and Dumber To’ (Movie review)
“Dumb and Dumber To” opens with Jim Carrey’s Lloyd Christmas revealing his 20-year fake stupor to best bud Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) with a “Gotcha!” Harry argues that the gag would’ve been funny after a mere […]