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Hilariously Funny! - Review written on October 02, 2007
Rating: 5 out of 5
"Dumb & Dumber" has stood the test of time. It's 13 years old and still ranks as many people's favorite comedy, or at least in their favorites somewhere. Not surprising, since it is hysterically funny and (along with Ace Ventura) made Jim Carrey a superstar! This review is for the recently released Unrated edition, which actually features a few minutes of new material. Some of it simply doesn't work (like the extended "Death of Petey" scene), but little things dispersed throughout the film work splendidly. Carrey plays Lloyd Christmas, a limo driver in Rhode Island who drives Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly) to the airport. She's there to return to Aspen and drop off a briefcase with ransom money in it. Lloyd sees her drop the briefcase and retrieves it. Problem is, the two people that were sent to get the briefcase see Lloyd take it and follow him home. After Lloyd is fired the same day as his best friend/roommate Harry (Jeff Daniels), the two set out to Aspen to return the briecase. The rest is pretty much a road movie and the film is still as hilarious today as it was 13 years ago (when I first saw it). It certainly wasn't a critical success, but it was a commercial success and is probably the most watched Jeff Daniels movie out there. The original version and unrated version both have high points and some stuff that was placed into the unrated version would have been better off on the cutting room floor, but it's still entertaining and worth a watch from the hardcore "Dumb and Dumber" fans out there.
GRADE: A-
A classic funny movie. - Review written on August 06, 2007
Rating: 4 out of 5
(Disclaimer: This review is for the original dvd version, not the unrated version. Amazon grouped all Dumb and Dumber movies together so when you write a review for one movie, the review shows up for every Dumb and Dumber movie.)
When it comes to movies that are rude, crude, yet comedic, Dumb and Dumber is at the top of the list. Many will chuckle at the two main characters' wacky performances as a socially-retarded duo.
So what's this movie about? Lloyd and Harry have been fired from their jobs. They find their pet bird dead. Nothing is working out for them. With nothing to lose, they decide to take a trip to Aspen to return a briefcase that one of Lloyd's customers, Mary, left at the airport. The rest of the movie has the guys running into unfortunate incidents on the way to Aspen.
Let's talk about the positives first. I can't go through an entire review without mentioning Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Both are incredibly funny in their own way and it's safe to say that they were made for these roles. Second, the movie moves at a steady pace. No dull spots. Just continuous entertainment and comedy. Third, although the storyline may not seem like it's anything special, the many twists aid the plot immensely. Lastly, the comedy is simply enjoyable. Some jokes are obvious, some are not, but they all tie into the movie rather nicely.
And now for the negatives. First, there are a couple of jokes/scenes here and there that some may find offensive or not funny. If you're even a tad bit sensitive, you may not like this movie. Also, in my opinion, this movie is not Oscar-worthy. Don't expect too much from it. It's mainly a movie that provides a few chuckles as well as a couple of hours of entertainment.
If you're looking for a good comedic movie to pass a couple of hours with a group of friends, Dumb and Dumber is it.