In this edition of Public Demand Thursday on the request of @__mr_attitude____ long ago, I am reviewing the Ace Ventura films starring Jim Carrey. I was never so interested in these films but my father really recommended me to watch these films. I guess now is the right time to review these films. Point to note is that I really love Jim Carrey as an actor. He tends to be a living cartoon in some scenes immediately transitioning to some really good performances instantly. That is the power of hardwork and determination towards our work. So, how did his first film work out? Let's find out.
Ace Ventura series consists of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls on 1994 and 1995 respectively. It stars Jim Carrey in the lead role with different castings in different films. Tom Shadyac has directed the first film and Steve Oedekerk has directed the second one. The story is basically about Ace Ventura, who understands animals and so becomes a pet detective. The two films basically are two fairly simple cases solved by him.
Let me talk about the first film first. This film was an experiment of sorts because it was an introduction to Ace Ventura a.k.a Jim Carrey. It is an exploration of scenarios around the lead actor. So, the plot of the film is very very simple. The director just left Jim Carrey alone and maybe that is why he gets a writing credit too. That is why I have nothing much to say about the film. The other actors in the film took a back seat to Jim Carrey and the villain who tries to emulate the cartoony nature of Ace Ventura just gets hammy. That is the speciality of Jim Carrey. He might try to overact or even become a living cartoon but we never observe it because of the unique acting style of Jim Carrey that keeps the film afloat. One last thing I have to say is that this film is only funny at parts even with Jim Carrey. It is entertaining though. Not funny but entertaining.
The second film is actually much better than the first film for me. It has a simple plot but the screenplay has some meat. The makers try to bring a different side to Ace Ventura to bring a contrast from the first film by putting him in an Ashram. Also, the mission he goes on is a perfect match for the animal loving side of him. It is very vibrant and colourful. This film gives a small sidekick to Ace Ventura in a forest officer who is quite a nice addition. This film is everything that is the first film and more. It has every joke from the first film (it is also a negative and a positive) but with the contrast given, it gives him a small character. I forgot about the pop culture references. They actually ruined my memories of The Lion King. Also, there is a reference to Mission Impossible in the first film. Yes, this film takes elements from Gods Must Be Crazy but I can forgive them as it is quite funny. One more point I have to mention is that this film has the same screenplay format as the first film. Therefore, it is just better than the first film.
Look, this film series is worth your time for the very famous and popular performance of Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura. If you can some of the pop-culture references, it is a serviceable fun entertaining franchise with a par and simple screenplay, some okay acting and some(really some) clever jokes with the usual low brow humour. Have a look at Ace Ventura.
Let me talk about the first film first. This film was an experiment of sorts because it was an introduction to Ace Ventura a.k.a Jim Carrey. It is an exploration of scenarios around the lead actor. So, the plot of the film is very very simple. The director just left Jim Carrey alone and maybe that is why he gets a writing credit too. That is why I have nothing much to say about the film. The other actors in the film took a back seat to Jim Carrey and the villain who tries to emulate the cartoony nature of Ace Ventura just gets hammy. That is the speciality of Jim Carrey. He might try to overact or even become a living cartoon but we never observe it because of the unique acting style of Jim Carrey that keeps the film afloat. One last thing I have to say is that this film is only funny at parts even with Jim Carrey. It is entertaining though. Not funny but entertaining.
The second film is actually much better than the first film for me. It has a simple plot but the screenplay has some meat. The makers try to bring a different side to Ace Ventura to bring a contrast from the first film by putting him in an Ashram. Also, the mission he goes on is a perfect match for the animal loving side of him. It is very vibrant and colourful. This film gives a small sidekick to Ace Ventura in a forest officer who is quite a nice addition. This film is everything that is the first film and more. It has every joke from the first film (it is also a negative and a positive) but with the contrast given, it gives him a small character. I forgot about the pop culture references. They actually ruined my memories of The Lion King. Also, there is a reference to Mission Impossible in the first film. Yes, this film takes elements from Gods Must Be Crazy but I can forgive them as it is quite funny. One more point I have to mention is that this film has the same screenplay format as the first film. Therefore, it is just better than the first film.
Look, this film series is worth your time for the very famous and popular performance of Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura. If you can some of the pop-culture references, it is a serviceable fun entertaining franchise with a par and simple screenplay, some okay acting and some(really some) clever jokes with the usual low brow humour. Have a look at Ace Ventura.
MY COMPLETE RATING FOR BOTH FRANCHISES IS 6/10
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