After all, an actor with less-than-ideal material can only make it so good.
Even uneven stuff like the feature-length version ofHow the Grinch Stole Christmasrises on the strength of his talent.
Given how the beloved actorhas spoken about retiring, it’s fascinating to look back on his legacy.
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to prepare for meeting the big boss.
Edward wants funding to build a unit that would mess with people’s brain waves.
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Or dress up as a pinata and ask someone to beat you with a stick?
Although Carrey doesn’t play the main character inThe Incredible Burt Wonderstone,his presence commands full attention.
This maniac drills a hole into his own head and survives.
Extremely long hair, a Van Dyke beard, and body tattoos make Carrey look even nuttier than usual.
This guy is out of his mind, and he’s proud of it.
He andJeff Danielsstar as two idiots who travel from Providence, Rhode Island to Aspen, Colorado.
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With a character like this, Carrey is able to be as goofy as he wants.
Still, he has too much personality here to ignore.
It’s nota perfect road movie, but it’s still a must for Jim Carrey fans.
The Cable Guyis an absurdist comedy that isn’t afraid to go to extremely dark places.
After making a covenant to say yes to everything, Carl commits.
Many fun adventures followincluding a weird concert, an all-nighter, and a never-endingHarry Potterparty.
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What an upbeat movie!
Much of the humor lies in how Joel’s memories change as he tries to wake himself up.
It really did.”
Soon he lands himself in prison and meets the love of his life, played skillfully byEwan McGregor.
His performance serves as the driving force behind one ofCarrey’s most underrated projects.
McGregor is a wonderful companion, sharing half of the lunacy with great results.
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