Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

  • 1994


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63 %
48 % Rotten
$ 107 Million
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Positive Reviews 13
Negative reviews 12
Average Rating 2.7/5
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2.0
Having accepted the fact that she cant act, Young manages to shine in roles like this, where it doesnt matter if shes bad. Rob's Movie Vault
3.0
Carrey suggests an escaped mental patient impersonating a game show host and, whats worse, his hyperbolically obnoxious shtick is the whole damned sho .. EW
1.0
While much of the humor was not that great to begin with, decades later, this movie has not gotten better with age, especially the jokes at the expens .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Carrey is relentless with his rubber faced mugging and non stop ad libbing. Austin Chronicle
1.3
The movie basically has one joke, which is Ace Venturas weird nerdy strangeness.If you laugh at this joke, chances are you laugh at Jerry Lewis, too, .. Rogerebert
0.0
The most obnoxious case of masculine swagger since Andrew Dice Clay, with just a tad of Paul Lynde thrown in for spice, Jim Carrey defies you not to b .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The budding star delivers an irresistibly goofy performance that is, for the most part, as endearing as it is hilarious, with Carreys go for broke app .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Your reaction to this fast and furious farce will largely depend on whether you find Carreys distinctive style of extremely physical comedy often comp .. Radio Times
4.5
Its certainly uncouth, and occasionally offensive. But its also brimming with energy, moderately inventive, and sometimes even funny. Independent
5.0
A riot from start to finish, Carreys first feature comedy is as cheerfully bawdy as it is idiotically inventive. Washington Post
1.0
Treat this project as you would a safari: It has its slow parts but the wildlife makes it worthwhile. Washington Post
1.9
For just about everyone else, this is likely to be far too much of something best taken in small doses. ReelViews
1.5
Playing a celebrated finder of missing mammals, so over energized from the start you keep thinking hell wear out his welcome pronto; 90 minutes later .. Los Angeles Times
1.5
Unlike famous bumbling sleuths such as Inspector Clouseau and Lt. Frank Drebin, theres no consistency to the Ace character, and the whole movie shifts .. Variety
3.0
The surprisingly enjoyable family comedy that catapulted Jim Carrey to fame and fortune as the most popular funnyman of the 1990s. Herald Sun
1.5
But there is no cleverness, no intricately choreographed gags, no charm everything is cheap, sleazy or over the top. Deseret News
3.0
Critics noted that every gag is carried much too far, as if daring the viewer not to laugh, but failed to account for the devoted following Carrey had .. Movies Tv Guide
3.5
In the end, its a one man show that doesnt need to be toned down so much as its skits need to be better embellished and decorated.
5.0
The script is most definitely tailored to his rubber faced expressions and mastery of physical comedy, but as just a bizarre spoof/comedy it still hol .. From The Balcony
0.5
Replete with rude noises, pathetic table manners and bathroom jokes that would discredit a second grader, Ace Ventura is an endeavor that all concerne .. People
1.9
Put a leash on Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and call it a dog. This mangy comedy showcase for funnyman Jim Carrey trots through virtually every lowbrow .. Tulsa World
4.5
Ace Ventura, Pet Detective is probably the Citizen Kane of pet detective movies and 30 seconds after walking out, you wont remember anyone except Carr .. Baltimoresun
4.5
The perfect platform for Carrey to showcase his physical comedy skills. Web Archive
4.5
For those who do not see a hint of humor...Provokes the unsettling sensation of being in the middle of a jovial and merry asylum. Cincinnati Enquirer
4.5
Director Tom Shadyacs film belongs to Carrey. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective proves he is more than a TV sketch artist. Carreys a comic find.



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