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Jim Carrey's Top 10 Funniest Films You Can't Miss!

Mahima Kharbanda / January 17, 2024 - 06:00 pm

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Pinterest The Mask: A classic known to many and one of the first films based on a comic book. The main character is "influenced" by an alien mask, requiring two personalities and a considerable touch of madness and great charisma, something we can only imagine Carrey would manage to re-enact.
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Jim Carrey

'The Mask' is a classic known to many and one of the first films based on a comic book. The main character is influenced by an alien mask, which causes him to have two personalities, a touch of madness, and great charisma. It's something we can only imagine Carrey managing to bring to life in his portrayal.

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Pinterest Yes sir: It's all in the title - when a man who always refuses every request made to him, decides to make a change to accept everything offered to him, opening up the possibility to do anything. This includes over-the-top stuff and what we're sure is a lot of improvisation that is uniquely Carrey.
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Jim Carrey

'Yes Man' tells the story of a man who always refuses every request made to him, but decides to make a change and start accepting everything offered to him. This newfound freedom allows him to do anything, including over-the-top stuff and a lot of improvisation that is uniquely Carrey.

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Pinterest The Lunatic: Here is the story of Andy Kaufman, another legendary comedian known for his somewhat extreme exploits (and hence the title). Kaufman was an excellent comedian, so it takes a comedian to satisfy the role, but Carrey did more than that, as he carried out the comedian's life including the not-so-funny aspects in exemplary fashion.
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Jim Carrey

'The Lunatic' tells the story of Andy Kaufman, another legendary comedian known for his somewhat extreme exploits (and hence the title). Kaufman was an excellent comedian, so it takes a comedian to satisfy the role, but Carrey did more than that. He portrayed the comedian's life, including the not-so-funny aspects, in an exemplary fashion.

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Pinterest Dr. Cable, disaster knocks: Oddly enough, when it was first released in 1996, audiences and critics alike were not ready for the amount of dark humor and level of acting required from Carrey to bring to life the character who slowly commits more heinous crimes. The strangest on the list, but it's certainly a comedy.
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Jim Carrey

'The Cable Guy' was released in 1996, and oddly enough, audiences and critics were not initially prepared for the level of dark humor and acting required from Carrey to bring the character to life. The character slowly commits more heinous crimes, making it the strangest on the list, but it's undoubtedly a comedy.

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Pinterest Irene, me and my other self: Only a few actors could manage to give a unique personality to two characters at the same time in a drama that also involves comedy. Combining these two genres is complicated in many situations, and now acting twice, that really shows talent.
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Jim Carrey

'Me, Myself and Irene' is a drama that also involves comedy, and only a few actors could manage to give a unique personality to two characters at the same time. Combining these two genres is complicated in many situations, and acting twice really showcases talent.

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Pinterest A couple of idiots: It's said that it takes an incredibly capable and intelligent person to imagine and put themselves in the shoes of a naive person, especially if you're starring in a movie about a couple of slow-witted people. Carrey's performance is so good that it will manage to make you despair and make you laugh at the same time.
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Jim Carrey

'Dumb and Dumber' is a movie about a couple of slow-witted people, and it's said that it takes an incredibly capable and intelligent person to imagine and put themselves in the shoes of a naive person. Carrey's performance is so good that it manages to evoke both despair and laughter from the audience.

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Pinterest Sonic, the movie: After a time of bad luck for the actor, he still proved to have great skill and comedy by participating as the villain in the two most recent "Sonic" movies. Carrey takes on the role of the scientist "Dr. Eggman", managing to look smart but clumsy at the same time.
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Jim Carrey

In 'Sonic, the Hedgehog,' despite a streak of bad luck, Carrey proves that he still has great skill and comedic timing. He portrays the villainous scientist "Dr. Eggman" in both of the most recent 'Sonic' movies, managing to convey both intelligence and clumsiness in the character.

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Pinterest Ace Ventura, when nature calls: Although not as highly praised as the first film, Carrey's performance is still flawless and very funny when we are not following the story line. One particular scene involving a rhino has been remembered by many as a landmark Carrey moment.
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Jim Carrey

In 'Ace Ventura, When Nature Calls,' while not as highly praised as the first film, Carrey's performance is still flawless and very funny. There are moments when the story takes a backseat to his comedic antics, and one particular scene involving a rhino has become a landmark moment for Carrey fans.

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Pinterest Ace Ventura, a different kind of detective: Carrey is sometimes seen as immature, but this boyish nature that allows him to have an impeccable and praise-worthy performance with respect to his comedic acting in films like 'Ace Ventura'. We have to give credit to the actors who could stand to laugh at what Carrey was doing.
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Jim Carrey

In 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' Carrey's boyish nature shines through, allowing him to deliver a flawless and praiseworthy comedic performance. While some may view his humor as immature, there's no denying his talent. We also have to give credit to the actors who were able to maintain their composure and react to Carrey's hilarious antics.

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Pinterest Almighty: When the main character, played by Carrey, complains about the misfortunes of his life and demands to receive signs from God, God responds but Carrey is too blind to read them, until he finally receives God's power temporarily. With great power comes great comedy, in the right hands; and we are in very right hands.
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Jim Carrey

In 'Bruce Almighty,' Carrey plays the main character who complains about the misfortunes of his life and demands signs from God, and when God responds, Carrey's character is initially too blind to read them. However, he is eventually granted temporary divine powers, which leads to some hilarious moments. As the saying goes, with great power comes great comedy, and Carrey's comedic talents are put to great use in this film.

Jim Carrey is undoubtedly one of the best and most well-known actors in the world, particularly in the realm of comedy. He has brought to life some of the most legendary characters in film and television, even appearing on live shows. Carrey has primarily starred in two genres in Hollywood cinema - deep dramas with a penetrating message, and extremely funny comedies.

The 10 funniest jobs of the actor

It is worth mentioning that Carrey is an excellent actor in dramas and has demonstrated his ability to convey impressive emotions through his serious characters. However, he is best known for his exceptional humor on and off the screen.

Here are ten of his best comedy films, presented in no particular order.

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