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Jim Carrey, one of the main names in the comedy genre in Hollywood and who has also made significant appearances in dramatic films, has enjoyed a successful career thanks to his unique acting style, marked by a vibrant posture and humor authentic gesture.
In addition to being an actor, the 60-year-old Canadian is also a comedian, screenwriter, producer, painter and has two Golden Globes to his credit, not to mention the many other nominations he has received throughout his career.
In this list, we are going to offer you 6 comedies with Jim Carrey to miss or watch for the first time.
1. The Grinch
Christmas classic Jim Carrey is the grumpy Grinch, a being who hates Christmas so much he plans to go house to house stealing presents, destroying decorations and ruining the holiday for good.
A girl named Cindy Lou however crosses his path and makes him reflect on his attitudes. The film received an Oscar in the Best Makeup category, in addition to receiving a nomination for Best Art Direction.
2. Me, myself and Irene
20th Century Fox/Reading Jim Carrey plays a man with a split personality disorder, one of them being police officer Charlie Baileygates, a focused, helpful and family-minded professional, and at the other extreme is Hank, his more aggressive version and his tempestuous behavior.
The second personality only appears when Charles is off his medication. The problem gets worse when the two fall in love with the same woman, Irene, and start vying for the girl’s attention. With the character, Carrey was nominated for an MTV Movie Awards in the Best Performance in a Comedy category.
3. The Mask
New cinema/reading line Stanley Ipkiss is an unlucky bank clerk who has no success with women. He is at war with the owner of the boarding house, where he lives with his dog Maylon, but everything changes after he finds a mysterious mask.
By placing it, the character of Jim Carrey transforms into a green being and embodies Loki, the Scandinavian god. He has incredible skills and the power to do things that Ipkiss would never do. Máskara received an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedian.
4. The Liar
Universal Images/ Playback Jim Carrey lives Fletcher Reede, a lawyer who lies to everyone all the time. His 12-year-old son is annoyed by his father’s bad behavior and, hoping for a change, makes a birthday wish and wishes his father would stop lying for at least 24 hours.
The wish comes true and Fletcher can only tell the truth, which makes the liar’s life completely chaotic.
5. As Ventura
Warner Bros./Reading In one of the most memorable performances of Jim Carrey’s career, the actor plays Ace Ventura, a crazed animal detective who investigates the disappearance of a dolphin who is the mascot of the American football team in Miami, being the first case in his office. More disappearances occur and Ventura will bring them all to solve the case.
6. Sonic: The Movie
Paramount Images/Reading The newest feature on the list is the live action of the audience’s most beloved blue hedgehog, Sonic. Here Jim Carrey brings Dr. Robotinik, who works alongside Doctor Eggman and has evil plans for the innocent animals that inhabit the earth.
The movie was so well accepted by fans that it has a sequel coming out in 2022.
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