In the cinematic world of jokesters, there’s no name that shines as brightly asJim Carrey’s; aman whose career skyrocketed in the 1990sthanks to what would become some of the most recognized comedy films of all time. His signature grin, rubbery face, and unequaled knack for slapstick humor have made him a household name and, without a doubt, the undisputed king of comedy in Hollywood. If laughter is the best medicine, then Jim Carrey is the world’s most renowned doctor (that would be a scary one too). In this trip down comedic memory lane, we look at the crazy pool of Carrey’s filmography, resurfacing with the most hilariously outrageous scenes he’s ever brought to life on the big screen. Let us relive the moments that had us doubled over in laughter as we explore the wild, wacky, and wonderfully comedic career of a true master of amusement.
10The Mask’s “Final Words” - The Mask (1994)
The Mask, released in 1994, is a crazy, wild comedy directed by Charles Russell and starring Jim Carrey in the role of Stanley Ipkiss. Set in Edge City, the movie tells the tale of Stanley, a kind, unassuming, and extremely average bank clerk who finds an ancient mask with mystical powers. When Stanley wears the Mask, it consumes him, and he transforms into the outrageously animated and mischievous character known as “The Mask.”
One of the most memorable scenes in the movie happens when Stanley, wearing the Mask, pretends to die at the hands of a gun-wielding goon. In this scene, Carrey’s comedic talents are on full display. In melodramatic fashion, he gives a hilarious over-the-top “deathbed speech” and gives himself an Oscar for best actor at the end, making the scene even funnier.
9Restaurant Fight - Dumb & Dumber (1994)
Peter and Bobby Farelly’sDumb & Dumber(1994) is a world-famous comedy starring Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas and Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne. The film is a hilarious and sometimes absurd tale of two well-meaning but incredibly dumb friends who set out on a cross-country adventure to return a briefcase to a woman they believe left it behind. Their ignorance and idiocy lead to a wild ride of comedic misadventures that keep us laughing from start to finish.
One of the most side-splitting scenes takes place in a high-end restaurant, where Lloyd and his date, Mary (Lauren Holly), are having a dinner date. The scene takes an insane turn when one of the waiters starts kissing Mary’s entire arm, which infuriates the now extremely jealous Lloyd, prompting him to start a kung fu fight with the whole staff. In the final showdown, Lloyd faces the chef, beats him up, rips his heart out, puts it in a takeaway bag, and hands it to him. Thankfully, in the end, it all turns out to have been Lloyds wild imagination. Hands down, this isone of the funniestand most creative scenes in the entire movie.
8Sliding Door - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Directed by one of Jim Carrey’s biggest collaborators, Tom Shadyac,Ace Ventura: Pet Detective(1994) is an unapologetic and internationally acclaimed comedy movie starring Carrey as an eccentric and unpredictable private detective with a unique specialization: he exclusively handles cases involving missing animals. The story follows Ace as he takes on the challenge of finding the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot, Snowflake, just days before the Super Bowl.
A hilarious standout moment in the film features Carrey trying to make a case against a supposed jump suicide in a luxurious apartment, opening and closing a sliding door while screaming at the top of his lungs to make the point that there is no way the neighbors could have heard a scream coming from the balcony while the door was shut, as the door is soundproof. Hence, the scream must have been heard from the inside, meaning the person was killed before being thrown from the balcony.
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7The Monkey Scene - Bruce Almighty (2003)
Another Tom Shadyac/Jim Carrey collaboration,Bruce Almighty(2003), is a delightful comedy starring Carrey as Bruce Nolan. Bruce is a discontented TV reporter who, after a pretty rough day, angrily questions God’s plan for him. In response, God (Morgan Freeman) bestows Bruce with divine powers, allowing him to control and manipulate the world as he sees fit.
While out on a walk, boasting to himself about his new powers, Bruce encounters a group of thugs gathered in a small dead-end alleyway. As Bruce and the gangsters approach each other, Bruce asks them to apologize for treating him badly in the past, to which one of them responds by saying, “We’ll apologize the day a monkey comes out of my butt.” Needless to say, Bruce grants him his wish, and thus creates one of the wildest and most hilarious scenes in the movie.
6Tribal Fight - Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
Released in 1995,Ace Ventura: When Nature Callsis the outrageous sequel to the originalAce Ventura: Pet Detective. Directed by Steve Oedekerk, the sequel again stars Jim Carrey as the crazy animal-loving private detective, Ace Ventura. In When Nature Calls, Ace is called upon to rescue a rare white bat sacred to a fictional African tribe. His journey takes him to Africa, where he encounters many colorful characters as he gets closer to his goal.
The tribal fight scene is one of the most insane and hilarious scenes in film history. In this sequence, Ace finds himself fighting a tiny but rage-loaded African warrior. In the end, Ace is spared, but what he goes through, his reactions, and the mind-bending faces he makes in this scene will echo through the comedic universe until the end of time.
5Beating Up Robin’s Date - The Cable Guy (1996)
Ben Stiller’s directorial masterpiece,The Cable Guy(1996), is a shocking mix of dark comedy and thriller. It starsJim Carreyas the main protagonist/antagonist, Chip Douglas, a scarily unpredictable and socially awkward cable television installer who becomes disturbingly obsessed with one of his customers, Steven (Matthew Broderick).
The film features a hilarious scene where Chip stalks Owen Wilson’s character, who is on a date with his “friend” Steve’s girl. Here, Carrey’s talents are on full display as he mercilessly humiliates Robin’s date, which includes almost drowning him in the toilet to make him give up on the date and leave Steven’s girl alone, as “she’s taken.”
4Inhale Speeches - Ace Ventura 1 and 2
The hilarious “inhale speeches” feature Jim Carrey asAce Ventura(1 and 2) giving lengthy talks/explanations to other characters. In each speech, he talks for so long without taking a breath that in the end, he has to breathe in hard while making his signature faces.
The first two speeches include summarizing the biography of a man named Ray Finkle, in one of which he stands at an old man’s door with a shotgun pointed at his face. Other inhale speeches feature Ace making a case against particular characters, having gathered undeniable evidence against them.
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3Price Check on Vagi-Clean - Me, Myself and Irene (2000)
The Farelly brothers’Me, Myself & Irene(2000) is a comedy that follows the story of a gentle and passive Rhode Island state trooper who suffers from a split personality disorder named Charlie Baileygates (Jim Carrey). His other personality, Hank, is a crude, aggressive, and often outrageous alter ego. The film takes a wild turn when Charlie is assigned to escort Irene Waters (Renée Zellweger) across the country to face criminal charges. Along the way, the two become embroiled in various comedic misadventures.
One of the most awkward yet outrageously funny scenes in the film features Charlie being asked by a townswoman to give up his spot in the queue as she is apparently buying a single chocolate bar, only to reveal that she has a truckload of items being brought over by her kids. Charlie then turns into Hank, reaches for the cashier’s microphone, and embarrasses the shopper on loudspeaker by picking up one of the items from her cart and creating a hilariously cringey scene that starts with the famous “Price check on VagiClean, aisle 5!”
2Somebody to Love - The Cable Guy (1996)
Another standout scene fromThe Cable Guyfeatures Chip (Jim Carrey) singingSomebody to Loveby Jefferson Airplane at a house party. This scene is a surreal and memorable moment in the movie, where Chip’s manic and unsettling behavior takes center stage.
Carrey’s performance and idiotic mode of singing are both humorous and unsettling as he delivers an over-the-top rendition of the song, complete with wild dance moves and exaggerated facial expressions.
1The Rhino Birth - Ace Ventura: Nature Calls (1995)
InAce Ventura: When Nature Calls, Carrey’s character finds himself in a side-splittingly absurd situation known as the “Rhino Birth” scene. Here, pet detective Ace ends up locked inside a mechanical rhino. With no working fan or air conditioning, he starts sweating profusely and removes all his clothes.
As safari tourists look on, Ace begins his escape through a very unconventional exit point – the rhino’s rear. The scene reaches the peak of hilarity when Ace, with his typical flair for physical comedy, emerges from the rhino’s butt and, while howling like an animal, falls to the ground completely naked in newborn baby fashion.
