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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
340K
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Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.
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A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.

  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writers
    • Jack Bernstein
    • Tom Shadyac
    • Jim Carrey
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Courteney Cox
    • Sean Young
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    340K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,095
    117
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writers
      • Jack Bernstein
      • Tom Shadyac
      • Jim Carrey
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Courteney Cox
      • Sean Young
    • 373User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Ace Ventura
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Melissa
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Einhorn
    Tone Loc
    Tone Loc
    • Emilio
    • (as Tone Lōc)
    Dan Marino
    Dan Marino
    • Dan Marino
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Riddle
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Podacter
    Raynor Scheine
    Raynor Scheine
    • Woodstock
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Camp
    Frank Adonis
    Frank Adonis
    • Vinnie
    Tiny Ron
    • Roc
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • Doctor
    John Capodice
    John Capodice
    • Aguado
    Judy Clayton
    Judy Clayton
    • Martha
    Bill Zuckert
    Bill Zuckert
    • Mr. Finkle
    Alice Drummond
    Alice Drummond
    • Mrs. Finkle
    Rebecca Ferratti
    Rebecca Ferratti
    • Sexy Woman
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Shickadance
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writers
      • Jack Bernstein
      • Tom Shadyac
      • Jim Carrey
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews373

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    8dk777

    Comedy Without Limits

    A comedy that refrains from nothing.

    The film is entertaining, and Jim Carrey plays Ace Ventura, a pet detective, a bizarre character that only Jim Carrey can play. This is a typical comedy from that time, which wants only to make the viewer laugh and not burden him with unnecessary things.

    Here we have some really hilarious characters, who make this movie so much fun. The film doesn't hold back from anything, and Jim Carrey works great in such an environment.

    This is how the comedy looks without the restrictions imposed by today's production. Comedy is there to entertain the viewer and give him an escape from reality.

    Jim Carrey works great in this somewhat bizarre film, and the other characters are just as funny, and the situations they find themselves in are bizarre and hilarious. Some parts are particularly funny and Jim Carrey manages to make the viewer laugh with his facial expressions and gestures that fit this type of film perfectly.

    Today this film probably could not have been made. Bizarre characters, hilarious situations and the atmosphere from the nineties make this comedy irresistible and give it a charm that today's comedies do not have.

    A comedy that wants to entertain the viewer and succeeds at it.
    8baz_trinity

    A movie carried by you-know-who...

    Now, these movies can't be taken too seriously. The storyline is silly, the dialog is silly and the concept is silly, with one extraordinary exception: Jim Carrey, who, in contrast, uses his extremely intelligent wit and hugely humorous body actions to make this movie what it is, hilarious.

    The fact is, this mans arguably a genius, he made a possibly average, run-of-the-mill, 'straight to TV' comedy into an all-time classic. You can switch your brain off and literally laugh yourself to tears watching the scenes in which he acts in. He CARRIES this movie, no doubt and his performance in this is extremely underrated. Being one of his first major roles and to actually manage to single-handedly make this movie what it is with his sheer brilliance at being a comedian-actor, well, it should not be overlooked.

    But of course, it has it's flaws. The fact is, the scenes without Carrey (Albeit, they're not many of them) really just shows this movie doesn't have much else going for it besides the man himself. Many of the other actors/actresses (Including Courtney Cox) just aren't funny. But this movie, in my opinion, deserves an 8, because it's just really showcasing Jim Carreys excellence. Watch it and believe me, you'll get hooked!
    0U

    Jim Carrey is a hero

    This movie was funny! This is not high brow humor but if you are looking for something crazy and funny with immature humor, this is one of the best. This is Jim Carrey at his best...being wild and crazy.
    Op_Prime

    Perhaps Carrey's best movie

    While his later films are good, Ace Ventura is the best of all. Jim Carrey brings his now famous style of acting to the screen. Ace is the kind of guy who you never know what he's going to do next, and that is what makes him so funny. The plot is not the best one out there and the actors in this one are not the best, but this movie is not for intelligent plots and famous actors. It's a whacky comedy that made Jim Carrey a star. The movie is not bad, not at all. Why people think that is just odd and strange. Guess there is no appreciation for good movies these days.
    8DarylJGittings

    Jim Carrey's breakout film!

    After about 10 years of acting, Jim Carrey (Once Bitten, In Living Color) finally scored his first big hit with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

    Ace Ventura is a detective who specializes in cases involving missing animals.

    It's Superbowl time and the Miami Dolphins mascot has been abducted. There's only one man who's fit for the job. The unorthodox, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is the man for the job. His methods are bizarre and crude.

    This is an amusing film if goofy humor doesn't put you off. Some of the humor is probably pretty offense to some people these days, but it's a movie and it's okay to laugh.

    Ace Ventura made Jim Carrey into a big star. 1994 was a good year for him, with The Mask and Dumb and Dumber also coming out that year and both of them being big hits as well.

    Besides Mr. Carrey, the cast includes Udo Kier, Tone Loc (Surf Ninjas), Sean Young (Blade Runner, Love Crimes), Courtney Cox (Scream, Friends), Randall "Tex" Cobb (Police Academy 4, Ernest Goes to Jail) and Noble Willingham (Walker Texas Ranger).

    If you're looking for a really goofy fun movie you can't go wrong with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The short scene during the party where Ace pulls the cellist's arm as he walks by, making him produce a false tone, was improvised by Jim Carrey.
    • Goofs
      Position of the stuffed dog relative to the door - it is impossible for Ace to have placed the fake dog in the position it is shown due to the direction the door opens in.
    • Quotes

      Ace Ventura: If I'm not back in five minutes... just wait longer.

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of the end credits, Ace can be heard saying Tone, put that big ass size 13 on and kick it for the homies."
    • Alternate versions
      A heavily edited version has aired on Cartoon Network removing all objectionable language and non-kid-friendly scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Blink/Naked/I'll Do Anything/The Thing Called Love/Blue (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      POWER OF SUGGESTION
      Performed by Steve Stevens

      Written by Steve Stevens

      Courtesy of WARNER BROS. RECORDS INC.

      By Arrangement with WARNER SPECIAL PRODUCTS

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ace Ventura: Un detective diferente
    • Filming locations
      • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens - 3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $72,217,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,115,105
      • Feb 6, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $107,217,396
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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