Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective

2009Movie93 minEnglish

"I will try to be normal" 12-year-old Ace Ventura Jr. promises. Thats cool, except whats normal for him is finding missing mutts, kidnapped kitties or gone gators and creating hilarious chaos every step of the way.

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IMDb3.5/10
Google Users24%
Director: David M. EvansGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this sequel to the popular films starring Jim Carrey, Ace Ventura Jr. is a young man who inherits his father's uncanny ability to communicate with animals and solve pet-related mysteries. When his mother is wrongly accused of stealing a rare panda from a zoo, Ace must take on his father's mantle to clear her name and find the real culprit.

Critical Reception

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a pale imitation of the original films and lacking the comedic energy and charm that made its predecessor successful. It is widely considered a direct-to-video release that failed to capture the spirit of the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the comedic timing and physical humor of the original.
  • Features a weak script and uninspired performances.
  • Considered a disappointing and unnecessary sequel.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film, with many viewers finding it unfunny, poorly acted, and a significant step down from the original Ace Ventura movies. The humor is often described as juvenile and the plot as predictable.

Fun Fact

This film was released direct-to-video and did not receive a theatrical release, unlike its predecessors.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**It's not as bad as they say, but it's also far from being a good movie.** There are characters that seem to stick to the skin of the actor who plays them, and that's what happened with Ace Ventura. He stuck with Jim Carrey. Conceiving ...