Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

1994Movie86 minEnglish

He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The Ace is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to eyeball with a man-eating shark, stakes out the Miami Dolphins and woos and wows the ladies. Whether he's undercover, under fire or underwater, he always gets his man… or beast!

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users86%
Director: Tom ShadyacGenres: Comedy, Crime, Family

Plot Summary

Ace Ventura, a quirky and unconventional private investigator specializing in animals, is called upon to find the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins football team, a dolphin named Snowflake. His unorthodox methods clash with the more traditional police investigation led by Lt. Lois Einhorn, as Ace navigates a series of bizarre clues and encounters.

Critical Reception

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was a commercial success, becoming a breakout hit for Jim Carrey and establishing his unique comedic style. While critically panned upon release for its lowbrow humor and simplistic plot, it has since gained a cult following and is recognized for its slapstick comedy and Carrey's energetic performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jim Carrey's uninhibited and physical performance is the undeniable highlight.
  • The film relies heavily on slapstick and Carrey's eccentric character, which divides audiences.
  • Despite a thin plot, its sheer silliness and Carrey's commitment made it a memorable comedy.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film for its humor and Jim Carrey's hilarious performance, finding it a fun and entertaining watch, though some acknowledge its simplistic nature.

Fun Fact

Jim Carrey's distinctive look for Ace Ventura, including the loud Hawaiian shirt and exaggerated hairstyle, was largely improvised and developed by Carrey himself, contributing to the character's outlandish persona.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Jim Carrey is the movie.** Jim Carrey is one of the great comic actors of the 90's, and this film is one of those that opened the doors of stardom for him. He already worked with comedy before, of course, as an actor and stand-up artis...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

One of the funniest movies of all time. Still to this day, every time I watch it, I can't help but laugh. One of my favorite movies of all time.