Listmania!
Notable Jim Carrey Films
Ace Ventura - Pet Detective (1994) [DVD]Ace Ventura - Pet Detective (1994) [DVD]
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.96
The film that made Jim Carrey famous as a comic actor, showing off his unique physical comedy and persona as the unconventional "pet detective".
The Mask [DVD] [1994]The Mask [DVD] [1994]
Buy used from: £1.65
Onwards and upwards! Carrey is perfectly cast in this wild and funny comic book adaptation.
Dumb And Dumber [DVD] [1995]Dumb And Dumber [DVD] [1995]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.89
An almost perfect Farelly Brothers comedy, starring Carrey and Daniels as a couple of slackers who attempt to return an important briefcase to its rightful owner.
Batman Forever [DVD] [1995]Batman Forever [DVD] [1995]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.00
Jim carries out his trademark schtick as The Riddler, in this action-packed (but campy) comic book thriller.
Ace Ventura - When Nature Calls (1995) [DVD]Ace Ventura - When Nature Calls (1995) [DVD]
Buy new: £4.88 / Used from: £1.98
The sequel. I haven't actually seen this, although I have heard it is not as good as the first.
The Cable Guy [DVD] [1996]The Cable Guy [DVD] [1996]
Buy new: £4.18 / Used from: £1.08
Much maligned, but not a terrible film. Carrey is still funny, albeit in a much darker way as an obsessive cable repair man who attempts to befriend Matthew Broderick.
Liar Liar [DVD] [1997]Liar Liar [DVD] [1997]
Buy used from: £2.29
One of the best Carrey films, directed by Ace Ventura main man Tom Shadyac. It's a bit sentimental, but the laughs come thick and fast and it contains a good message.
The Truman Show [DVD] [1998]The Truman Show [DVD] [1998]
Buy new: £4.97
Jim's most serious film up until this point. A fantastic film that asks questions about the morals and ethics in how far we go in reality television. Powerhouse performance from Carrey. Fantastic.
Man On The Moon [DVD] [1999]Man On The Moon [DVD] [1999]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.30
Slighly surreal, but affectionate biopic on the life of the late, great former Taxi star Andy Kauffman. Once again, Carrey is well-cast.
Me, Myself and Irene [DVD] [2000]Me, Myself and Irene [DVD] [2000]
Buy new: £4.88 / Used from: £1.25
Reuniting once again with the Farrelly Brothers, this film is darker and cruder than Dumb and Dumber, but there are still plenty of laughs as Carrey portrays a man with a duel personality.
The Grinch [DVD]The Grinch [DVD]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.25
Partially successful adaptation of Dr. Seuss's famous Christmas tale. Jim is decent enough, but his great facial expressions are hidden behind prosthetics.
The Majestic [DVD] [2002]The Majestic [DVD] [2002]
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.82
After his great turn in The Truman Show, Carrey stars in this sentimental drama from Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption). An intriguing premise is stretched a bit thin after a while.
Bruce Almighty [DVD] [2003]Bruce Almighty [DVD] [2003]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.60
Carrey is back to what he does best, in this religious-themed comedy about a man who gets to be God.
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.71
A brilliant film from Michael Gondry where Carrey stars with Kate Winslet as they play a couple who have their memories of eachother wiped out. Carrey's best serious role along with The Truman Show.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events [DVD] [2004]Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events [DVD] [2004]
Buy used from: £3.99
Entertaining-yet-dark children's tale adapted from the Lemony Snicket books. Jim brings his magic to the role of Count Olaf, including many of his own ad-libbed lines.
Fun With Dick And Jane [DVD] [2005]Fun With Dick And Jane [DVD] [2005]
Buy new: £3.97 / Used from: £0.15
Dissapointing remake of the George Segal/Jane Fonda film. Probably one of Carrey's least funny films, which is just too conventional and gives him less room to provide more laughs.
The Number 23 [DVD] [2007]The Number 23 [DVD] [2007]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.67
Attempting a dark, supernatural thriller by his former Batman Forever director Joel Schumacher, the film begins interestingly enough but does not pack enough punch to satisfy fully.
Horton Hears A Who (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]Horton Hears A Who (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]
Buy new: £4.78 / Used from: £1.86
Another Dr. Seuss story role, this is a brilliant kid's film with plenty for adults to enjoy, thanks to the great casting of Jim with his old Bruce Almighty co-star Steve Carrell.
Yes Man [DVD] [2008]Yes Man [DVD] [2008]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.87
I have yet to see this film, but the premise sounds interesting, and it looks like Mr. C gets plenty of room for his trademark physical comedy.