Here are 10 essential Jim Carrey movies that you have to watch if you admire the actor.
Suddenly, Carl finds himself taking on new adventures every time, from learning Korean to taking flying lessons.
But he soon realized that saying yes to everything comes at a cost.
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Directed byPeyton Reed(Ant-Man), Yes Manwasone of the underrated comedies of the 2000s.
This film brings Carreys signature physical comedy to a modern setting.
He still brings his all to the gags featured in this film.
He actually learned Korean and guitar himself, and he also did the bungee jump scenewithout a stuntman.
Seusss classic holiday story, follows Jim Carrey as the iconic role of the green, Christmas-hating creature.
His exaggerated expressions and delivery bringthe creepy character to lifein a way that no other actor could.
The film also starsJennifer AnistonandSteve Carell.
Carreys performance inBruce Almightyis not only a brilliant comedic performance but also a heartfelt and self-reflective one.
He even still got to do his usual shtick, which includes a killerClint Eastwoodimpersonation at one point.
The movie was a success that a follow-up calledEvan Almightywas made but without Carrey’s appearance.
However, his compulsive lying causes strain in his personal life, especially with his young son, Max.
The wish miraculously comes true, throwing Fletchers life into chaos.
His performance became more than just an impersonation and he deservedly won his second Golden Globe for this role.
Its one of the most complex performances of Carreys career, and probablyhis most underratedtoo.
Carreys performance inThe Maskis another one of his roles that feels tailor-made for him.
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No other actor would be able to do this as brilliantly as he did.
Althoughhe wasnt the first choice for the role, its impossible to imagine anyone else as the pet detective.
His electric chemistry with Winslet, the free-spirited Clementine, isdeeply affecting.
Carreys powerful performance in this film is often mentioned asone of Oscar’s biggest snubs of all time.
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