Mojo Filter's Top 10 Jim Carrey Movies

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One of my favorite actors is...

JIM CARREY

Jim Carrey is one of the funniest and most versatile actors of our time

The following are my Top 10 Movies that starred Jim...

10. THE CABLE GUY
(Directed by Ben Stiller, 1996)

Following a string of box office comedies in the mid-90's, Jim played a sociopathic cable guy in this dark comedy who stalks the character played by Matthew Broderick. The movie was not too well received, but it has gained a cult status since.

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9. THE MASK
(Directed by Chuck Russell, 1994)

1994 was the biggest year in Jim Carrey's career. It was the year he got famous and was the star of 3 of the year's biggest films, one of which was this hilarious fantasy superhero slapstick comedy that drew the light on Jim's uncanny talent to transform himself from a sweet and shy character to a total riot.

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8. LIAR LIAR
(Directed by Tom Shadyac, 1997)

Another extremely hilarious classic, and there's nobody who can match Jim when it comes to improvising physical comedy the way he does in this movie.

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7. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND
(Directed by Michel Gondry, 2004)

Acting-wise, this movie is one of Jim's very best. An original and moving science-fictional dramatic comedy that co-starred the always brilliant Kate Winslet, as well as Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Kirsten Dunst. In my opinion, Jim ought to make more dramas and less comedies in the future.

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6. MAN ON THE MOON
(Directed by Miloš Forman, 1999)

Jim was absolutely brilliant in his portrayal of late comedian Andy Kaufman in this classic and often overlooked biopic. He nailed Andy's mannerisms, facial expressions, and voice perfectly. In my opinion, Jim not receiving an Academy Award nomination for his performance here is one of the biggest snubs in Oscar history.

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5. ME, MYSELF AND IRENE
(Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, 2000)

Jim collaborated with the Farrelly Brothers on some of the funniest movies ever made. This movie, in my opinion, is often overlooked but features Jim in two of his funniest characters, that of a man with a split personality.

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4. ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS
(Directed by Steve Oedekerk, 1995)

Jim rose to fame playing the weird and unpredictable pet detective Ace Ventura that spawned this equally hilarious sequel before he decided to retire the character for good. Both Ace Ventura movies have been favorites of mine since they were released, which is why they rank higher than most of his other films. I'm ranking them both as my third and fourth top movies, with the original ranking over the sequel for being more original.

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3. ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE
(Directed by Tom Shadyac, 1994)

Jim rose to fame playing the weird and unpredictable pet detective Ace Ventura that spawned an equally hilarious sequel before he decided to retire the character for good. Both Ace Ventura movies have been favorites of mine since they were released, which is why they rank higher than most of his other films. I'm ranking them both as my third and fourth top movies, with the original ranking over the sequel for being more original.

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2. DUMB AND DUMBER
(Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, 1994)

By far, the funniest film Jim has ever starred in. The chemistry between him and Jeff Daniels was perfect.

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1. THE TRUMAN SHOW
(Directed by Peter Weir, 1998)

This was Jim's first attempt at a dramatic role, and his performance was outstanding. I believe he was snubbed at the Academy Awards that year for a Best Actor nomination. One of the most original and entertaining movies I've seen.

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