Jim Carrey's career in comedy seemed unstoppable in the 1990s with such hits as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and "Liar Liar." While he's moved away from comedy, the genre that cemented his career, to a certain degree, many of his classics remain just that: classics of film comedy. In my opinion, "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" is his funniest film. It follows up on perhaps his most well known character, Ace Ventura, as he travels to the jungles of Africa to solve the case of the missing white bat. If he cannot complete his task in a short period of time, two tribes will battle to the bitter, bloody end.
Carrey's portrayal of the film's eccentric but brilliant protagonist is impeccable from the opening credits. His use of the voice frequently steals the scene. In one scene, he drives off of the road through the jungle as a shortcut to his destination, all the while belting out a particularly hilarious rendition of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." This is comedic gold.
The film's plot, which brings Ventura to a post-colonial province of a fictional nation in Africa, is original in ways that many comedies of today fail to match. As Ace uncovers the conspiracy that threatens the lives of hundreds of natives, the film never loses its sense of humor or gets too heavy. Much like its prequel, "When Nature Calls" is driven by a detective type form, which Carrey never fails to make funny, despite the grim consequences of his task.
Overall, "When Nature Calls" is hilarious throughout, with rarely a dull moment. Carrey is at the top of his game here. Check out this Ace of a comedy.
Kris Lorenz
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Jim Carrey's career in comedy seemed unstoppable in the 1990s with such hits as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and "Liar Liar." While he's moved away from comedy, the genre that cemented his career, to a certain degree, many of his classics remain just that: classics of film comedy. In my opinion, "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" is his funniest film. It follows up on perhaps his most well known character, Ace Ventura, as he travels to the jungles of Africa to solve the case of the missing white bat. If he cannot complete his task in a short period of time, two tribes will battle to the bitter, bloody end.
Carrey's portrayal of the film's eccentric but brilliant protagonist is impeccable from the opening credits. His use of the voice frequently steals the scene. In one scene, he drives off of the road through the jungle as a shortcut to his destination, all the while belting out a particularly hilarious rendition of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." This is comedic gold.
The film's plot, which brings Ventura to a post-colonial province of a fictional nation in Africa, is original in ways that many comedies of today fail to match. As Ace uncovers the conspiracy that threatens the lives of hundreds of natives, the film never loses its sense of humor or gets too heavy. Much like its prequel, "When Nature Calls" is driven by a detective type form, which Carrey never fails to make funny, despite the grim consequences of his task.
Overall, "When Nature Calls" is hilarious throughout, with rarely a dull moment. Carrey is at the top of his game here. Check out this Ace of a comedy.
