This movie would not fly in the 2010s and for good reason. The chief reason being that it has one of the most homophobic scenes I've ever seen when Ace freaks out about having kissed his transvestite boss. Another reason that it wouldn't fly today is that it just isn't that funny. The only time I remember laughing was during the montage of Ace tracking down all the Dolphins players. And, for better or for worse, Jim Carry now seems to be a name that does not draw crowds and may even repel them. The movie itself is not exactly bad, but it's definitely bland, forgettable, and standard. Ace Ventura as a character is not a forgettable character, but the actual content of the movie is. The character, much like Jim Carry, is someone that I think most people could be entertained by, but the comedy that he is given is just LCD and not particularly funny. I'm not going to say that you shouldn't watch this movie or that you should feel bad or uncultured or whatever if you like it. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. But you can probably find something better on your streaming service of choice, and you should definitely lower your expectations. Overall Rating: 5.7/10.

Great movie when I was a kid. Average movie today. Not really that great. Some good lines we said as kids. That's it.

Much like "Dumb and Dumber", which actually was released in the same year as this film, "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" showcases the side-splitting humor of Jim Carrey at his comedic peak.Though the basic plot has Carrey's pet detective "investigator" on the trail of a missing dolphin, it is the crazy plot twists (much like "Dumber") that make this film so hilarious. From the opening credits, where delivering a simple package turns into an adventure, to the hunt for a missing Super Bowl ring, and finally to the hilarious jaunt through a mental institution (where Carrey must "play" a potential patient), pretty much every scene in the film will have you laughing out loud. Plus, with each viewing, you will find a different hilarious scene that you may have overlooked before.Of course, it truly is the physical comedy style of Carrey that puts this movie in my top-three comedies of all-time. Where some films just have to rely on good jokes to be funny, this one combines those great jokes with Carrey's ability to make every single scene an exercise in hilarity. The guy must have a face made out of rubber, as he can transform/contort it to meet every emotion known to mankind. On a few occasions, when the actual intended joke may fall flat, Carrey's facial/bodily reactions will still render it hilarious.Thus, this film is a must-own for pretty much everyone, but especially those who appreciate Carrey's style of comedy. Let's just say it will fit you "like a glove", while rendering the competition "La-Hoo, Sa-Hers!"

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE JIM CARREY MOVIES OF ALL TIME! Right from the first time we meet Ace Ventura you know that this is character is going to be a laugh a minute, and you know that this film was going to be amazing. Ace Ventura would make a great pet detective if he was real (of course!). My favourite seen has to be when he is in the mental institute in a pink tutu trying to be a footballer a very memorable and funny scene. If you like Jim Carrey or if you just like animals then this film is just for you. This has become one of Jim Carrey's classic movies and I believe it will stay that way forever (Sqeual is also amazing. It's All RIGHTTTY THENNNN.