Jim Carrey is a famous American comedian, actor, who at one time earned many prestigious awards, including the Golden Globe. A native of a poor family, who, together with his sisters and brothers, had to earn a living at school, cleaning my floors and toilets, could become one of the most popular actors.
In 2009, Forbes compiled a list of the most sought-after actors, which included 1,411 people. Jim Carrey took 16th place in it. He is still loved by millions of viewers. But the actor himself once admitted in an interview that he would not calm down until he received an Oscar. He is not on the huge list of awards he has earned yet.
Nevertheless, I want to watch the best films with Jim Carrey in the title role several times, they are so kind, interesting and funny.
10. Lemony Snicket: 33 misfortunes (2004)
This is a film adaptation of Daniel Handler’s book series “33 Misfortunes”, an adventure fairy tale film. The director of the picture was Brad Silberling.
He talks about three children: Violet, Klaume and the baby, whose name is all Sunny. They survived a terrible fire in which they lost their loving parents.
Count Olaf was entrusted with taking care of the children. It was him who played Jim Carrey. But he turned out to be an evil genius who was not interested in children, but in their inheritance. The actor played amazingly here, he was able to express every emotion on his face. What was worth only his wonderful grin.
Viewers write that "Lemony Snicket: 33 misfortunes"- a good film that can be watched several times, it is exciting, a real Hollywood fairy tale, beautiful, with bright scenery.
9. The Man on the Moon (1999)
The film is directed by Milos Forman, which tells about the life of the famous comedian Andy Kaufman. We have been watching him from early childhood, when he spoke in front of toy animals, and until his very last days, when the comedian died of lung cancer.
The main role in the film "Man on the moon"Went to Kerry, although many stars claimed it, including Sean Penn, Nicholas Cage, Edward Norton. But, looking at the test of Jim, the director realized that no one except him would be able to play the strangest American comedian so well.
By the way, Kaufman fans did not approve of this choice, some of them even called the director and tried to dissuade him, because believed that Kerry could not reincarnate.
But, as it turned out, they were wrong, the actor did the impossible, and this was confirmed by the Americans who saw the real performances of Andy. However, this is not a miracle, but the result of careful preparation for the role. For several months, Jim Carrey talked with those who personally knew Kaufman, studied the tapes of his performances. He asked everyone to call him Andy, and the director should adhere to this rule.
8. I love you, Phillip Morris (2009)
A romantic comedy based on a book by Steve McQuicker. She talks about the life of an American gay man Stephen Russell. The producer of the picture was Luc Besson.
The main character, Steve, played by Kerry, is a hidden homosexual who has a loving wife and child, a good job. But somehow, having an accident, he realizes that life is fleeting and decides to change everything.
Interestingthat Stephen Russell actually exists, and the book is his biography. For numerous frauds, he was sentenced to 144 years in prison, and now he is in prison. He could not see the film itself, but he watched several videos, admitted that he was amazed at how Jim portrayed him.
Viewers write that in this comedy he shone, was charismatic and charming, even in the role of a gay con man. And the picture itself "I love you phillip morris"Turned out to be dynamic and perky, it looks easy.
7. Liar, Liar (1997)
The film was directed by Tom Shediak, for the role in which Jim received the Golden Globe. Half of the film’s budget was spent on a fee to a genius comedian - $ 20 million, but the creators of the film “Liar, liar"Did not fail, because she collected more than 300 million. Initially, they wanted to give the main role to Steve Martin, but he refused, because was busy on other projects. To star in this picture, Kerry abandoned the role of Doctor Evil in Austin Powers.
The plot of the film "Liar, Liar", many know: the brilliant lawyer Fletcher is constantly lying. His little son, on his birthday, makes a wish that comes true. Now the father is constantly forced to speak only the truth. The result was an easy and enjoyable comedy, Jim Carrey was at its height in it, making you laugh to tears.
6. Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Peter Farrelli’s comedy film about two overgrown blockbusters who travel across the country to get out of a series of misfortunes that haunt them.
Film "Dumb and Dumber"Turned out to be a cash register, with a budget of 17 million, it raised more than 247 million. Most critics spoke well of it. Kerry was named the new Jerry Lewis.
Viewers admit that the picture made them laugh to their stomach pains, it was enough to just look at Jim Carrey in this film. It is very bright, with a non-trivial plot, whose heroes have become cult.
5. Bruce Almighty (2003)
Picture directed by Tom Shediak. With a budget of $ 81 million, she raised more than 484 million. The film "Bruce Almighty”Talks about a TV news anchor whose life is boring and monotonous. And when he is fired from work, Bruce challenges God, and suddenly he offers him to take his place for one week and see if he can make the world a better place.
Interestingthat on the set of this picture, Kerry behaved like a hero. Due to a strong gust of wind, the camera crane fell and nearly crushed Aniston, but Jim managed to quickly push it away. He coped with his role, as always, brilliantly.
4. Always say yes (2008)
The film is directed by Payton Reed, based on the novel by Danny Wallace. This is a biographical book based on the life of this British writer, who answered “yes” to everyone for a whole year. The main role in it went to Jim Carrey. For her sake, he studied Korean.
He refused the fee that he was entitled to in this film, requesting 36.2% of the fees after all the costs of its production paid off. And he did not lose, with a budget of 70 million, manufacturers were able to collect more than 223 million.
Many viewers liked the movie "Always say yes", He was called one of the best comedies of our time, and Jim himself played great in it.
3. Ace Ventura. Pet Search (1994)
The film by Tom Shediak, telling about a detective who is engaged in tracing pets. He is the best of the best, that's why he is trusted to find the Snezhinka dolphin.
«Ace Ventura"- one of the most famous films of the 90s. Jim Carrey not only played a major role in it, but was also one of the screenwriters of the picture together with Tom Shediak, later they worked more than once together.
For Jim, this was one of the most successful films that made him famous, where he was able to show how well he knows his facial expressions and how he can make faces.
2. The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Michelle Gondry’s romantic dramaEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"Was able to get an Oscar for the most original script.
Here we can see Kerry not in a comedic role, which is very rare. Joel, whom he played, is shy and melancholy. He has a dull and gray life. He gets on the train and rushes to the sea. She meets a girl on the beach and realizes that they have a lot in common.
A beautiful and touching film about love. Kerry made him forget about all his past roles, here he is a completely different person, reserved, timid, judicious, laconic.
1. The Truman Show (1998)
For this role in the picture of Peter Weir, Jim received the Golden Globe Award, the film itselfTruman show"Was nominated for many awards, some of them were able to win.
The main character of the picture, Truman, suddenly realizes that his whole life is scenery, and the people around him are actors, he participates in a television show that the whole country has been watching for 30 years.
In this picture, Kerry proved that he can play dramatic roles. Many write that the film shocked them, everything is great in it: the plot, the idea, and, of course, the actors.