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Jim Carrey is a well-known American comedian, an actor who at one time earned many prestigious awards, including the Golden Globe. Coming from a poor family, who, along with his sisters and brothers, already had to earn a living at school, cleaning, washing 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 1411 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 yet in the huge list of awards he has earned.
Nevertheless, the best films starring Jim Carrey want to be reviewed several times, they are so kind, interesting and funny.
10 Lemony Snicket: 33 Misfortunes (2004)
This is a film adaptation of Daniel Handler’s 33 Unfortunate book series, an adventure fairy tale film. The film was directed by Brad Silberling.
He talks about three children: Violet, Klauma and the baby, whom everyone calls Sunshine. They survived a terrible fire in which they lost their loving parents.
Count Olaf was entrusted to take care of the children. He was played by Jim Carrey. But he turned out to be an evil genius who was not interested in children, but in their inheritance. The actor here played amazingly, he was able to express every emotion on his face. What was worth only his wonderful smirk.
Viewers write thatLemony Snicket: 33 misfortune“- a good film that can be reviewed several times, it is exciting, a real Hollywood fairy tale, beautiful, with bright scenery.
9. Man in the Moon (1999)
Film directed by Milos Forman, which tells about the life of the famous comedian Andy Kaufman. We follow him from early childhood, when he performed in front of toy animals, 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, Nicolas Cage, Edward Norton. But, looking at Jim’s test, the director realized that no one but him could play the strangest American comedian so well.
By the way, Kaufman’s fans did not approve of this choice, some of them even called the director and tried to dissuade him, because. believed that Kerry would not be able to reincarnate.
But, as it turned out, they were wrong, the actor did the impossible, and this was confirmed by the Americans who saw Andy’s real performances. 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 speeches. He asked everyone to call him Andy, the director had to adhere to this rule.
8. I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
Romantic comedy based on the book by Steve McVicker. It tells about the life of gay American con man Stephen Russell. The film was produced by Luc Besson.
The main character, Steve, played by Kerry, is a closeted homosexual who has a loving wife and child, a good job. But somehow, having got into an accident, he realizes that life is fleeting, and decides to change everything.
Interestinglythat Stephen Russell really exists, and the book is his biography. For numerous frauds, he was sentenced to 144 years in prison, and is now in prison. He wasn’t able to see the movie itself, but watched a few clips, admitted to being amazed by the way Jim portrayed him.
The audience writes that he shone in this comedy, was charismatic and charming, even in the role of a gay swindler. And the painting itselfI love you, Phillip Morris” turned out to be dynamic and perky, it looks easy.
7. Liar Liar (1997)
The film directed by Tom Shadyak, for the role in which Jim received the Golden Globe. Half of the film’s budget went to the brilliant comedian’s fee – $ 20 million, but the creators of the film “Liar, liar” did not lose, because she collected more than 300 million. Initially, they wanted to give the main role to Steve Martin, but he refused, because. was busy with other projects. To star in this picture, Carrey turned down the role of Dr. Evil in Austin Powers.
Many people know the plot of the film “Liar, Liar”: the brilliant lawyer Fletcher constantly lies. His little son makes a wish on his birthday, which comes true. Now the father is forced to constantly speak only the truth. It turned out to be a light and pleasant comedy, Jim Carrey was at his best in it, making you laugh to tears.
6. Dumb and Dumber (1994)
A comedy film by Peter Farrelly about two overgrown fools who embark on a journey across the country to get out of a series of misfortunes that haunt them.
Film “Dumb and Dumber” turned out to be a box office, with a budget of 17 million, collected more than 247 million. Most critics spoke well of him. Kerry was named the new Jerry Lewis.
The audience admits that the picture made them laugh until they had stomach pains, it was enough just to look at Jim Carrey in this film. It is very bright, with a non-trivial plot, the characters of which have become iconic.
5. Bruce Almighty (2003)
Picture directed by Tom Shediak. With a budget of $81 million, it grossed over $484 million.Bruce Almighty” talks about a TV news anchor whose life is boring and monotonous. And when he is fired from his job, Bruce defies God, and suddenly he offers him to take his place for one week and see if he can make the world a better place.
Interestinglythat on the set of this picture, Carrey behaved like a hero. Due to a strong gust of wind, the camera crane fell and almost crushed Aniston, but Jim managed to quickly push her away. With his role, he coped, as always, brilliantly.
4. Always Say Yes (2008)
Directed by Peyton Reed and 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 year. The main role in it went to Jim Carrey. For her sake, he studied Korean.
He waived the fee that he was entitled to in this film, asking for 36,2% of the fees after all costs of its production were recouped. And he did not lose, with a budget of 70 million, manufacturers were able to collect more than 223 million.
Many viewers liked the film “Always say yes”, it was called one of the best comedies of our time, and Jim himself played great in it.
3. Ace Ventura. Wanted Pets (1994)
A film by Tom Shadyak about a detective who is looking for pets. He is the best of the best, which is why they trust him to find the dolphin Snowflake.
«Ace Venturais one of the most famous films of the 90s. Jim Carrey not only played the main role in it, but was also one of the screenwriters of the picture along with Tom Shediak, later they worked together more than once.
For Jim, this was one of the most successful films that glorified him, where he was able to show how well he knows facial expressions and how he knows how to grimace.
2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Romantic drama by Michel GondryEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”was able to win an Oscar for the most original screenplay.
Here we can see Kerry not in a comedy 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. On the shore he meets a girl and realizes that they have a lot in common.
A beautiful and touching film about love. Kerry made me forget about all his past roles, here he is a completely different person, closed, timid, reasonable, laconic.
1. The Truman Show (1998)
For this role in the film by Peter Weir, Jim received the Golden Globe Award, the film itself “Show Truman“Was nominated for many awards, some of them were able to win.
The protagonist 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 has been watched by the whole country for 30 years.
In this picture, Carrey 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.