Review of Dumb and Dumber

For better or worse, Dumb and Dumber IS the definition of a 90's classic comedy. I for one, love it, and you won't find me apologizing one bit. It's outrageous, inane, and yes, utterly stupid at times. But I think even the most cynical would be forced to agree that it is not without it's certain charms. One of the things that makes this movie so succussful as a comedy is that it goes all out for the laugh with such committment and sincerity. Carey and Daniels seem to really push each other, neither one wanting to be upstaged. If this was a comedic battle between two lesser talents this would spell a nightmare for the audience. But luckily these are two very gifted actors so in the end the audience benefits greatly from it all. And for those who say this movie is lacking in plot/story, they're only partially right. There IS a fair amount of heart to this film, buried beneath the jokes, mostly to do with the friendship between Harry and Lloyd and the challenges that friendship faces. Think what you will about this one, but I say Dumb and Dumber brightens the landscape of American Comedy.