Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Starring:Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, Sean Young, Tone Loc, Dan Marino, Noble Willingham, Troy Evans, Raynor Scheine, Udo Kier, Frank Adonis, Tiny Ron, David Margulies, John Capodice, Judy Clayton, Bill Zuckert, Alice Drummond, Rebecca Ferratti, Mark Margolis, Antoni Corone, Margo Peace
Director: Tom Shadyac
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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The Ace Ventura Deluxe Double Feature offers both Pet Detective and When Nature Calls in anamorphic widescreen with soundtracks in Dolby 5.1 and (not indicated on the packaging) DTS. The original DVD of Pet Detective was full-screen (1.33 aspect ratio) only, though it had a scene with Ace masquerading as Hans Kissvelvet, the dolphin trainer, that was dropped from the theatrical release. The deluxe edition is missing this scene. The deluxe edition also has a third disc with three episodes (about 70 minutes total) from the 1995-96 Ace Ventura animated series with Michael Hall as the voice of Ace. --David Horiuchi

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was the 1994 box-office hit that turned comedy maniac Jim Carrey into Hollywood's first $20-million man. This gag-filled no-brainer stars Carrey as the titular rubber-faced gumshoe who tracks down lost pets for his heartbroken clients. Ace's latest case involves the apparent kidnapping of the Miami Dolphins' team mascot, Snowflake the dolphin (natch), and his investigation is a source of constant irritation for Miami police lieutenant Lois Einhorn (Sean Young). Friends fans will appreciate the presence of Courtney Cox, who remains admirably straight-faced as the Dolphins' publicist and Ace's would-be girlfriend, but of course it's Carrey who steals the show with shameless abandon. --Jeff Shannon

In When Nature Calls, the inevitable sequel, the disappearance of a rare African white bat, draws Ace (Carrey again) out of his spiritual retreat at a Tibetan monastery following the tragic outcome of his previous case. That traumatic experience, which makes for a hilarious opening-scene send-up of the Stallone thriller Cliffhanger, prompts Ace to venture to Africa, where he goes native with the tribe that hired him to find their symbolic bat. From that point anything goes, with Carrey pushing the boundaries of good taste (what, you were expecting good taste?) up to and including his now-infamous "birth" scene from the backside of a mechanical rhinoceros. Lighten up, and don't be ashamed if you find yourself laughing. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Allllll righty then. Let's get to it. As Ace Ventura Pet Detective, Jim Carrey instantly soared to stardom while tearing decorum to pieces. The award-winning actor plays the screwloose sleuth determined to sniff out the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. Jim Carrey returns in Ace Ventura When Nature Calls as the alligator-wrasslin,' elephant-calling, monkeyshining, loogie-launching, burning coals-crossing, disguise-mastering pet detective. Includes a bonus DVD with specially selected cartoons from the hit TV show Ace Ventura The Animated Series.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary by Director Tom Shadyac
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

Soo funny!!!.......2007-03-17

These two movies are classics. Some of Jim Carrey's funnest movies he has ever done! If you love Dumb and Dumber you will love these too!!!

Jim's first comedy debut.......2007-02-28

Always a comic favorite,Jim Carrey plays the jumpy excitive pet detective Ace Ventura. Besides rescuing the occasional dog or cat,Ace lives the good life. However,he is called on an assignment involving a missing dolphin. Tension rises as he discovers the dolphin is the Super Bowl mascot.Ace immediatly gets on the case,with the occasional butt-talking,tutu-wearing humor.Ace then links the kidnapping to a Dolphin kicker named Ray Finkle,who is after Dan Marino,who he blames for missing a big kick in the last Super Bowl. Ace then links Finkle to Lieuntenant Einhorn,who turns out to be Ray Finkle in siguise.It's non-stop laughs as Ace,with the help of a Dolphins advisor named Melissa,takes back what is his and does what he does best!

cant beat jim carrey.......2007-01-27

this double feature is very funny,i watch these movies alot. jim carrey is perfect for these movies.

Waited this long for Widescreen and No FULL Extended Version.......2006-10-23

Unbelievable. I mean come on, we're only talkin about a few minutes here. Missing some of the funniest scenes in the 1st movie including the German Jacque Cousteau character scene. I didnt even know the laserdisc version was an 'extended' version until now. Thank god I still have the laserdisc.

Another incident of movie companies raping the public. Grrrrrh...

Could have been better but not a total waste of money........2006-10-10

For the first time on DVD, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1.

There is also an audio commentary by the film's director Tom Shadyac. . Shadyac talks about how he ruthlessly edits his movies, always going for a fast pace and big laughs. He points out that originally the studio wanted someone like Chevy Chase or Rick Moranis but once Carrey came on board he drew upon his stand-up persona. Shadyac waxes on about the nature of comedy but with surprisingly little pretension. He also points out the bits that Carrey improvised in this fun, engaging track.

Also included are the theatrical trailer and several vintage T.V. spots.

When Nature Calls only has a theatrical trailer and vintage T.V. spots.

Included in this box set are three episodes from the short lived cartoon series that aired on CBS from 1995 to 1997. "The Reindeer Hunter" sees Ace helping Santa find Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer who has been kidnapped. This episode opens with a surreal set piece involving a snowstorm inside Ace's apartment. This episode wisely adheres to the first movie in terms of tone with a spot-on impersonation of Carrey as Ace. There is also quite a bit of recycling in terms of catch phrases as well (including one of the most famous, "Do NOT go in there!"). In "Natural Born Koalas," Ace and his monkey sidekick investigate ill-tempered koalas that have gone from sedate and cuddly to downright feral. Finally, there is "Dragon Guy" which features Ace dreaming about him and his monkey rescuing a fire-breathing dragon which is as odd as it sounds.

Average customer rating:

Jim's best humor 5/5 stars
At first, I just didn't see Carrey's humor, then I just started watching Ace Ventura again and again... and again!!!
Ordinary Movie Made Compelling by Jim Carrey's All Out Performance
Not Jim Carrey's best film
Car 54,where are you?What about Studio 54?

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Starring: Jim Carrey , Courteney Cox , Sean Young , Tone Loc , and Dan Marino
Director: Tom Shadyac
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Release Date: 1997-08-26

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The 1994 box-office hit that turned comedy maniac Jim Carrey into Hollywood's first $20-million man, this gag-filled no-brainer stars Carrey as the titular rubber-faced gumshoe who tracks down lost pets for his heartbroken clients. Ace's latest case involves the apparent kidnapping of the Miami Dolphins' team mascot, Snowflake the dolphin (natch). His investigation is a source of constant aggravation for Miami police lieutenant Lois Einhorn (Sean Young), who turns out to be packing more than a pistol under her skirt. Friends fans will appreciate the presence of Courtney Cox, who remains admirably straight-faced as the Dolphins' publicist and Ace's would-be girlfriend, but of course it's Carrey who steals the show with shameless abandon. One viewing may suffice for a lot of people, but Carrey's hyper antics have made Ace Ventura: Pet Detective one of the bestselling videos of the 1990s. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Jim's best humor 5/5 stars.......2007-05-12

Amazon recommended this movie for me ace ventura was so incredibly funny and this is what jim carrey should stick to comedy and not playing in any boring drama or horror which i can't picture him in because im more use to him playing in comedy than drama. the animal loving ace ventura (jim carrey) is on a mission to search for a missing mascot dolphin from the miami dolphins has to search for the inusual insane clues that nobody but ace can find or suspect and I find myself laughing out loud over his insane personality when all he does is become humorous when he talks. This movie never gets old for me

At first, I just didn't see Carrey's humor, then I just started watching Ace Ventura again and again... and again!!!.......2007-04-15

Jim Carrey was an acquired taste for me..

.. now that I've become accustomed to him, I believe that Jim Carrey
will go down as simply one of the most versatile comedians
ever to have lived..
his impersonations are fantastic.. his ability to mimic..
his combo baritone/tenor range makes his voice a dream..

After having watched tons and tons of 90s and 2000s comedies,
it is clear to me that no other comedian has come close
to replicating Carrey's antics.. a superstar in his own right,
Carrey is simply one of the funniest guys alive!

Ordinary Movie Made Compelling by Jim Carrey's All Out Performance.......2007-03-30

Once in a while, a movie with a lame story line will be elevated by the tremendous efforts of one of the cast members. This is the case with Ace Ventura, a film about a pet detective hired to find an abducted dolphin who happens to be the mascot for the Miami Dolphins.

The movie is silly, and the story line (and its conclusion) is utterly ridiculous, but Jim Carrey is so darn funny that you don't mind that the script writing is inept and juvenile. So is Carrey, and he is great!

If you like Jim Carrey, you'll love this movie, which turned out to be his breakthrough into cinema stardom. If you hate Jim Carrey, then you will hate this movie as well.

Not Jim Carrey's best film.......2006-11-20

I'm gonna remain loyal (and probably upset a lot of Ace Ventura fans), but I still love Liar Liar and Bruce Almighty. They are my favourite Jim Carrey films, and this will probably run a close fourth, after Man On The Moon.

Ace Ventura I wasn't sure about watching. My boyfriend got the new deluxe edition, with both films included, and I hated the cover on sight. But it is the perfect film to watch after a hard and stressful day's work. I ended up in tears within the first 20 minutes of the film, but with laughter, which is a good thing. Normally only Liar Liar can do that. When he rescues that cute little dog from the big bad guy, and is busy escaping in his car, the guy takes a baseball bat to it. (Hence the reason why Ace has to drive with his head hanging out the window like a dog, cos he can't see through the windshield, it's all cracked. This brings on more funny moments.) When the bad guy is bashing in the back window, Ace cannot get the car to start, so he asks the guy to give him a push. I had to actually pause the film until I stopped laughing - but then I had to watch it another two times.

Most of the hilarity - as always - comes from Jim Carrey's manic expressions and phrases. "Aaaaaaaaaaalriiiiiiiighty Then!!!!!!" That guy can pull some faces.

Most of the plot is paper thin, and probably the film would never have been a success without Jim Carrey's input. The "pet detective" of the film has to find a missing dolphin who's the missing Miami Dolphins mascot, and lots of twists and turns happen, including a woman who everyone seems to like used to actually be a man. It's pretty silly, and by this time, you feel like there can't be another twist.

Ace Ventura Pet Detective is a very wacky movie, not up to Jim Carrey's standards that I have been used to, but still a good movie to see at least once.

Car 54,where are you?What about Studio 54?.......2006-07-30

Saw this movie once&don't want to see it again.

Jim Carrey,before getting more mature roles in "Man in the Moon","Eternal Sunshine"&"Truman Show",indulges in endless slapstick,gets plenty of gross-out humor,beds Courtney Cox (before "Friends",David Arquette&baby Coco)&finds out oh!the horror!the horror!he's kissed a man.Since this was before "Brokeback"&Heath&Jake won their Best Kiss from the MTV movie awards,Jim goes through an elaborate "purification" ceremony.

It relies on gags;this isn't a great movie.It ranks with "Wild Wild West" as one of the worst.Do yourself a favor&avoid this movie.

Jim Carrey 3-Pack (Dumb and Dumber / Ace Ventura Pet Detective / Ace Ventura When Nature Calls)

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Jim Carrey 3-Pack (Dumb and Dumber / Ace Ventura Pet Detective / Ace Ventura When Nature Calls)
Starring: Jim Carrey , Jeff Daniels , Lauren Holly , Mike Starr , and Karen Duffy
Director: Bobby Farrelly , Peter Farrelly , and Steve Oedekerk
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Ace Ventura Pet Detective / The Mask
Starring: Jim Carrey , Courteney Cox , Sean Young , Tone Loc , and Dan Marino
Director: Tom Shadyac , and Chuck Russell
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ASIN: B0001WTX50
Release Date: 2004-05-04

Average customer rating:

Jim's best humor 5/5 stars
At first, I just didn't see Carrey's humor, then I just started watching Ace Ventura again and again... and again!!!
Ordinary Movie Made Compelling by Jim Carrey's All Out Performance
Not Jim Carrey's best film
Car 54,where are you?What about Studio 54?

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective [Region 2]
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Customer Reviews:

Jim's best humor 5/5 stars.......2007-05-12

At first, I just didn't see Carrey's humor, then I just started watching Ace Ventura again and again... and again!!!.......2007-04-15

Ordinary Movie Made Compelling by Jim Carrey's All Out Performance.......2007-03-30

Not Jim Carrey's best film.......2006-11-20

Car 54,where are you?What about Studio 54?.......2006-07-30

Ace Ventura Pet Detective - The Case of the Serial Shaver (Interactive DVD)

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I Love All Ace Ventura Things!!!!
ace ventura the case of the serial shaver
The good, the bad, and the disturbing.
This DVD makes a good coaster, but nothing else
Da Bomb

Ace Ventura Pet Detective - The Case of the Serial Shaver (Interactive DVD)
Starring: Michael Daingerfield , D.G. Beatty , Robert Lydiard , Lisa DeSimone , and Bob Kaliban
Manufacturer: DVD International
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00004TVUA
Release Date: 2000-09-26

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A serial shaver is on the loose, and Ace Ventura, Pet detective needs your help. Join Ace and his pet monkey, Spike, as together you find clues to uncover the real identity of this psycho with scissors -- before all the animals in the zoo get a close shave.

Customer Reviews:

I Love All Ace Ventura Things!!!!.......2006-02-20

First off, if I could reach through the computer screen to strangle anybody who wrote bad things about any Ace Ventura DVD, I would. I loved the Ace Ventura movies, the books, and the cartoon series. I so wish that they could put the Ace Ventura cartoon series on DVD. That was one of the best cartoon series I've ever watched. Next to the Animaniacs and all the Looney Tunes series, Ace Ventura was the greatest cartoon series I've ever watched. So, screw you people who think the cartoon series was horrid. I loved it, and hope it gets onto DVD. Along with any other Ace Ventura movie. I can't wait to get the interactive DVD. I can see by the description that it looks really good. I would love to play it for friends and family so we can play together. I hope they make more Ace Ventura things to put on DVD. I hope so. I just love Ace Ventura!!!!!

ace ventura the case of the serial shaver.......2006-01-29

I thought I was getting an animated cartoon like "Reindeer Hunter" which is fantastic and funny. This is a piece of GARBAGE with computer graphics that look totally insane. You are not getting the cartoon, but some silly looking computer graphic junk! Waste of time...

The good, the bad, and the disturbing........2004-03-08

Well, although I wish I had the Superman one, this one isn't bad either. Ace Ventura returns to his roots in this "interactive," movie, in which he has to find out who's shaving animals at a zoom. For people remembering that awful TV series from the past, don't fret, the Ace here is much more like the movie version. Not only that, but you also have alternate story paths. Great for fans, but if you hate something like say, South Park, stay away.

This DVD makes a good coaster, but nothing else.......2002-01-19

I guess there might be some parents who wish to expose their children to sexual inuendo and "bathroom humor" but I am not one of them. I purchased this DVD for my 7 year old because it is an "interactive DVD" advertised for children. When I watched it with him, however, I was aghast at its focus on the foulest of subjects. I turned it off after about 15 minutes and promised my son I'd replace it with the DVD of his choice. I now intend to use it as a coaster.

Da Bomb.......2001-12-14

Phenomenally entertaining and wonderful graphics. A real winner in my eyes. Alrighty then.

Ace Ventura, Pet Detective - The Animated Series (Bonus Disc)

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Ace Ventura, Pet Detective - The Animated Series (Bonus Disc)

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Episodes: The Rein-Deer Hunter; Natural Born Koalas; Dragon Guy

Average customer rating:

Jim's best humor 5/5 stars
At first, I just didn't see Carrey's humor, then I just started watching Ace Ventura again and again... and again!!!
Ordinary Movie Made Compelling by Jim Carrey's All Out Performance
Not Jim Carrey's best film
Car 54,where are you?What about Studio 54?

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective [Region 2]
Starring: Jim Carrey , Courteney Cox , Sean Young , Tone Loc , and Dan Marino
Director: Tom Shadyac
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Ace Ventura - When Nature Calls
Dumb and Dumber
Liar Liar (Collector's Edition)
The Mask (New Line Platinum Series)
Me, Myself & Irene

ASIN: B00004D2Y3

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Customer Reviews:

Jim's best humor 5/5 stars.......2007-05-12

At first, I just didn't see Carrey's humor, then I just started watching Ace Ventura again and again... and again!!!.......2007-04-15

Ordinary Movie Made Compelling by Jim Carrey's All Out Performance.......2007-03-30

Not Jim Carrey's best film.......2006-11-20

Car 54,where are you?What about Studio 54?.......2006-07-30

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Ace Ventura Pet Detective/Mask
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective [Region 2]
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