Me, Myself And Irene (2000) DVD Reviews

Starring	Jim Carrey, Renee Zellweger, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins
Director	Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Genres	Comedy

Critics' reviews (6) of Me, Myself And Irene
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After flexing his dramatic muscles with The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, Jim Carrey is reunited with gross-out directorial brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly, with whom he worked on Dumb and Dumber. As Charlie, a Rhode Island state trooper, he's a sweet-hearted loser who falls in love with Irene (Renée Zellweger), even though he's lumbered with three delightful grown-up black sons from his wife's adulterous liaison. Unfortunately, his vicious alter-ego Hank has also fallen for her — and schizophrenia has never been so comically painful as when Jekyll wrestles with Hyde for Irene's affections. As usual, the jokes are well below the limbo-line of taste — a chicken stuffed up the backside provokes gasps instead of giggles — but the movie delivers its vulgarity with almost surreal panache. Sadly though, the versatile Carrey looks to be trapped on the humour treadmill.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...[Extends] the string of heartfelt, stomach-turning comedies that began with KINGPIN....[Carrey performs] the most amazing one-man wrestling match since Steve Martin [in ALL OF ME]..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Fans of Jim Carrey at his most manic will enjoy his mugging in this tasteless, episodic comedy; others will do well to stay as far away as possible.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Me, Myself And Irene
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Biased

I love this film. I fully understand people who don't like this type of movie, or Jim Carey for that matter, but regardless of personal taste issues, here we are seeing a true comic genius at work and these guys don't come along all that often.

It's just amazing how many facial tics and bizzare physical manifestations he is capable of creating and all of them are by degrees amusing or hysterical.

I'm biased I love this film and I love Jim Careys work. If nothing else watch this film for the 'cotton mouth' sequence.
- - A customer from Hampton Hill
  - Posted 23 Jan 2005 11:18
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

A awful film with the same old Mr Carey. Nothing new here. This film is funny for the first 15 mins then becomes a totally boaring event. I lost count on the amount of times I yawned.

A typical Carey film with all the normal Carey Gags and "slap stick" humour?? if you can call it that.

Avoid at all costs
- - A customer from ERITH
  - Posted 05 Oct 2004 08:27
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Mad-cap capers

This is a delightfully funny film on the quirky side of things.

Renee Zellweger pulls off a brilliant performance that actually gets her away from her usual sweet, but slightly silly characters. From an actor's point of view, her role in this is significant because her mannerisms are different, and it is a joy to watch her doing this.

Jim Carrey is his usual mad/genius self and you get what you would expect from him.

The soundtrack is great fun too, with plenty of rock songs as covers of Steely Dan material.

Very enjoyable and interesting presentation all round.
- - rowenbridler from London
  - Posted 10 Jan 2005 10:42
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Me, Myself And Irene
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Good Fun

I'm not a huge fan of Jim Carrey but I wanted to rent this film following good reviews from my friends. I was not disappointed. It is a well acted, funny film. A good film to watch when you are feeling a bit down, it will really cheer you up. Well worth a rental.
- - nat12 from East Riding of Yorkshire
  - Posted 25 Apr 2005 18:50
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Mad-cap capers

This is a delightfully funny film on the quirky side of things.

Renee Zellweger pulls off a brilliant performance that actually gets her away from her usual sweet, but slightly silly characters. From an actor's point of view, her role in this is significant because her mannerisms are different, and it is a joy to watch her doing this.

Jim Carrey is his usual mad/genius self and you get what you would expect from him.

The soundtrack is great fun too, with plenty of rock songs as covers of Steely Dan material.

Very enjoyable and interesting presentation all round.
- - rowenbridler from London
  - Posted 10 Jan 2005 10:42

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Biased

I love this film. I fully understand people who don't like this type of movie, or Jim Carey for that matter, but regardless of personal taste issues, here we are seeing a true comic genius at work and these guys don't come along all that often.

It's just amazing how many facial tics and bizzare physical manifestations he is capable of creating and all of them are by degrees amusing or hysterical.

I'm biased I love this film and I love Jim Careys work. If nothing else watch this film for the 'cotton mouth' sequence.
- - A customer from Hampton Hill
  - Posted 23 Jan 2005 11:18
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

A awful film with the same old Mr Carey. Nothing new here. This film is funny for the first 15 mins then becomes a totally boaring event. I lost count on the amount of times I yawned.

A typical Carey film with all the normal Carey Gags and "slap stick" humour?? if you can call it that.

Avoid at all costs
- - A customer from ERITH
  - Posted 05 Oct 2004 08:27
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Mad-cap capers

This is a delightfully funny film on the quirky side of things.

Renee Zellweger pulls off a brilliant performance that actually gets her away from her usual sweet, but slightly silly characters. From an actor's point of view, her role in this is significant because her mannerisms are different, and it is a joy to watch her doing this.

Jim Carrey is his usual mad/genius self and you get what you would expect from him.

The soundtrack is great fun too, with plenty of rock songs as covers of Steely Dan material.

Very enjoyable and interesting presentation all round.
- - rowenbridler from London
  - Posted 10 Jan 2005 10:42
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Good Fun

I'm not a huge fan of Jim Carrey but I wanted to rent this film following good reviews from my friends. I was not disappointed. It is a well acted, funny film. A good film to watch when you are feeling a bit down, it will really cheer you up. Well worth a rental.
- - nat12 from East Riding of Yorkshire
  - Posted 25 Apr 2005 18:50
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

hank evans for little girlsssssssss

sort of the same vein as something about mary, has plenty of crude jokes and laugh out loud moments, jim carrey is very good in this, can be too much for some people, still its better than most comedies you normallly see trying to copy this format, i liked it alot.
- - Carl from birmingham, england
  - Posted 02 Dec 2004 15:13
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

rubbish

full of crass racial stereotypes, makes fun of mental illness and most of all, really unfunny
- - A customer from London
  - Posted 23 Feb 2006 09:51
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Typical Jim Carrie-esque entertainment

If you like Jim Carrie's visual brand of humour, then you will enjoy this.

Carrie plays mild mannered Charlie as well as Hank, his alto ego. The 2 personalties are very similar to the 2 he played in the 'Mask'.

In fact, they are virtually identical now I come to think of it.

Enjoyable comedy, with a few laugh out loud bits, and a romantic theme.

A must for Carrie fans
- - Stuart Groves from Cornwall
  - Posted 15 Apr 2005 20:26
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Bit Of a Giggle

Good laugh, nothing taxing or complicated about the film just a good easy watch!

Rent it out!
- - A customer from Dorset
  - Posted 08 Jan 2006 20:12
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

Not one of his better ones

Stupid, stupid, stupid. But what do you expect from Mr Carey!
- - MrsMull from Seaham
  - Posted 22 Aug 2008 16:54
Funny, not half

One of the funniest comedies i have ever seen. This must be the best ever performance by Jim Carey. Good choice of actors/actresses.
- - A customer from England
  - Posted 13 Nov 2004 unknown

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Critics' reviews (6)
After flexing his dramatic muscles with The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, Jim Carrey is reunited with gross-out directorial brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly, with whom he worked on Dumb and Dumber. As Charlie, a Rhode Island state trooper, he's a sweet-hearted loser who falls in love with Irene (Renée Zellweger), even though he's lumbered with three delightful grown-up black sons from his wife's adulterous liaison. Unfortunately, his vicious alter-ego Hank has also fallen for her — and schizophrenia has never been so comically painful as when Jekyll wrestles with Hyde for Irene's affections. As usual, the jokes are well below the limbo-line of taste — a chicken stuffed up the backside provokes gasps instead of giggles — but the movie delivers its vulgarity with almost surreal panache. Sadly though, the versatile Carrey looks to be trapped on the humour treadmill.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...[Extends] the string of heartfelt, stomach-turning comedies that began with KINGPIN....[Carrey performs] the most amazing one-man wrestling match since Steve Martin [in ALL OF ME]..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Fans of Jim Carrey at his most manic will enjoy his mugging in this tasteless, episodic comedy; others will do well to stay as far away as possible.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
This offering lacks the sweet subtext and buried heart that marks the films of the Farrelly brothers from Kingpin to... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Zellweger [is] amiable....Nobody does Jekyll/Hyde better than [Carrey]..."
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...A comedy smash....You won't find anything funnier..."
- Rolling Stone
- Posted 11 Mar 2005