The definitive comedy of the 90's

Rating: 8/10 (27 August 2005)

Dumb and Dumber, the tale of two dimwits who go on a cross country road trip to Aspen, is nothing short of a comedy classic. And it's nothing short of well, dumb. But if a movie is to be judged on how well it achieves it's desired goals, then this comedy is a roaring success. Because being dumb is the whole point. But besides featuring top-notch stupid humor, the film has what other "dumb" comedies such as "Freddy Got Fingered" and "Half Baked" lack. Charm and even some touching aspects. Dimensions that bring the purpose of the story full circle. Pedomorphic protagonists Harry (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd (Jim Carrey) make their journey to Aspen with the noble intent to return what they think is a lost briefcase to wealthy socialite Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly) and pursue Lloyd's on-the-spot infatuation with her. In their stupidity however, never truly seem to understand the real circumstances surrounding the attachÃ© and the trouble it could cause.
Even if this movie is what you believe to be "not your thing", as is the mentality many have toward "stupid comedies", at least give it a try. Sit back, put a laxative in your tea, and just go with it. And don't get up to go to the bathroom once. You may just miss a great moment in one of the funniest and at the same time most heart-warming comedies since "Revenge of the Nerds". Pee in a beer bottle instead.