Fun but not funnier

Rating: 6/10 (17 November 2014)

Dumb and Dumber is regarded as a classic of the stupid, simpleton type of comedies. Its unusual casting because although Jim Carrey was an upcoming comedy actor, his co-star Jeff Daniels was known for serious film roles.
Despite the gross stupidity on display our two protagonists have heart.
Lloyd (Jim Carrey) drives a woman to the airport and retrieves a bag she left at the terminal, with his friend Harry (Jeff Daniels) they go to Aspen to deliver it.
However the woman was delivering a ransom as her husband was kidnapped and Lloyd took the bag just before the kidnappers could get it. The kidnappers follow our hapless heroes.
Twenty years ago this was very funny and influential leading to a glut of similar but more gross comedies. With a belated sequel now released, I decided to re-watch Dumb and Dumber and sadly its not stood the test of time. I watched it with my kids who did not find it funny and they know who Jim Carrey is.
Looking back at it the comedy seems mild, the scenes could had been funnier. It has a charm, still made me smile but not laugh out loud.