My favourite comedy of all time - very mild spoiler included

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2014)

At this point in my life, I am not quite sure just how many times I have seen this particular movie. It is unbelievable that the movie is already 14 years old.
I would not describe myself as the greatest fan of Jim Carrey, but in my view, he managed to get a fantastic balance between the obvious slapstick crazy comedy and pathos. I really care for the characters despite laughing a lot.
I thought the director did a good job in allowing Jim some free reign and to use his talent as a vehicle.
I thought Maura Tierney did a good job as well and Jennifer Tilly was very funny.
The ironic thing is, I have not been able to prevent a little tear running down my cheek every time I see the scene at the end where he makes his promise to little Max.
MILD SPOILER
He did lie, though. When Gretha asks him whether it is fair that her friend had to pay the robber who got hurt by a knife in her house, because of lawyers like Fletcher, he said no (to her initial surprise), adding that he would have gotten him TEN. (LOL) When she turns around angrily saying GOOD BYE MISTER REEDE, he blubbers, but then says, "I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION!" That is an outright lie.
I love love love this movie and will probably watch it another 50 times in future!