A great cast!

Rating: 7/10 (26 April 2010)

Before I had even watched the film, I predicted that it would be one of those sh*tty films, like American Pie, and my prediction blurred my mind and so I never got to watch it.... until now. The idea of Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, and Matt Dillon starring together in a comedy film had to be good, and to make it even better, let the Farrelly Brothers direct it. The two brothers have directed sh*t and crap but it is good to know that that their goal isn't always to direct feces and if you want proof, watch There's Something About Mary. The rest can go in the toilet, with the exception of "Dumb & Dumber". I probably wouldn't ever like them as directors no MATTER what they make. Before I go any further let me warn you that this film isn't funny all the way through but it does have some scenes, five or six, that will make you laugh out loud. The story is pretty simple but likable and it has a sense of nostalgia stuck to it. It is about a guy who still thirteen years later is in love with the girl who he WAS supposed to go to the prom with but he never did make it since it was a complete disaster. (Minor Spoiler) Apparently, he had an accident in his girlfriends bathroom that consisted of his balls being stuck in his zipper which was pulled all the way up. The problem could have easily been fixed if the ambulance, fire truck, and EVERYONE hadn't been there to witness the once-in-a-lifetime event(Spoiler End). One of his "beans" was shown to the audience and it looked really gross but mostly, PAINFUL. The song "There's something about Mary" used in this film is stuck in my head for it's memorable lyrics and the deep voice by the guy who sang it, Jonathan Richman. The beat that goes along with it is catchy and enjoyable. Ben stiller who plays the unlucky Ted has, in this film, comedy written all over him. He plays his role well and the shift from a high school student to a grown up man is really obvious and greatly done. The make up artists have really done a good job of making an ugly Ted into a "handsome" one. Matt Dillon is, what I found in this film, very annoying and hateable and that is a good thing. I think that the director wanted him to be exactly that and Matt Dillon has hit that right on the mark but, of course, that doesn't change the way I fell about him in this movie. His character Pat Healy is very sneaky and manipulative but "weird" is the word to describe him. (Minor Spoiler) Which sick man will change his ugly teeth to more uglier ones just to impress the girl he wants to be(Spoiler End). Cameron Diaz on the other hand is more about looks than professionalism. I found her character Mary to be very smart, can't say that in real life though, and attractive, and that is why both of them are after her. Pat Healy describes her as: "Husband... negative. Children and a Labrador... negative. Tight little package... affirmative." To put it straight I wasn't too happy with Diaz.
Thirteen years ago, Ted (Ben Stiller) was last seen hanging out with a bunch of unattractive guys until he met Mary (Cameron Diaz). Their prom night was gone terribly wrong and his disaster resulted him landing in the hospital. Now, he still can't stop thinking about Mary. He hires a private investigator who goes by the name Pat Healy (Matt Dillon) to tail Mary and her retarded brother, Warren. As soon as Pat sets his eyes on Mary, he wants her. He lies to Ted about her being fat and stuck in a wheelchair so he can capture her. He uses his gadgets to eavesdrop on Mary to find out her likes and interests but mostly the man of her dreams. Everything is going great until Ted finds out he is being lied to by a friend, Dom (Chris Elliot), who knows more about Mary than he is letting on. The race begins on who will steal Mary's heart.
My favorite bits were: the beginning in the bathroom and when Mary uses Ted's gel on hair, but is it actually gel? The worst bit was everything that contained Pat Healy and his annoying personality. The ending is probably one of the silliest endings in a long time. Of course, I won't spoil it for you but the ending nearly ruined the film, nearly..... The film involves homosexuals, psychopaths, balls, a*s, and a whole load of silliness. Be prepared to check your mood as soon as you start watching this. It is highly recommended for comedy fans because it does not disappoint and the plot for this film will keep viewers entertained. If not, forget that you ever read this review. There's something about Mary........ 7.2/10
"His friends would say stop whining, they've had enough of that. / His friends would say stop pining, there's other girls to look at. / They've tried to set him up with Tiffany and Indigo, / But there's something about Mary that they don't know. / Mary, there's just something about Mary." Jonathan Richman