It has to be seen to be believed

Rating: 8/10 (27 September 2010)

I felt kind of guilty when I was watching this film, and I'm sure many people before me have also. I mean how can they not? The Farrley Brothers have insulted pretty much everyone in this film, and I knew that this was wrong, but I couldn't help myself. From gender to race, gays to bi's, rich to poor, old to young, handicapped to retarded. No one is spared. No one is safe from being utterly offended. However in despite of the amazingly crude humour against the people of society, "There's Something About Mary" is inescapably, and undeniably, an incredibly funny film that can not passed from anyone belonging to any of the listed categories of people.
It's a classic in comedy that definitely deserves the reputation of being one of the most outrageous pieces of image moving entertainment ever. While it tells a very obvious story, the hard hitting comedy never fails to amuse audiences. Ted (Ben Stiller) scores a prom date with the most beautiful girl in school, Mary, played by the luscious Cameron Diaz. But due to a painfully unfortunate event and a very public rush to the hospital, the date had to be postponed, after which the lovable Mary moved away, out of Ted's life. Thirteen years later, Ted is still fixed on Mary's memory and hires a private investigator to look her up. But when the sleazy P.I ends up falling in love with Mary also, an endless love fest of pathetic men competing for Mary's heart takes place, and it's not pretty.
The plot twists in this movie are just as funny and entertaining as the insulting cultural referencing. However it's not as good as Cameron Diaz's wonderful performance. I've always been a sucker for the adorably humorous and stunningly beautiful Cameron Diaz. I'll admit that the only reason I considered watching this movie in the first place was for her irresistible charm. In fact, I'm pretty sure, that without Ms Diaz to play the role of Mary, this movie wouldn't have even worked. It goes to show you just how dependent this movie really is. You take away Cameron, and you take away the movie.
But I'm not going to be one-sighted. There are many more things to be loved in this movie besides Ms Diaz. Like for example the ridiculously funny and disturbing bathroom scene, you know which one I'm talking about, the unfortunate event that took place just before prom night thirteen years ago. While it may have put some people off, that was one of the most painfully hilarious moments in film ever, and that's not just my opinion. I remember reading an article about the top ten bathroom scenes, and as I recall, that was definitely one of the top 3, along side the scene in "Psycho" by Alfred Hitchcock.
"There's Something about Mary" is not for everyone, which is understandable, but it's also very sad, because this is one of the funniest movies ever made. Too miss it, would be to miss out on one the most enjoyable experiences in comedy film. Cameron Diaz is at her most charming, and the Farrley Brother's are at their most funniest. Don't miss this film, because I assure you that one day, you'll regret it.