Dumb and Dumber To

Plot synopsis:
Twenty years after the events of the first film, Lloyd Christmas has been committed at Baldy View Sanitarium, a mental institution, ever since his doomed romance with Mary Swanson (from the first film). During a recent visit, Harry Dunne discovers that Lloyd pranked him into thinking he was handicapped the entire time. They both laugh and head to their apartment, where Harry reveals one of his kidneys is bad and he needs a donor soon.
They go to Harry's old home, but Harry could not get a kidney from his parents since he was adopted. Harry's dad gives him his mail that has been piling up since he moved out. It includes a postcard from a former girlfriend, Fraida Felcher, dating back to 1991. It says she is pregnant and needs Harry to call. Fraida admits that she had a daughter named Fanny that she gave up for adoption. She wrote Fanny a letter, only for it to be returned and instructed to never contact her again.
Hoping she can provide a kidney, Lloyd and Harry decide to find Fanny and drive to Oxford, Maryland, where she now lives. Dr. Bernard Pinchelow and his wife Adele are the adoptive parents of Fanny, who has taken up the new name Penny. She is going to a KEN Convention in El Paso, Texas to give a speech on her father's life work. Penny is also given a package to be given to one of the convention heads, but the dim Penny ends up forgetting the package and her phone.
Adele is secretly trying to poison Bernard and Penny out of jealousy, with the help of her secret lover, the family's housekeeper, Travis Lippincott. Harry and Lloyd arrive to inform the Pinchelows of their situation, at which point Bernard realizes Penny left the package, which he says is an invention worth billions. Adele suggests that Harry and Lloyd deliver the package to Penny. So that he and Adele can get whatever is inside in the box, Travis goes along, but he becomes annoyed with the duo's antics, eventually deciding to kill them. Instead, a train collision kills Travis. Adele hears of the death from Travis's twin brother Captain Lippincott, a former military man who agrees to help her kill Harry and Lloyd.
The duo arrives safely in El Paso for the KEN Convention. While there, Harry impersonates Bernard, so he and Lloyd are invited to a seminar. They get into an argument when Harry discovers that Lloyd has developed a romantic attraction to Penny. After being escorted out of the convention due to not being on the attendance list, Lloyd gets a call from Penny to arrange a meeting after informing Penny that he is in town with her dad. They head to a restaurant, where Lloyd deduces he, not Harry, is the real biological father of Penny.
Adele arrives at the convention with Lippincott and exposes Harry as a fraud, telling the convention heads he is not her husband and lies that he stole the package. Fraida also arrives and tampers with the fire alarm as a diversion after she and Penny are denied entry, causing everybody to exit. Harry runs into Fraida and Penny, only to have Lippincott and Adele draw guns on them. The villains corner the trio in a bathroom. When Lloyd returns, Lippincott and Adele are about to shoot, but three FBI agents bust in with a healthy-looking Bernard, who knew that Adele was trying to poison him, and he reveals that it was Adele who wrote "do not contact again" on the letter, not Penny. The package he gave Penny included only cupcakes, and that there was never priceless invention. In retaliation, Adele attempts to shoot Penny, but Harry jumps in front of the bullet and is severely injured. Adele and Lippincott are arrested.
Harry is rushed to the hospital, where he reveals that he was pranking Lloyd about needing a kidney and both laugh. Harry and Lloyd are told by Fraida that neither is Penny’s father and that her biological father is a dead high school friend of theirs named Pete "Pee-Stain" Stainer. As the duo leave El Paso, they spot two women walking in their direction and they shove both women into a bush as a joke. They run off and high-five each other.

Tags: revenge, prank, flashback

Review:
But I feel like that disclaimer only goes so far, because frankly, the original "Dumb and Dumber" is one of the funniest films I've ever seen -- endlessly quotable, thoroughly likable.
The key to the movie, I think, is that there's an underlying sweetness to the humor: Lloyd and Harry (Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels) are never presented as malicious.
It's immature, it's crass, and most importantly, *it goes against the very thing that made these characters funny in the first place!*I find it hard to believe all these original cast and crew members could re-assemble for a film 20 years later and so completely misunderstand the appeal of their own movie.
Sorry, but no matter how many times you repeat it, using the word 'butthole' isn't really that amusing.The film also lazily falls back on repeating some of the original film's plot points and, indeed, one-liners (e.g. Lloyd's "I like it a lawwwt" or the mannerisms he makes when mixing a drink, identical to the first film).
The Farrellys said Jim Carrey hadn't seen the original movie for something like 15 years before agreeing to doing the sequel, and I'm not surprised.
Instead, it's not only unfunny, it's egregiously nasty and vile, and when I left the theater I just immediately wanted to wash the taste out.I remember seeing "Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd" years ago in theaters, hating it, and thinking how much better it would have been if they had convinced Jim Carrey to come back for a proper sequel.
Harry and Lloyd felt like exaggerated versions of themselves, the storyline was just OK, and I think what threw me off the most was that so much of the movie was recycled.I mean, you wait this long for a sequel to an absolutely classic movie, you start wondering what brilliance they must be cooking up.
Well, I was pretty excited to see this one, knowing that no matter how bad it might turn out to be, these two still would never fail at making you laugh, now it's not as good as the first, but it sure does make you laugh, it's just unbelievable how dumb these two are, time will never heal how stupid they are, and they sure won't be getting better any time soon, they're still as dumb, still funny, and still as entertaining as they were in the first, but I don't know if it's just me or the fact that the first was just too good to beat, I was honestly expecting this one to be even more fun, but it wasn't, the first was better, but this one wasn't bad at all, I would go back to watch it again with a friend if I was asked to, you wouldn't get bored watching this, as everything these two do is a complete mess, it's worth the watch, and definitely worth the ticket..
And it seemed the only reason they made this sequel is because the directors and one of the actors haven't been doing good stuff, the last couple of years.But surprisingly, Dumb and Dumber To is actually pretty fun.
Unlike the god-awful prequel this film really feels like Dumb and Dumber and it's actually fun to see some scenes re-created, but with a new little twist, or characters from the original film returning.
And even though some jokes and scenes are forced, I have to admit the film actually had a great deal of scenes that made me laugh a lot.So as a big fan of the original film I was surprised that I enjoyed this film as much as I did.
That and the fact that they tried to "raunch it up" a notch I guess thinking it would make it funnier.....it didn't.I'm all about silly comedy such as the original D&D and Ace Ventura movies but this movie isn't silly, just stupid.This worst thing about it is that since seeing this movie was my idea, my GF says I'm not allowed to select the movies we go see anymore!.
that's one of the best comedies in years..i have absolutely no idea why people don't like this, or at least the fans of the original .it's exactly what we should expect it would be and even, even better.
i mean, if you love Jim in the Ace Venturas, Dumb and Dumber and The Mask, how could you possible not like him in this sequel??
ps: it's also sad, what the people who cut and edit film scenes from a comedy to make a trailer, are being through..i admit, after rewatching many times the movie's trailer my hopes were lowering and lowering..it's just difficult to make a trailer from a comedy sequel like that..few scenes that didn't work for me in the trailer, were apparently hilarious in the movie..Dumb and Dumber fans, don't believe the trailer and don't listen to the negative word..go watch the f-ckng movie!.
The film features multiple actors with disabilities, and every time one was on screen I bit my bottom lip expecting the worst, but every time the movie did not disappoint.The only reason I gave it 9 stars out of 10 is because it had a bit of potty humor that I didn't find funny, but I came in expecting that anyway and it didn't bother me either.If you liked the first movie then you will like this one as well (and I'm not talking about that garbage prequel Dumb and Dumberer!)Do yourself a favor and go see it..
This one might be the best of the whole series it really knocked me for a loop, maybe because it's been a while since I actually laugh out loud at a comedy to the point of having to rewind because I missed what they said next on account of actually laughing my a** off!And to the haters who watch a movie called dumb and dumber and god knows what you expect..
Almost exactly twenty years after the release of the original Dumb and Dumber, The Farrelly Brothers, Jim Carrey, and Jeff Daniel return to the classic characters that we have loved so much over the years.
The following is my review of Dumb and Dumber To.The film this time around was not only written by The Farrelly Brothers and Bennett Yellin, but also newcomers Sean Anders, Mike Cerrone, John Morris.
After the disaster that was the prequel film, and Jim Carrey repeatedly saying no to a real sequel, we finally got another real Dumb and Dumber movie.
But, in the middle of this "framework" the dialogue, jokes, and slapstick humor are lost in a fading mirage of the original film.There are a few moments that take us back to the magic that was before but it quickly dissipates as one cannot help but feel a little resentment towards the "New" Harry and Lloyd.
Because when thinking about the first Dumb and Dumber and having seen Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels' sound comedic technique in action and how nicely they complimented each other - it was truly magical and based on these facts this, of course, would also have to be a pretty darn magical movie.
I grew up with Harry and LLoyd, the two dumb butts, and I missed seeing them, so I got what i wanted, a sequel after 20 years of waiting!
Harry receives a letter that he did not open 20 years ago (how dumb) and he finds out he is a father and has a daughter and him and LLoyd embark on a huge road trip to find her.Nothing can describe to you how Happy and how much I laughed hysterically at this movie.
It passed the LOL test on way more than 5 occasions and more than any recent film I'd seen.The script is a bit clunky but the gags flow at a regular rate and there are a few BIG laughs to hopefully satisfy fans and non fans alike.I expect critics to give the movie a hard time, as they did the original and being critical the main shortcoming of the movie is that it doesn't explore much in the way of NEW gags and physical comedy, which is where the first film really stood out.There is a good springing of reference to the original which is what fans would demand.As the title says, don't think about the movie too hard, or you'll be disappointed, absorb it for what it is and you'll have plenty of laughs along the way..
Honestly, I didn't expect it to be funny after I read those stupid reviews by users..Like "It's disappointing" or "worst movie" or whatever...But I just wanted to watch it cause I really like "Dumb and Dumber" (first one) and I am also a fan of Jim Carrey.
It is certainly as good a sequel as we have any right to expect, when making a comparison to a 20 year old legend.I am a big fan of JC's funnier films; Cable Guy, Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, Me Myself & Irene.
This stands up there with those as far as I'm concerned.Maybe the bad reviews helped me as my expectations weren't through the roof, I don't know but the whole cinema was cracking up with laughter right through the movie.There are some 'plot building moments' that aren't LOL funny ...
Reading the negative reviews really affected me as I went to see this movie, and yes you can right away tell Carry and Daniels are of course not their younger selves, and yeah yeah the whole premise of the film looks forced, I know - but after watching I think it's not half as forced as other US-made comedies and their plastic "jokes".
There was a great sense of desperation in his lonely hopes of having more friends.As the first film goes on, it's amusing and funny seeing exactly why he and Harry can't have friends ("You don't kill people you don't know, that's the rule." *minutes after meeting Harry and Lloyd, pulls for his gun*), and even getting insight into Lloyd's warped mind of what it could be like to live a more active social life (joking with friends by the fireplace, pleasant dinner with lovely girlfriend, chomping on someone's nuts and ripping out a chef's heart....)the first film literally starts on Hope Street.Best of all, I love that at the end of everything, Harry and Lloyd still at least have each other.No, it wasn't a big quality film, it was largely a string of dumb jokes.
Just about every other scene had some sort of wacky antic coming from either Lloyd or Harry and also like the original, this sequel did not take itself too seriously.I could tell that the Farrelly Bro's and other writers knew they had a big undertaking in creating this movie.
I had some good laughs in this one.It felt great seeing Jim Carrey again in his top form, in a kind of movie that lets him be himself.
It is not hard to see why because although the characters operate on the same level of intellect (if not less) then they do in the first movie there are some things that are clear for why the movie doesn't work for these people.The plot of this movie is basically after Lloyd tricks Harry into seeing him for 20 years thinking he's catatonic, they go back and find out Harry needs a kidney transplant and ask from his Asian parents completely oblivious to the fact that he was adopted but he finds out that Frainer Feltcher from the first movie had a child and they decide to go find them both but Frainer adopted her too and they go across the country to find her and catch up to her at a science convention being as that her adoptive father is a prominent scientist, and she is just as dumb as her father.
Problems/Flaws that I had with this movie: Some of the jokes were trying too hard, Lloyd was made into a dick, Carrey was way too over-the-top and didn't fall back into his character so much as Daniels managed to quite well, there were some racist/handicap jokes that were too mean-spirited for this type of film, the tone and humor did not line up with the original, the characters were turned into 5 year- old children, there was far too much bathroom/fart jokes throughout, the film relied on a lot of gags that were very cartoon- ish and unrealistic, there were other dumb characters in the movie that were flat out annoying, the plot was weak and some of the flashback gags fell flat.Now that those are out of the way, let me list a few positives.
Definitely a disappointing comedy sequel, more so than Anchorman 2.The original was silly and dumb, but at least it was somewhat realistic with like-able characters.
Undeniably Bad. First things first, I'm a big fan of the original Dumb and Dumber film, which was released in 1994, so I thought I'd give this sequel a chance.
Dumb and Dumber To (2014) is the "official" followup to the original 1994 classic that helped jump-start the cinematic career of Jim Carrey, guaranteed Jeff Daniels a healthy future in cinema, and introduced the Farrelly Brothers' unique brand of comedy to the world.
Kathleen Turner is an unfunny, and bored-looking shell of her former self, and it's regrettable considering she once voiced Jessica Rabbit, and was the star of Romancing the Stone (1984) and Peggy Sue Got Married (1986).Overall, Dumb and Dumber To feels not like a necessary sequel to a true comedy classic, but rather as a desperate act by Carrey, Daniels, and the Farrelly Brothers to relive the glory days.
Not because it was a bad dumb and dumber movie, but because Carrey, and the entire team behind this film felt so off and so out of touch that I wonder if they will ever make another good comedy ever again.
their characters are botched in this film, turning them from good hearted yet highly unintelligent grown men, to bullying pranksters who cause so much trouble, you don't root for them as you did originally.Another problem is they rehash jokes from the original and dumb them down a lot, (Weird Outfits, Lloyds daydream about killing baddies to impress his crush, strange cars, and having a henchman riding with them.) overall it just comes off as a cheap re hash of the original.As with a lot of Adam Sandlers recent movies, the same brand of humour that The Farrelly Brothers made us crack up at in the original, are lost here..
There are a couple funny scenes though, and again, I would recommend that fans of the original watch it simply because of the characters and the fine performances by aging Carrey and Daniels.
There just wasn't enough funny parts in the movie like the original Dumb and Dumber.
The original movie, their debut in fact, was actually quite clever about the 'dumb'-ness, as the main hero-team of Lloyd and Harry (Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels) was caught in the middle of a kidnapping plot which involved a beautiful woman and a mysterious object.
At least, for me when I saw it as a kid, it worked as comedy, nay it cemented Jim Carrey as a star to notice - Jeff Daniels, too, who I hadn't seen in a lot of movies since (and since then he's impressed more as a dramatic actor, which makes that 1994 movie a really interesting note, a winning one too).I wondered about that movie as I watched Dumb and Dumber To...
In Dumb and Dumber To, the Farrelly Brothers re-team with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels 20 years after the original.
After becoming a classic in the comedy film space, years of rumors surrounding a sequel were talked about, and although a (less than admirable to say the least) prequel was made, fans still hoped to one day see the hilarious duo of Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne played by Carrey and Jeff Daniels back together for another adventure.
20 years later, we finally have our long awaited sequel with Dumb and Dumber To, a film which seems like a full length homage to the '94 classic.As with the original, Dumb and Dumber To gets its laughs from what's right in the title: being dumb.
Despite the lack of a solid script backing them, seeing Carrey and Daniels on screen together again is enough to see this movie and they are able to take the worn down script and make it mostly enjoyable, a hard feat to accomplish in the comedy realm of film.So does Dumb and Dumber To surpass the original?
Its Dumb And Dumber - in many ways the same movie - up to date on the jokes so you will laugh your butt off.
Fast forward 20 years later to 2014, and Dumb and Dumber To saw the return of the dim-witted duo Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels).To my dismay and horror, this was one of the worst movies that I have had the misfortune to see.
Christ, this movie is dumb, Harry and Lloyd is dumber than ever, original fans (most of which now have kids of their own) will recognize themselves, and newcomers will probably laugh with this film as much as I do.
'DUMB AND DUMBER TO': Three Stars (Out of Five)20 years after the original hit comedy film 'DUMB & DUMBER', Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reunite for this sequel (which completely ignores the 2003 prequel, 'DUMB AND DUMBERER: WHEN HARRY MET LLOYD', ever happened).
Even though the story was stale and it was quite funny at times, I think them acting more like they did in the first film might just have saved it and made it more watchable.They seem as if they were trying way too hard to make it good, by that I mean everyone involved in the making of the movie.I enjoyed it for the nostalgia and getting to see Jeff and Jim back together again.