Plotline Jim Carrey reunites with the Farrelly brothers (with whom he made Dumb And Dumber) for more smutty slapstick. He plays a meek geek who develops a Jekyll-and-Hyde split personality (his mean, nasty side has a voice borrowed from Clint Eastwood). The trouble really starts when both personalities fall in love with the same woman (Renee Zellweger).
Old jokes After There's Something About Mary, the Farrellys maintain their reputation for lowbrow humour. Some of the gags may seem like re-runs, but they actually pre-date the brothers' other movies - the Irene script was first drafted ten years ago.
Get a grip on yourself Playing a split-personality type allows Carrey to return to madcap physical comedy. Check out the scene where his two personalities fight each other - using the same body. (It's such a funny routine that we can forgive Jim for recycling it from Liar, Liar).
Flash Carrey In typical Farrelly style, private parts are a major source of jokes. There's even a graphic opportunity for Carrey to share his own, er, private joke with the rest of the world.
Carrey on loving Jim and Renee have, of course, continued their romance off-set - the second time Carrey has scored on a Farrelly film (he married Lauren Holly after meeting her on Dumb And Dumber). Renee's going to feel real secure if he ever signs up for a third Farrelly project.
Verdicts 'Even the most outrageous gags have lost their lustre' - Washington Post. 'Will satisfy Jim Carrey fans eager for a return to the contortionist slapstick that made him a star' - Boston Globe.
