[Carrey's] comic language is made up of accent marks, not characters; instead of inhabiting a scene, he swallows it up and spits it out in manic doodles. The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, who wrote the screenplay with Jack Bernstein and Jim Carrey. |, May 1, 2020 Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com [22], Since the film was released, it has been criticized for the way it portrays transgender people. Ventura and Melissa sneak into Camp's party, where Ventura mistakes a shark for Snowflake and is nearly eaten. when you purchase 3 participating Suave products 9/1-10/31 at Walmart or Walmart.com. "[19], James Berardinelli said, "The comic momentum sputters long before the running time has elapsed." and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. 1 hr 26 min. movie theaters are playing Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls near you. Warner Bros. released Ace Ventura: Pet Detective in 1,750 theaters in the United States and Canada on February 4, 1994. Thrasher Band Member - "Cannibal Corpses", Alex Webster Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs & The Church of the SubGenius, Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. Assistant Director, Herbert Goldstein | Screen Reader Users: To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our Flixster.com website, which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. Don't have an account? Einhorn compliments Ventura and kisses him. Ace Ventura: Courteney Cox ... Melissa Robinson: Sean Young ... Lt. Lois Einhorn: Tone Loc ... Emilio (as Tone Lõc) Dan Marino ... Dan Marino: Noble Willingham ... Riddle: Troy Evans ... Roger Podacter: … Ventura and Melissa go to the mental hospital, the former posing as a potential patient, where he uncovers a newspaper article in Finkle's possessions about a missing hiker named Lois Einhorn. That was the reason Podacter died: he discovered Einhorn's true identity and let out a scream before being pushed off the balcony. [30] In 2018, according to Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls costar Tommy Davidson, Carrey displayed a lack of interest in participating. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Carrey's a comic find. From the beginning of my involvement, I said that the character had to be rock 'n' roll. To prove Einhorn is Finkle, Ace strips her of her clothes, revealing a large bulge tucked between her legs. Just confirm how you got your ticket. | Thrasher Band Member - "Cannibal Corpses", Robert Barrett He had to be the 007 of pet detectives. ; 'Ace' detects success", "He's All Bent Out of Shape Over 'High Strung' Plans", "Reviews/Film; On the Trail Of a Lost Fish", "In the Fight for Transgender Equality, Winning Hearts and Minds Online", "Morgan Creek Prods. | Rating: 4/5 Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) is an alarmingly eccentric private eye who specializes in cases...read more, Sean Young SEE DETAILS. Lieutenant Lois Einhorn, Will Knickerbocker Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". [20], While Michael MacCambridge of Austin American-Statesman named it as an honorable mention of his list of the best films of 1994,[21] Rocky Mountain News's Rober Denerstein listed it as the second worst of the year. Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. Crazy Guy, Manuel L. Garcia Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. The movie has the metabolism, logic and attention span of a peevish 6-year-old." When a simple pet case becomes a bigger conspiracy, Ace only has a few short weeks to solve the mystery before the big Superbowl. Roger Podacter, the team's head of operations, mysteriously dies after falling from his apartment balcony. Carrey's performance led to the film having a cult following among male adolescents. "[14] Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune called it "An appallingly bad movie, a certain candidate for worst of the year. [6] On home video, Ace Ventura sold 4.2 million home videos in its first three weeks, which Los Angeles Times called "just as powerful a draw" as its theatrical run. Add to Watchlist. Cinemark The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. In addition to launching Carrey's film career, it also spawned the sequel film Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), the animated TV series Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (three seasons, 1995–2000), and later, stand-alone direct-to-video sequel Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective (2009). I never saw this movie as a kid. Marino himself is kidnapped shortly thereafter. It's funny and it's well amde and you have to credit Jim Carrey because if it wasn't for his enthusiasm this film might not have even become a cult classic. That was close one ladies and gentlemen, of course in every contest, there must be, a loser.