Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: November 10, 1995

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 188 Ratings

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imthenoobOct 6, 2013

I think what's so great about When Nature Calls is that there are so many memorable and quote-able scenes. First saw it in the early 2000s and have seen it about half a dozen times since and I can still recall every scene of the film fromI think what's so great about When Nature Calls is that there are so many memorable and quote-able scenes. First saw it in the early 2000s and have seen it about half a dozen times since and I can still recall every scene of the film from start to finish. Stupid? Yes but it's still hilarious to watch.… Expand

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PaulWJan 19, 2014

My favorite comedy of all time. If you do not die laughing as Ventura struggles gamely to extricate himself from the fake rhino, then you are not alive.
"What is it the Wachachis possess that is desired by all men.., except for the princessMy favorite comedy of all time. If you do not die laughing as Ventura struggles gamely to extricate himself from the fake rhino, then you are not alive.
"What is it the Wachachis possess that is desired by all men.., except for the princess with the amazing rack?!"… Expand

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njkkNov 15, 2012

Some great parts in this movie, like the monopoly guy scene, The slinkee scene, Rhino giving birth, and parking like a glove. If you like dumb and dumber, in living color and a lot of Carrey's comedy movies (not serious roles) you will love this.

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MrRiggsJan 9, 2011

Man these critics are STUPID. Do they even know what comedy means? Have they ever laughed in there life? How old are these idiotic critics....how can they rate this movie that low...man you guys are horrible critics...how do you have a f'nMan these critics are STUPID. Do they even know what comedy means? Have they ever laughed in there life? How old are these idiotic critics....how can they rate this movie that low...man you guys are horrible critics...how do you have a f'n job? YIKES!… Expand

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V123456789May 19, 2012

gran pelicula realmente desde el punto de vista humoristico pero desde lo argumental no tanto y Jim jaja es genial!!!!!!! no puedo dejar de verla y reirme

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Kai82Apr 2, 2021

The sequel surpassed the original movie. It is full of humor in Jim Carrey style and you see how much fun he had. The humor ranges from parody, jabs at other movies, being respectless, silly (the good kind) up to some things that can be usedThe sequel surpassed the original movie. It is full of humor in Jim Carrey style and you see how much fun he had. The humor ranges from parody, jabs at other movies, being respectless, silly (the good kind) up to some things that can be used in cartoons. Like with all of Jim Carrey movies the enjoyment depends on how much you like or enjoy his style. It is the kind that can be a masterpiece for some or awful garbage for others at the same time and I will not disagree with either opinion as I can clearly see why people come to both conclusions. For me this is pure fun entertainment and a movie that takes itself not that serious if it can increase the fun (Picking the “right” car scene would be my best example). After the starting scenes Ace Ventura is in a Tibetan monastery in China. There he is visited by Fullton Greenwall who works in the African country of Nibia (fictional by the way or lets say near Wakanda ;-). He wants to recruit him to find a missing holy animal of the Wachati tribe which is even more important then it seems. Here I stop to avoid spoilers. The story is engaging and a good vehicle to carry the humor through the movie. It plays with tropes and stereotypes in enjoyable ways. In is deeper than it needed to be for a comedy. The main appeal is however the humor. Jim Carrey optimized his style and the humor works so perfect that I did not remember a misstep even after rewatching the movie several times. There are so many good laughs and nothing is sacred even Ace Ventura himself. While for me all jokes work I must repeat that Jim Carrey’s style of humor is not for everyone. Be warned with this. For the cast: Jim Carrey mastered his style and his performance carries the movie. You see the fun he had and recently I discovered that some of the scenes were improvised on the spot by him and so good that these were not cut. Ian McNeice as Fulton Greenwall is the polar opposite. He plays a no nonsense character with the calm and emotionless British mannerism of high society. Maynard Eziashi as Prince Ouda is Ace guide and sidekick in some scenes. An excellent performance and has often side blows to stereotypes. I praise Simon Callow playing Vincent Cadby as he is a such an enjoyable parody and representation of tropes and stereotypes too. Remarkable but with smaller roles are Tommy Davidson and Danny D. Daniels which I wont spoil but also never forget. The whole cast deliver a great comedy performance. I praise writer and director Steve Oeddekerk for the ideas, playing with tropes / stereotypes and for the humor. Visually the movie feels and sounds like you expect from an Ace Ventura movie in Africa. They use the viewers expectations and play with tropes here too. The soundtrack has a lot of familiar names and delivers (Not the top of the top but still some well recognized artists). Overall this movie was a hilarious attack on our risible muscles. It is pure fun if you like this kind of humor and one of my favorite Jim Carry performances. Rewatched it quite some times and still enjoy it.… Expand

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PhillipFIRE22Sep 23, 2015

I liked this movie very much! Given enough laughs watching. I remember more of that film, overall, than the first. Jim Carrey myth! I'm your fan, Jim. hahahaha

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harvdog03Oct 31, 2018

Seriously this movie was great. So many great scenes that you can think back on and just laugh.

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Kdog152Mar 12, 2023

It's Jim Carrey, what else do I need to say? It's hilarious, though there are a few cringe parts.

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PatC.May 3, 2006

Jim Carrey steps up to do comedy much more polished than the first Pet Detective movie. Less offensive, more funny.

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DanH.Aug 15, 2008

Even funnier than the 1st. Not for ppl who can't loosen their underwear once in awhile. More of a fun outgoing saturday night movie with friends (not your cats) thing. Funny movie. A classic!

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MichaelCOct 19, 2009

Jim Carrey is hilarious and even though the storyline is immensly stupid it still does not fail at entertaining! There is only one thing I think about when I hear this film's name being said: "Like a Glove!"

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MattRJul 18, 2009

Amazing film if people do t luagh at this they have a problem.

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liptapSep 16, 2010

This movie is laugh out loud funny! It may not be Carrey's best, but it is by far not his worst, I am completely annoyed by the criticism this movie got, and it didn't even get much so you can tell I like this.