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Me, Myself & Irene
2000 117 min United States of America R 18+
★6.3
Comedy
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
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Description
Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more friendly and laid back. Both of these personalities fall in love with the same woman named Irene after Charlie loses his medication.
Budget:
$51M
US Gross:
$90.57M
Worldwide:
$149.27M
Starring
Jim Carrey
Actor
Renée Zellweger
Actor
Anthony Anderson
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Jim Carrey's dual performance as the mild-mannered Charlie and his abrasive alter-ego Hank serves as the film's undeniable centerpiece, earning high praise for its physical expressiveness. While fans of the Farrelly brothers enjoy the film as a bold, energetic, and frequently hilarious comedy, detractors find the humor abrasive and the narrative lacking substance.
| Acting | Jim Carrey anchors the film with a masterful dual performance, utilizing his signature physical comedy to distinguish between the two personalities without heavy reliance on makeup or costume. | |
| Acting | Renee Zellweger provides a grounded and effective performance that complements Carrey's frantic energy, serving as a stabilizing presence for the narrative. | |
| Humor | The script leans into a crude, vulgar style of black comedy that delights fans of Farrelly-style humor but alienates viewers looking for a more sophisticated or consistent tone. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing generally maintains a high-energy, entertaining rhythm, though some sequences are criticized for being overlong or failing to sustain the comic momentum. |