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There's Something About Mary is one of the funniest movies in years, recalling the days of the Zucker-Abraham-Zucker movies, in which (often tasteless) gags were piled on at a fierce rate. The difference is that co-writers and co-directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly have also crafted a credible story-line and even tossed in some genuine emotional content. The Farrelly brothers' first two movies, Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin, had some moments of uproarious raunch, but were uneven. With Mary, they've created a consistently hilarious romantic comedy, made all the funnier by the fact that you know that they know that some of their gags go way over the line. Cameron Diaz stars as Mary, every guy's ideal. Ben Stiller plays a high-school suitor still hung up on Mary years later; the obstacles standing between him and her include a number of psychotic suitors, a miserable little pooch, and, oh yeah, a murder charge. The Farrellys' admittedly simplistic camera work, which adapts easily to a TV screen, and the fact that you'll likely laugh yourself so silly over certain scenes you'll want to replay them to see what you were missing while you were busy convulsing, make this a perfect video movie. --David Kronke
Amazon.co.uk Review
There's Something About Mary is one of the funniest films in years, recalling the days of the Zucker-Abraham-Zucker movies, in which (often tasteless) gags were piled on at a fierce rate. The difference is that co-writers and co-directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly have also crafted a credible story line and even tossed in some genuine emotional content. The Farrelly brothers' first two pictures, Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin, had some moments of uproarious laughter, but were uneven. With Mary, they've created a consistently hilarious romantic comedy, made all the funnier by the fact that you know that they know that some of their gags go way over the line.
Cameron Diaz stars as Mary, every guy's ideal. Ben Stiller plays a high-school suitor still hung up on her years later; the obstacles standing between him and her include a number of psychotic suitors, a miserable little pooch and, oh yeah, a murder charge. The Farrellys' admittedly simplistic camera work, which adapts easily to a TV screen, and the fact that you'll likely to laugh yourself so silly over certain scenes you'll want to replay them to see what you were missing while you were busy convulsing, make this a perfect film for home-viewing. --David Kronke, Amazon.com
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Here is the most tasteless, low brow comedy of the 90s. It is also the funniest. There really is no accounting for taste. Mary will make you laugh from your gut more than any other film that has been made. A number of its scenes have already passed into legend. Many are more memorable because of their audacity - the hair gel scene - than their belly laugh quota. Certainly, the funnier scenes involve Matt Dillon resurrecting a poochie and Stiller having to deal with the neighbourhood taking a gander at his frank and beans. The Farrellys know what makes people giggle but they also know how to tell a story and Mary's love story is improbably sweet - mainly due to Diaz. Dillon's performance is also noteworthy in its comic expertise, a skill that Hollywood far too often fails to invest in. If you're not easily offended, this film is a classic, an absolute blast.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Theres something about mary is a hilarious comedy with a fantastic storyline.
If you watch this, you will not stop laughing, it is so funny.
With a list of fantastic actors, this is a must see movie.
The double disc edition is a fantastic buy, as it has a theatrical version, and the extended version, both with loads of special features!!!
If you watch this, you will not stop laughing, it is so funny.
With a list of fantastic actors, this is a must see movie.
The double disc edition is a fantastic buy, as it has a theatrical version, and the extended version, both with loads of special features!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I dont understand why there haven't beem more reviews for this because it is just so funny. I haven't seen this for ages but i can basically remember the plot. There are a few guys chasing this one girl ( cameron diaz). Ben stiller is involved who makes the whole thing evem more hilariously funny than before. This is one of those films that will have you laughing all the way through and not just snigger snigger, more like having to stop the dvd whilst you finish laughing.
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CLASSIC COMEDY!
THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY tells the story of Ted, who at the age of 16 planned to go to the prom with Mary, a hearstoppingly beautiful tennage girl, but blows it in the most... Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Stephenson
danish subtitles
Could someone please, tell me if this Special Edition has got Danish Subtitles. Because the first publishing from 1998 has got that. - If it has I want to buy the Special Edition.
Published 13 months ago by Peter Thomsen
DVD
This DVD was recommended to me. It is funny but I'm not sure whether I would want to watch it again.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. Lesley Blowfield
Great movie, unfortunately no spanish in main feature
Excellent edition.
Xtras disc is superb and it's the same disc that you can find in spanish edition.
Unfortunatley it isn't so with the main feature. Read more
Xtras disc is superb and it's the same disc that you can find in spanish edition.
Unfortunatley it isn't so with the main feature. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gillis
Laugh out loud comedy
This is really funny, especially at the beginning it gets a bit boring towards the end but I love this, and for the lads Cameron Diaz!
Published 19 months ago by EmmaL
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Having watched this movie several times before, it was a must for my DVD collection. It is an Hilarious experiance from start to finish
Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller work well... Read more
Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller work well... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jimbo
There's Something About Mary will be enjoyed by just about every age...
This is probably one of the most memorable comedies I've seen, mostly down to the things that happen to poor old Ben. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Rebecca
Me Rambling as Usual
There's Something About Mary is a good natured, fast moving rom-com, with lots of `name' actors in it; (and I've just realised that I've started writing this in the style of an... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Cactus
There's something about Mary
I bought this on a recommendation of a friend but not quite sure it is my type of film but it has lovely romantic bits in it and funny bit ok for a girls night in.
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by Scooby
Some good jokes but overall a bit boring
This movie has some good jokes but the overall feel you get watching this is that it is a bit dull.
Not a total waiste but definitely below average. Read more
Not a total waiste but definitely below average. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by Martin from Spain
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