00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for notable times when Jim
00:10Carrey went all out with his performance.
00:18Number 10.
00:19Karaoke – The Cable Guy Jefferson Airplane never expected anything
00:23like this.
00:24Carrey's character chooses to sing Somebody to Love in a way that you'll never forget,
00:32creating a karaoke moment that cannot ever be forgotten.
00:35Carrey is always happy to push things, but his crazed character gives him the freedom
00:39to go even further.
00:43Singing the song with plenty of high notes, the comedian unleashes all of his trademark
00:47facial expressions and dance moves to help sell the moment.
00:50Raising the bar for amateur singers everywhere, the star doesn't hold back with this chaotic
00:55rendition of the classic rocker.
01:01Number 9.
01:02He's Got The Power – Bruce Almighty What would happen if you suddenly had godlike
01:06powers?
01:07And how would it compare to Jim Carrey suddenly having those powers?
01:17This scene perfectly illustrates the joy, wonder, and mischief that his character experiences
01:22when this happens.
01:23Jim Carrey makes you believe that he is causing havoc all over the city.
01:31From breaking fire hydrants to changing outfits, the performer does it all with lots of energy.
01:36Bruce even summons a monkey and bees at one point.
01:39The over-the-top sequence gives the lead star ample opportunity to go big.
01:50We wouldn't want it any other way, with the comedian making you really believe he's
01:54gone mad with power.
01:56Number 8.
01:57Elvis – Man On The Moon In one of Jim Carrey's best performances,
02:02he channels the comic mind of Andy Kaufman.
02:04This scene captures one of Kaufman's signature acts doing an Elvis impersonation.
02:18Carrey is able to do an accurate impression and still fly off the handle.
02:23His complicated and meta performance gives the actor room to inject some of his own personality
02:27as well.
02:37The star performs a rousing rendition of Blue Suede Shoes, giving the audience a take on
02:41Presley that is simultaneously recognizable and taken to a new level.
02:46There is also some high-quality hip-shaking that adds to the exciting finale.
03:02Number 7.
03:03Lloyd's Fantasy Showdown – Dumb and Dumber Imagine an alternate universe where Lloyd
03:08Christmas is a martial arts expert.
03:10This fantasy sequence shows you what that might look like, complete with all kinds of
03:14ridiculous fights.
03:21Jim Carrey makes sure you do not for a second believe any of this could be real.
03:26He's dispatching villains at an alarming rate, with all kinds of goofy expressions
03:30and outrageous maneuvers.
03:32His hero even pulls out someone's heart in a highlight from the movie, competing with
03:36other gems like creating annoying sounds.
03:48Carrey looks like he's having the time of his life, throwing caution to the wind as
03:52he turns this comedy into a full-blown action spectacle.
04:08Number 6.
04:09Rhino Baby – Ace Ventura – When Nature Calls While it's hard to replicate the impact
04:15Carrey made in the original film, this sequel still features plenty of laughs.
04:25This scene might be the funniest part of the movie, as Ace Ventura hides in a fake rhino.
04:30Jim Carrey is already running wild as the hero, but this sequence really pushes him
04:35to the limit.
04:42The temperature increases until Ventura is forced to escape through a back exit.
04:46All the while, Carrey plays up the desperation with his manic and sweaty performance.
04:51It all culminates in one of the more unforgettable images of the star's career.
04:55Few comedians have put themselves out there in such a vulnerable way to create laughter.
05:10Number 5.
05:11Riddler's Experiment – Batman Forever – Jim Carrey might not have been an obvious
05:16choice to play a Batman villain, but this movie certainly changed our minds.
05:24As befits a more theatrical superhero production, Carrey plays up his mad scientist persona.
05:29This includes his dastardly plan to take out his supervisor, and this scene shows Edward
05:34Nygma testing out his evil technology on his boss.
05:43The comedian turns into a full-blown villain here, with plenty of props and broad direction
05:49to help him out.
05:50Considering he's playing someone unhinged like the Riddler, it's only fitting that
05:54the performer gets to run amok in a kooky comic book world.
06:06Number 4.
06:07Cindy Visits the Grinch – How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Taking on an iconic Dr.
06:12Seuss character could be daunting, but Jim Carrey readily rises to the occasion.
06:21Carrey disappears behind the green costume, but he's very much alive in this sequence
06:25as Cindy Lou Who visits the Grinch.
06:27The character lets the actor completely freak out as the villain does his best to scare
06:32the little girl.
06:33From tearing a shirt off to making animal noises, the comedian practically bounces off
06:37the cave walls.
06:49He plays the antagonist with a crazed spin that even works in scenes where he's playing
06:53off the dog.
06:55There's never a dull moment, with the actor making bold choices throughout the whole movie.
07:02Number 3.
07:03Cuban Pete Distraction – The Mask – Not only is this film endlessly entertaining,
07:09also gives Jim Carrey carte blanche as a performer.
07:20His masked hero appears to be cornered by the cops until he starts a musical number.
07:25With maracas and a Latin beat, the actor immediately turns the sequence into a dance party.
07:38The officers even join in with an incredible conga line.
07:41It looks like so much work, but it's all worth it to see Carrey lead the force in a
07:45show-stopping number.
07:47The scene represents a high point for a movie that also includes a hilarious and fake death.
08:04Number 2.
08:05Ace Ventura – Pet Detective – In one of his signature roles, Jim Carrey goes undercover
08:11as the wacky detective Ace Ventura.
08:16This scene finds him pretending to be a patient at a mental health hospital that happens to
08:20love football.
08:21The character hilariously reenacts sports highlights in slow motion, becoming a one-man
08:26sports center broadcast and turning the moment into a hilarious detour.
08:39The star also gets to let loose dressed like a ballerina.
08:42From the outfit to the hairdo, Ventura is the best kind of bananas and even gets to
08:46frolic through the garden in another funny bit.
08:49The actor brings a silly and relentless drive to the entire part.
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09:24Number 1.
09:25Wild Courtroom Scene – Liar Liar – Finding himself unable to tell a lie, Fletcher Reed
09:30is in a bind as a lawyer.
09:33This courtroom scene demonstrates just how challenging this new affliction is.
09:46Taking advantage of the complexities of the situation, the star delivers a fantastic and
09:50unhinged performance.
09:52His cross-examining takes several chaotic turns as the character flies off the handle,
09:56screams and fights his inner demons.
10:09Carey isn't afraid to let loose or get loud.
10:12He fills this sequence with anger, heart and even basketball moves.
10:16This feels like a big moment for Reed, coming after he beats himself up in another ferocious
10:21scene.
10:22The star can do it all, practically jumping off the screen.
10:30Did we forget another crazy moment from a Jim Carrey film?
10:33Let us know in the comments below.
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