Jim Carrey’s critically panned comedy sequel, Dumb and Dumber To, enters Netflix’s Top 10 Chart in the United States 10 years later. Written and directed as soon as once more by the Farrelly brothers, the sequel to Dumb and Dumber sees Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprising their roles as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne 20 years following the events of the initially film, as the two dimwitted adults set out on one more cross-nation road trip, this time to discover Harry’s adopted daughter. The cast also contains Rob Riggle in a dual part as twin brothers, Laurie Holden, Rachel Melvin, and Kathleen Turner.

Now, 10 years following its release, Carrey’s critically panned comedy sequel has entered Netflix’s Top 10 chart stateside. For the week of May 13-19, Dumb and Dumber To was the seventh most-watched film on Netflix in the United States. In its initially week in the Top 10, the film placed above Shrek Forever After at #8, which is in the Top 10 for its 10th consecutive week, and under The Super Mario Bros. Movie at #6, producing its whopping 23rd consecutive week in the Top 10.

Why Dumb &amp Dumber To Was Panned By Critics (&amp Audiences)

It Pales In Comparison To The Original

Released in 1994, Dumb and Dumber follows the two dimwitted pals as they embark on a cross-nation road trip to return a suitcase complete of dollars to its rightful owner, not realizing it was basically left behind as ransom. Dumb and Dumber is a relentlessly stupid comedy in the most effective sense – Carrey is expectedly funny, even though Daniels impresses by playing against sort (he was identified as a dramatic actor). Dumb and Dumber was profitable upon its release, even though it created a cult following in the ensuing years, and is now extensively viewed as one particular of the most effective comedies of the 1990s.

While Dumb and Dumber is viewed as a classic comedy, the sequel pales in comparison. Though all the components had been there – such as the original stars, writers, and directors – Dumb and Dumber To‘s testimonials panned the film for featuring as well couple of funny moments. Additionally, even though the Farrelly brothers’ brand of humor is what elevated the original into a comedy classic, it did not really feel as daring as it as soon as did by the belated sequel. In addition to its 30% score on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics, audiences did not like the sequel either, resulting in a 35% score with 50,000+ ratings.

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While Dumb &amp Dumber To does not get almost the exact same quantity of praise as the initially film, it really is complete of hilarious moments, without the need of relying on nostalgia.

Despite becoming panned by critics and audiences, Dumb and DumberTo was a decent box workplace results, grossing almost $170 million on a $50 million spending budget. However, it was nowhere close to as profitable as the original, which produced $247 million on a smaller sized $17 million spending budget. It’s simply because of this box workplace results that Dumb and Dumber 3 remains a possibility, even though considering that it could in no way examine to the original, it would in all probability be most effective to let the franchise rest, which also contains an animated Television series and a 2003 prequel film, neither of which star Carrey or Daniels.

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Dumb and Dumber To

20 years following Lloyd and Harry hit the massive screen, they’re back for one more adventure. This time, the dynamic duo goes on a road trip in search of Harry’s lengthy-lost daughter. Despite Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, and directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly returning for the sequel, Dumb and Dumber To failed to make an impression on audiences and got largely unfavorable testimonials upon release.

Director

Bobby Farrelly , Peter Farrelly

Release Date

November 12, 2014

Studio(s)

Columbia Pictures

Distributor(s)

Sony

Writers

Sean Anders , Mike Cerrone , Bobby Farrelly , Peter Farrelly , John Morris , Bennett Yellin

Cast

Jim Carrey , Jeff Daniels , Rob Riggle , Laurie Holden , Rachel Melvin , Steve Tom

Runtime

109 MInutes

Budget

$50 Million

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