The hair do is back, the Hawaiian shirt is back and the head swinging strut is back, which can only mean Ace Ventura is back on the case. This sequel to the smash hit once again sees the quirky pet detective: Ace Ventura trying to locate lost animals. This time Ace finds himself in the African wilderness where he is traumatised due to an unfortunate accident involving a raccoon. Ace is able to once again find his mojo when is tasked with the case of finding a lost animal which is worshiped as a god by the native tribe. Little does Ace know the animal he is set to find is the one animal he is afraid of... a bat.
The basic premise for the first film was so brilliant, a zany yet brilliant pet detective who went to any lengths to find missing animals. The film worked because he was essentially a detective, whereas in this film he is more or less floundering around the jungle encountering as many different animals as possible. So in a way the basic premise of the character and the story is kind of lost with the plot in the second film far less interesting. That's not to say the film doesn't have its fair share of laughs.
The film offers up many memorable moments including the inspired introduction that is both shocking and hilarious especially the scene involving a slinky. Other notable moments include Ace's fight with a crazy tribal warrior and the all too famous rhinoceros birthing scene. Perhaps the best aspect to the film is that Ace a lover of all animals is tasked to find an animal that he fears and despises... the great white bat.
Carrey is as memorable as he was in the first film, delivering all the one liners that he made famous and adding in some new ones along the way. Some may find the second film a little repetitive especially since he repeats a lot of lines from the first film but for for fans of the original the lines are welcomed and enjoyed just as much as when they were originally delivered.
The one let down in this film is the supporting cast. Actors such as Ian McNeice, Simon Callow and Bob Gunton all deliver rather dull performances (granted they have little to work with) compared to the supporting cast from the original who provided great opposition to the antics of Carrey's character. But lets face it this film is a one man show with Carrey given centre stage to quite literally strut his stuff.
You will either love or hate this film depending on your opinion of Carrey's over the top style of comedy involving ear wagging, elongated vowels and outlandish mannerisms. Personally I love Carrey's eccentric nature and although the film may not live up to its original it still offers plenty of laughs.
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