Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective stars Jim Carrey as the eccentric and flamboyant pet detective Ace Ventura. When the Miami Dolphins' mascot and star quarterback Dan Marino go missing, Ace takes on the case with his signature wild antics, keen animal instincts, and unmatched energy. Throughout the investigation, he encounters a man-eating shark, infiltrates the Miami Dolphins organization, and navigates humorous and outrageous scenarios—all while charming those around him, including Courteney Cox's character, Melissa. The film blends slapstick comedy with a quirky detective story to create a cult classic.

Trivia:
1. Jim Carrey improvised many of Ace Ventura's iconic facial expressions and physical comedy bits, which became defining features of the character and contributed greatly to the film’s unique humor.
2. Courteney Cox was cast as Melissa Robinson before she became widely known for her later role as Monica Geller on 'Friends.' This film helped boost her early career.
3. The scene involving the man-eating shark was filmed using a mechanical shark prop, and Jim Carrey performed most of his scenes interacting with it without CGI, showcasing the practical effects used in early 90s filmmaking.

Main Cast of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Crew of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective