FUN WITH DICK AND JANE (Theatrical release USA 2005)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

Fun With Dick and Jane—a remake of the 1977 movie of the same name—uses the talents of Jim Carrey and Téa Leoni to create a remake that is better than the first movie. The movie has fun and craziness worked into every scene as it takes the Dick character to a whole ‘nother level with Jim Carrey as its interpreter. Téa Leoni wisely chooses to follow along with the Carrey ride and ends up being a powerful offset to his character. This is a terrific comedy and serves up plenty of satisfying chuckles, a good adult share film.

Storyline

Dick and Jane design a creative way to ‘make’ money.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Dean Parisot for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Peter Bart, Jane Bartelme, and Max Palevsky for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Dick (Jim Carrey), Jane (Téa Leoni), Jack McCallister (Alec Baldwin), Frank Bascombe (Richard Jenkins), Veronica Cleeman (Angie Harmon), Garth (John Michael Higgins), Joe Cleeman (Richard Burgi), Oz Peterson (Carlos Jacott), Billy Harper (Aaron Michael Drozin), Blanca (Gloria Garayua), Dick’s Secretary (Michelle Arthur), Jack’s Receptionist (Stacey Travis), Jack’s Assistant (Timm Sharp), Angry Caller (Voice of David Herman), and Production Assistant (Dempsey Pappion).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie is fun and highly entertaining. 

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