Dumb and Dumber ( Customized Ford Econoline ) 1984
Dumb and Dumber
Dumb and Dumber is a 1994 American road-buddy comedy film starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. It was written and directed by the Farrelly brothers, and is their directorial debut. The film tells the story of Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, two good-natured but dimwitted friends from Providence, Rhode Island who set out on a cross-country trip to Aspen, Colorado to return a briefcase full of money to its owner,
Theme Tune
Once there was this kid who
Got into an accident and couldn’t come to school
But when he finally came back
His hair had turned from black into bright white
He said that it was from when
The cars had smashed him so hard
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Once there was this girl who
Wouldn’t go and change with the girls in the change room
But when they finally made her
They saw birthmarks all over her body
She couldn’t quite explain it
They’d always just been there
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
But both the girl and boy were glad
‘Cause one kid had it worse than that
‘Cause then there was this boy whose
Parents made him come directly home right after school
And when they went to their church
They shook and lurched all over the church floor
He couldn’t quite explain it
They’d always just gone there
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
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Cast
Jim Carrey … Lloyd Christmas
Jeff Daniels … Harry Dunne
Lauren Holly … Mary Swanson
Mike Starr … Joe Mentalino
Karen Duffy … J.P. Shay
Trivia
According to Jeff Daniels, none of the scenes between Jim Carrey and himself were filmed during the first week of production because the studio was fully prepared to replace him in the role, even going so far as to have a comedian on standby waiting to take the role. However, after viewing the dailies and constant insistence from Carrey that a real actor (as opposed to a comedian) play opposite him to “ground him”, the studio ultimately allowed Daniels to keep the role.
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The film was released on December 16, 1994. Dumb and Dumber received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. The film developed a cult following in the years since its release.The success of Dumb and Dumber launched the career of the Farrelly brothers and solidified Carrey’s. The film also spawned an animated TV series and a 2003 prequel. A sequel, entitled Dumb and Dumber To, is scheduled to be released in November 2014.
Lloyd Christmas (Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Daniels) are best friends and roommates living in Providence, Rhode Island who struggle at every aspect of life. Lloyd, a limousine driver, falls instantly in love with Mary Swanson (Holly), a woman he is driving to the airport. She leaves her briefcase in the terminal. Lloyd, unaware that it contains ransom money for her kidnapped husband Bobby, retrieves it and tries to return it to her, but her Aspen-bound plane has already departed.
Trivia
After scamming Seabass to pay for their bill, Lloyd says he saw it on a movie. The movie he is speaking of is Something Wild (1986) and the guy who pulls the scam is played by Jeff Daniels.
Quote
Harry Dunne: [a large bus full of gorgeous women in bikinis pull up beside them and three step out]
Bikini Girl: Hi, guys. We’re going on a national bikini tour, and we’re looking for two oil boys who can grease us off before each competition.
Harry Dunne: You are in luck! There’s a town about three miles that way. I’m sure you’ll find a couple guys there.
Bikini Girl: [baffled] Okay, thanks.
[the doors close and the bus drives off. After a second, Lloyd turns to Harry]
Lloyd Christmas: Do you realize what you’ve done?
[they run after the bus]
Lloyd Christmas: HEY! HEY!
Harry Dunne: Lloyd! Lloyd!
[the bus stops and opens the doors]
Lloyd Christmas: [panting] You’ll have to excuse my friend. He’s a little slow. The town is back *that* way.
Trivia
The hotel, bar and Lamborghini scenes were shot at The Historical Stanley Hotel in Estes Park CO. The “We landed on the moon” photo in the bar remains on the wall. The Stanley was the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining.
Quote
Harry Dunne: According to the map, we’ve only gone 4 inches.
State Trooper: Pullover!
Harry Dunne: No, it’s a cardigan but thanks for noticing.
Lloyd Christmas: Yeah, killer boots man!
Trivia
Following the release of this movie, Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly did get married in real life, but the marriage only lasted a year.
Info
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
|---|---|
| Edited by | Christopher Greenbury |
| Music by | Todd Rundgren |
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Production
companies |
Katja Motion Picture Corporation Krevoy/Stabler/Wessler Production |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
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Release date
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December 16, 1994 |
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Running time
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106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $17 million |
| Box office | $247.3 million |
Trivia
Jim Carrey chipped his tooth years earlier, but had the cap removed for the film to make his character look more deranged.
QUIZ 1
Lloyd and Harry bought a car in Aspen. What model was it?
A. Lamborghini Miura
B. Lamborghini Countach
C. Lamborghini Murciélago
D. Lamborghini Diablo
Press for Answer
D. Lamborghini Diablo
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QUIZ 2
In the unrated version, Harry tells the waitress that his soda pop wasn’t bubbly. What does she do ?
A. Gets him another one
B. She blows into the straws
C. Puts a lid over it and shakes it
D. Tips it into another bottle
Press for Answer
B. Blows into the straws
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QUIZ 1
Lloyd and Harry bought a car in Aspen. What model was it?
A. Lamborghini Miura
B. Lamborghini Countach
C. Lamborghini Murciélago
D. Lamborghini Diablo
The Lamborghini Diablo is a high-performance mid-engine sports car that was built by Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001. It is the first productionLamborghini capable of attaining a top speed in excess of 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph). … The name Diablo means “devil” in Spanish.
QUIZ 2
In the unrated version, Harry tells the waitress that his soda pop wasn’t bubbly. What does she do ?
A. Gets him another one
B. She blows into the straws
C. Puts a lid over it and shakes it
D. Tips it into another bottle
This is a funny scene. The waitress rudely takes the glass from him and blows into the straws for about five seconds, and puts it back on the table and sarcastically says, “Happy now?
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