My sister’s boyfriend wanted to watch this as we were trying to Netflix Watch Party for the first time. Some stuff obviously no longer holds up (the homophobia/transphobia stuff specifically), but some of the jokes are still funny. Sure, it’s super broad, but it’s actually interesting to look at this young Jim Carrey and see what he is playing with. He definitely indulges and the film feels masturbatory because of it, but the character is also very smart and motivated, which helps get people past it. I never noticed the obvious LETHAL WEAPON homage until this viewing. I guess I just wasn’t paying enough attention.
