I can see why this is a classic when I put it in the context of the time it was released: this was one of the first comedy road trip movies, as well as one of the first large Jim Carrey movies. In that sense, the status is well deserved. In addition, the writing is quite smart in its goofiness, and the acting and delivery are dead-on. The movie never loses its appeal. It's one of those movies that make you nostalgic about the 90s, and it contains elements and lines that are source for endless references.If I had to complain, I'd say that this is really just a silly movie with no real point or depth, which is true. But it's so smart in its stupidity that it's hard not to like it anyway.
In a sentence:
Classic movie that spawned the comedy road trip movie and launched Jim Carrey's career. It's silly and pointless, but lovable and calculated in its stupidity.
