Search - There's Something About Mary on DVD

Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL
Reviewed on 4/26/2022...

OK, it is a rather crude comedy, but it is FUNNY! One of those that will forever be a classic.

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 9/5/2019...

Slapstick funny crude movie with lots of a-listers. A must for comedy fans!

Matt W. (DarrylZero) from TALLAHASSEE, FL
Reviewed on 8/30/2008...

Still the best Farrelly Brothers movie (although "Dumb and Dumber" comes in a close 2nd). It has all the gross-out potty jokes and scatalogical humor that you would expect from one of their films, but that is counterbalanced by the surprisingly sweet and tender romance between the 2 lead characters Mary (Cameron Diaz) and, the hapless, Ted (Ben Stiller). This is helped tremendously by the low-key and winning performances by these 2 actors. You really find yourself liking these 2 characters and pulling for them, which is something that the Farrelly Brothers have always had a hard time pulling off in their other movies. If you're looking for a classic, romantic love-comedy skip this movie. However, if you want a very funny (albeit decidedly non-PC) movie with a touching love story at its heart then you can't go wrong with this.

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What are they thinking??

Malcolm | Auckland, New Zealand | 05/27/2009

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I hate it when they don't create a Blu Ray with a proper master copy! Why the hell would they bother using a lower quality copy to create this??!?! It's just plain lazy. Don't bother buying, as it is obviously about the same picture quality as the DVD you already own!

WAKE UP MOVIE STUDIOS!! IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE HIGH DEF, FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER, WHY WOULD WE BOTHER BUYING IT IF THE PICTURE IS THE SAME AS DVD!!!"

The Perfect Comedy.

Bernard Chapin | CHICAGO! USA | 10/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really can't understand how this one didn't get five stars from everyone here. I mean I know that tastes differ, but I think people may have been expected something this one couldn't possibly deliver. As a comedy, it is absolutely phenomenal. I really have to say that it's the only movie of the nineties that can match up with Stripes or Animal House. It's utterly amazing.

There's Something about Mary is a mélange of every kind of comedy. There's slapstick, physical situation, and intellectual social satire. This movie made Ben Stiller and rightly so. I recall seeing it in the theatre and not being able to breathe at times due to the convulsions erupting from my abdomen. No time was this more true than when Stiller walks into the gay rest stop and gets busted, but there are a million scenarios that could be cited. All the actors were sensational. Matt Dillon's character is exquisite in his cheesiness and he really excels in his role especially when he's playing football with the "retards" and showing off his sensitive side by pummeling them on the gridiron. Chris Elliot is exceptional in his role and any film that features Jonathan Richman that much is special and rare. I could not recommend this one any more."

Be Stiller My Quaking Sides!

Bu-Chan | Aotearoa | 06/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This movie was my first real experience of Ben Stiller and in the numerous times I have seen it, I have yet to tire of it. It endures as one of my favourite movies, and I hate romantic comedies as a rule! However, this is not your usual romantic comedy by any stretch of the imagination.

The story basically carries you along the life of angst ridden, therapy dependent and introverted Ted, (Stiller), as he tries to track down the one high school love he had. That would be Mary, (Diaz). In the process, he sends out a private detective with a host of his own problems, (Dillon), who also falls for this Mary. That is also in addition to the host of others who have fallen for this girl. Throw in a serial killer, a gay bust at a roadside rest stop, Puffy the dog and some healthy doses of speed, and great comedy is what you have.

Stiller is great as the pathetic and somewhat anal-retentive Ted. The role seems excellently suited to Stiller's style of acting and character. He really shines in this movie, and it is largely his work here that has got me to be a large fan of his. Diaz comes across well as the sports loving, butch, but-so-sexy-at-the-same-time perfect woman, Mary. Both of them lack some of the chemistry of other on-screen love interests, but that lack is hardly noticeable in the chaos of the comedy.

Be warned that there is a lot of sexuality used in the jokes, and that some of it is pretty sick. However, overall, the comedy is truly great, even if it has a sick moment or two.

I laughed myself almost to oxygen starved loss of consciousness. I have seen the movie perhaps more than 10 times, and I am not yet bored of it. If comedy of a high standard and only many levels, (some crude levels, too), is your thing, I would recommend you get this movie. It is great!"