Dumb and Dumber To

Long Awaited(?) Sequel is Everything You'd Expect...and Less

When word was first spread that there was a sequel to Dumb and Dumber in the works, many questions arose - Why now? Aren't they too old? and How much more potty humor exists in the English language? In this movie, the Farley Brothers answer all three.

DUmb and Dumber To couldn't quite pick up where the original left off, so it picks up at the earliest it can...20 years later. It finds Harry Dunn (Jeff Daniels) still living in Providence, Rhode Island. Most of his days are spent visiting his friend Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey), who has been long-since committed to a mental institute. Still heartbroken over Mary "Sampsonite," he hasn't spoken in 20 years but when Harry breaks the news that he needs a kidney transplant, Lloyd suddenly snaps out of it.   A visit to Harry's parents reveals that he has a long-lost daughter and that's just where the story begins. The deliriously dimwitted duo then embarks on a comedic odyssey to find her and save Harry's life.  Along the way, they pull all their old stunts, leaving a trail of destruction wherever they go.  Along the way they are even re-united with their former vehicle, the "shaggin' waggon," which has been remarkably well-maintained for 20 years.

It should come as no surprise that this film features many, many recycled gags and punch lines from the original.  If you thought the first Dumb and Dumber was gross, immature, or anything of that sort, you'll be absolutely astounded when you see this cinematic masterpiece; it tops all other comedies when it comes to rude, crude, and bathroom humor.  Instead of singing Mockingbird to the criminal they end up giving a ride to, they decide to teach him a game.  "Hey" Lloyd asks. "Wanna play 'he who smelt it?" No, it's not as bad as it sounds. It's even grosser and that's not even the worse it gets.  That said, if you want to laugh and don't mind very immature humor, this is not a movie to miss. It all depends on how low you're willing to stoop.  If you loved the original, though, or even the prequel, watch this movie.  It's worth it for a die-hard fan.

2.5 stars.