The Farrelly brothers are known for writing and directing popular comedy films. The two have brought audiences several celebrated movies, from There's Something About Mary to Shallow Hal. Some fans say the Farrelly brothers have made bad films along with their good ones.
However, others have taken to sites like Rotten Tomatoes to highly rate some of their best work. Some Farrelly brothers movies are widely loved, as shown in their sequels and cult following like Dumb and Dumber. Others like Fever Pitch are less revered.
Hall Pass (33%)
Hall Pass is one of The Farrelly brothers' lower-rated comedies. It follows the story of two married men. Their wives let them sleep with other women for a single week, and the two men try their luck at dating for the first time in years.
Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis star as the main characters, Richard "Rick" Mills and Fred Searing. Fans of the movie might say the concept allows Sudeikis and Wilson to shine as out-of-practice bachelors. Critics of the movie perhaps say Hall Pass isn't as funny as some other Farrelly brothers movies.
Me, Myself & Irene (47%)
Me, Myself & Irene is The Farrelly brothers' second Jim Carrey-starring comedy. Carrey plays a man who develops a split personality. The film follows Carrey's Charlie Baileygates as he copes with his new persona, Hank Evans.
The movie showcases the Farrellys' unique style of comedy, combined with a dark edge. Carrey uses his signature physical comedy to present Charlie's inner conflict, and ultimately play two characters. Fans of the film might say its original concept and performances make it one of the filmmaking duo's better movies.
Shallow Hal (49%)
The Farrelly brothers gave audiences Shallow Hal a year after My, Myself & Irene was released in the early 2000s. The movie follows the story of Jack Black's Hal Larson. Hal is a superficial man who is hypnotized to look past people's attractiveness.
As a result, he develops a romance with an unexpected woman. Fans of Shallow Hal might say the movie is funny and showcases the Farrelly brothers' good-natured attitude. Critics might say it's lower-rated because they believe Shallow Hal is a 2000s classic that doesn't hold up today.
Kingpin (50%)
Kingpin is one of the earliest Farrelly Brothers movies, and the first they both directed. Woody Harrelson stars as an ex-pro bowler. After his heyday, he becomes a manager for a new star in the sport, Randy Quaid's Ishmael Boorg.
Fans of Kingpin might say The Farrelly brothers nail their first stab at a comedy sports movie. Others might say Quaid and Harrelson have comedic chemistry that works well. Some viewers say it features one of Woody Harrelson's most underrated roles.
The Three Stooges (51%)
The Farrelly brothers brought one of comedy's most famous trios to a new generation when The Three Stooges was released in the early 2010s. The movie stars Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe, Will Sasso as Curly, and Sean Hayes as Larry.
The Three Stooges is divided into three different sections, each with its own story. Fans of the movie might say the Farrelly brothers pulled off the huge undertaking of bringing the comedy of the original trio to a modern audience.
Osmosis Jones (55%)
Osmosis Jones is one of the Farrelly brothers' more unique directing credits. The film is animated but also features live-action sequences. It follows the story of Bill Murray's Frank DeTorre, which the Farrellys direct, and the inner working of his body, which is animated.
Some viewers might say Osmosis Jones is more known for its animated sequences. However, Farrelly brothers fans might say their style is remembered in their scenes, underscored by gross-out moments. Other audiences say Osmosis Jones is one of the funniest Farrelly brothers movies.
Stuck On You (61%)
Stuck On You is one of The Farrelly brothers' buddy-comedies. It stars Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear as Bob Tenor and Walt Tenor. The two are conjoined twins, and the humor in the film stems from the two wanting to go in different directions in life.
The Farrelly brothers present a unique concept in Stuck On You, reminiscent of the abstraction in their movies like Shallow Hal and Me, Myself, & Irene. Some fans might say Damon and Kinnear have chemistry, and that the ideas presented in Stuck On You make for great jokes.
Fever Pitch (65%)
Fever Pitch is one of the Farrelly brothers' romantic comedies. Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon star as Ben Wrightman and Lindsey Meeks. Ben and Lindsay fall in love, but Ben's passion for baseball proves to be an issue when it gets in the way of their relationship.
The Farrelly brothers gave audiences their second sports comedy when Fever Pitch was released in the early 2000s. Fans of the movie might say it is sweet, and that the footage captured at Red Sox games gives Fever Pitch an authentic feel. Others might say it is one of the more accessible Farrelly brothers movies.
Dumb and Dumber (68%)
It's hard to argue that Dumb and Dumber isn't one of the Farrelly brothers' most celebrated comedies. Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey star as Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas, two lackwits road-tripping across the country to return a suitcase to Lloyd's crush. Many fans would call Dumb and Dumber a cult classic and one of the Farrelly brothers' funniest works.
Its popularity spawned two additional films. Fans might say the movie showcases Carrey and Dunne's comedic chemistry, and that the story is equal parts hysterical and sweet. Others might say nearly every single line of the movie is a joke, and nearly every single one works brilliantly.
There's Something About Mary — (83%)
There's Something About Mary is the Farrelly Brothers' highest-rated comedy on Rotten Tomatoes. The film stars Cameron Diaz as the titular Mary Jensen, who connects nearly every character in the film. Ben Stiller also stars as Ted Stroehmann. Ted tries to rekindle his short-lived high school romance with Mary, as several other suitors become infatuated with her, particularly Matt Dillon's Pat Healy.
Fans of the movie might say it has some of the best jokes of all Farrelly brothers movies. Others perhaps say it is the quintessential Farrelly brothers movies, combining their trademark gross-out gags and outrageous situational comedy with a tender story that ends in a neatly wrapped package.