Sonic the Hedgehog is a successful video game adaptation featuring the speedy hedgehog battling the evil Dr. Robotnik, who seeks to steal Sonic's powers. Sonic teams up with Tom to stop Robotnik and save the world. The film blends action, quirky comedy, and special effects succinctly. The buddy comedy between Sonic and Tom contrasts with Robotnik's hilarious chaos. Jim Carrey brilliantly portrays Robotnik, showcasing his slapstick skills. Following Sonic's success, Carrey returned for the sequel and third installment, playing Robotnik and his brother.

Carrey infused Dr. Robotnik with comedic charm and slapstick humor, reflecting his forty-year legacy in comedy. Before becoming the iconic villain, Carrey began as a stand-up comic. His physical comedy and impressions garnered him a following, leading to his pursuit of acting. In 1994, he starred in hits like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, all achieving box office success.

Jim Carrey started as an impressionist and stand-up comic, something fans and agents began to notice. Struggling with poverty and hoping to be successful, Less than ten years later, Carrey had made almost that entire amount with his release of three great comedy films, and continued to dominate the box office with his comedy films. The first film that started his 1994 domination was Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

James Robinson, producer of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was on a mission to create a popular comedy that would appeal to a large audience. He recruited a gag writer, Tom Shadyac, to polish off a developing script and hired him to direct it. After an arduous casting process with no luck in casting Ace Ventura, The director let Carrey help rewrite the script while also encouraging improvisation during the filming. Carrey told the LA Times:

Melissa Robinson, played by Courtney Cox, plays the Miami Dolphin's publicist who hires Ace for the case. As he digs into the case, he realizes NFL Miami Dolphins star player Dan Marino is also missing, making the case even more dire to be solved. The film was riddled with hilarious catchphrases, raunchy jokes, and just as much slapstick comedy as a movie can hold. It even came with one of the best band cameos in a film from the death metal band Cannibal Corpse.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective came with a lot of charm and Carrey nailed the underestimated underdog character of Ace Ventura. However, critics were not big fans of the film. Famous critic Roger Ebert felt it was uninspired and long, while others considered it forgettable. Their unkind words toward the film were no match for Carrey's talents because Carrey's physical comedy was refreshing, which is why it brought crowds to the theater. The film's success spawned a sequel, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, as well as an animated series.

Jim Carrey's trajectory toward success continued with the release of the film The Mask. The founder and the vice president of Dark Horse Comics had reached out to New Line Cinema about adapting The Mask ​​​​​​from comic book to live action after other studios had reached out. The film was initially written as a horror movie but was later rewritten with a lot more jokes and a broader family-friendly vibe. When it came to casting, When Carrey was officially hired as Stanley Ipkis, the writing team let Carrey help with some of the rewrites of the script.

Stanley struggles with loneliness and yearns for change in his life. One day, he finds a mysterious wooden mask that transforms him into a green-faced over-the-top person, with superhuman strength and the ability to transform into anything.

It showcased Jim Carrey's ability to play two different characters, making it one of the best performances of his career. who had auditioned for the role before she had even taken acting lessons. The film was praised for its brilliant special effects and prosthetics, earning it an Emmy nomination for Best Visual Effects. The reviews for The Mask leaned more positively than Carrey's previous film, with Siskel and Ebert both giving Carrey more praise than they did for Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The success that Carrey had received was unfathomable, but there was still one more film that elevated him to a comic superstar.

Dumb and Dumber was the final hit for Jim Carrey in 1994. The Farrelly brothers had tried to get the film made for quite some time but couldn't seem to get it all together. After limited success, they decided they'd make the film themselves with Peter Farrelly directing. It was the first film that the Farrelly brothers had made and thankfully not the last.

When they got to casting, After watching it, their interests were piqued, and they pursued him for the role of Lloyd Christmas. Given the success of his other previous films, As for Lloyd's counterpart, New Line Cinema wanted to cast another comedian opposite Carrey.

In Dumb and Dumber, the part of Harry Dunne was played by Jeff Daniels. Daniels was looking to change up his acting a little bit and sought out some comedic roles over his many dramatic ones. However, Daniels was inspired by Carrey's talents from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and was eager to switch up his career with a challenge like a comedy. Daniels also really enjoyed the reading with the Farrellys and Carrey, so he took the small payment for the opportunity.

As they began their buddy road trip, they ran into all kinds of issues because the briefcase they were delivering was a ransom that was supposed to be picked up. As they get closer to the presumed owner of the briefcase, Mary Swanson, both Harry and Lloyd double-cross one another as they develop feelings for Mary. The film garnered more praise for Daniels' and Carrey's performances and they found Daniels to be a stand-out in his comedic performance as a dramatic actor. Today, Dumb and Dumber is listed in Empire's top 500 films, and also considered by Total Film as one of the greatest comedies ever made.

Jim Carrey was known for most of his career as a literal flexible comedian, but he took on some deeper roles later on, like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Carrey gravitated away from exclusively doing comedy and demonstrated some superb acting skills along the way, earning numerous accolades. He won two Golden Globes for his roles in Man on the Moon and The Truman Show, respectively. After a long and successful career, Jim Carrey often teases retirement. He now focuses on his paintings at home and embraces a more solaceous lifestyle. In the age of sequels and reboots, though, the audience craves more of their favorite iconic characters from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.

When asked whether he was retiring officially after the Sonic films, Carrey told Comicbook.com:

Fans were happy to see Carrey return for a comedic role in Sonic The Hedgehog, which both turned a new generation onto him and brought long-time fans back to the familiar comedy style that made them fall in love with him in the first place. With talent still flowing from Carrey, the audience can stay cautiously optimistic about the release of another film or two, so long as Carrey finds them important for people to watch.