"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" is a 1994 comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Jim Carrey in the lead role. The film follows the comedic misadventures of Ace Ventura, a quirky and eccentric private detective with a special talent for locating missing animals.
The plot revolves around Ace Ventura being hired to find the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins, a dolphin named Snowflake. As he investigates, he becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy involving the team's upcoming Super Bowl appearance.
Jim Carrey's energetic and over-the-top performance as Ace Ventura helped propel him to stardom and solidified his reputation as a versatile comedic actor. The film was a commercial success and has since become a cult classic, known for its humor, memorable quotes, and Carrey's physical comedy. The success of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" led to the release of a sequel, "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls," in 1995.