Me, Myself & Irene (2000)
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The story
The film centers around a Rhode Island state trooper named Charlie who, after years of continuously suppressing his feelings, suffers a psychotic breakdown that results in a second personality, Hank, and must deal with his newfound condition while escorting a woman named Irene who is being hunted by her mob-affiliated ex-boyfriend. Charlie is a meek man who is frequently taken advantage of by those around him. When he is ordered to escort Irene from Rhode Island to Massena, New York, he must navigate the complications of his dual personality while protecting her from the dangers posed by her past.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Charlie Baileygates, a meek Rhode Island state trooper, develops a split personality named 'Hank' to cope with the mistreatment he faces from others, including his wife. While on duty, he is ordered to escort Irene Waters, who is being hunted by her mob-connected ex-boyfriend, Dickie. After a series of events leads to them being on the run, they travel toward Rhode Island. Along the way, they encounter a man named Whitey. During the journey, Hank's aggressive personality causes complications. Eventually, they reach a train where Dickie kidnaps Irene. Charlie and Hank work together to save her. In a final confrontation on a bridge, Charlie faces his fears, permanently nullifying Hank's personality. Dickie is killed by Whitey, and Charlie is hailed as a hero, receiving a promotion. Irene is cleared of her charges and eventually accepts Charlie's proposal.
- First release year
- 2000
- Runtime (minutes)
- 116
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Bobby Farrelly; Peter Farrelly
- Writers
- Peter Farrelly · writer; Mike Cerrone · writer; Bobby Farrelly · writer
- Cast and characters
- Jim Carrey · Charlie; Renée Zellweger · Irene; Chris Cooper; Robert Forster; Richard Jenkins
- Genres
- slapstick; black comedy
- Themes
- identity; dual personality
- Tone and mood
- slapstick; black comedy
- Setting
- Rhode Island and New York
- Premise and plot tags
- road movie; buddy comedy
- Content notes
- R-rated
- Reception
- The film was a box office success but received mixed reviews from critics, who noted its reliance on crude humor and a repetitive plot.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 47% · review count: 102; Metacritic · score: 49 · scale: 100 · review count: 35
- Awards and nominations
- Teen Choice Award · winning films · win
- Production trivia
- This was the Farrelly brothers' second film with Jim Carrey.; The film features a post-credits scene where characters look for Charlie's thumb.; The film's soundtrack contains eight covers of Steely Dan songs.
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