 Thirteen years after a humiliating high-school episode of prom datus interruptus, angst-driven Ted (Ben Stiller) is still crazy in love with Mary (Cameron Diaz). Hoping for a second chance at wooing the girl of his dreams, he hires sleazy private dick Pat Healy (Matt Dillon) to track her down. However, after taking one look at Mary, Healy decides he wants her for himself. Before long, Mary’s suitors are engaged in a “hair-raising” battle for her affections, and soon, the fur really flies…right out the window! So grab your hair gel, get ready to sing along with Puffy and enjoy another helping of “frank and beans” in this outrageous special edition of the raunchy romantic comedy that’s still a gut-busting blast! Storyline: Ted was a geek in high school, who was going to go to the prom with one of the most popular girls in school, Mary. The prom date never happened, because Ted had a very unusual accident. Thirteen years later he realizes he is still in love with Mary, so he hires a private investigator to track her down. That investigator discovers he too may be in love with Mary, so he gives Ted some false information to keep him away from her. But soon Ted finds himself back into Mary's life, as we watch one funny scene after another. Written by Justin Sharp Cast Notes: Cameron Diaz (Mary Jensen Matthews), Matt Dillon (Pat Healy), Ben Stiller (Ted Stroehmann), Lee Evans [I] (Tucker/Norman Phipps), Chris Elliott [I] (Dom Woganowski [A.K.A. Woogie]), Lin Shaye (Magda), Jeffrey Tambor (Sully), Markie Post (Sheila Jensen [Mary's Mom]), Keith David [I] (Charlie Jensen [Mary's Dad]), W. Earl Brown (Warren Jensen), Sarah Silverman (Brenda), Khandi Alexander (Joanie), Marnie Alexenburg (Lisa), Danny Murphy (Boss' Brother), Richard Tyson (Detective Krevoy). User Comment: Guy Johns Daytona Beach, Florida • "There's Something About Mary" is one of those movies that I heard a lot about but was able to shrug off. When it was released on video, I waited about three months before renting it. Afterwards, I realized waiting was my mistake. This is a very funny movie with gags that work better than most moviemakers could. Directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly they have put gross comedic situations on screen and actually made them humorous, something that a lot of comedies are forgetting to do. The strength of "There's Something About Mary" though, isn't its comedy. The story is remarkably sweet. I literally was rooting for Ted at the end of the film, and there aren't many movies I can say that about. Matt Dillon's Healy is another strong character with the silly moustache and too-perfect teeth. Watching the characters interact was fun, but often it seemed very real. The scene where Mary invites Ted to the prom is a perfect example, as the conversation seems like a conversation that could really take place with the familiar nervous awkwardness we've all felt. The Farrelly brothers along with screenwriter's Ed Decter and John J. Strauss all deserve credit for this true-to-life dialogue. "There's Something About Mary" is some of the most fun you can have watching a movie. It is two hours of comedy, great characters, some neat songs, and a truly charming story. It's one of my favorite movies of all time and definitely my choice for best film of the year. Summary: Best Movie of 1998 IMDb Rating (03/14/15): 7.1/10 from 225,195 users IMDb Rating (09/23/06): 7.3/10 from 19,451 users
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