This film, with its outrageous character and over-the-top comedic style, became a massive box office hit and solidified Carrey's image as a comedic powerhouse. It led to a string of successful films, including The Mask (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), solidifying his position as one of the biggest comedy stars of the 1990s.