Farrelly Brothers

The Profile

The Farrelly Brothers (Peter and Bobby Farrelly) are American film directors known for broad, irreverent comedies such as Dumb and Dumber (1994), There's Something About Mary (1998), Me, Myself & Irene (2000) and Shallow Hal (2001).

Their films often combine coarse, irreverent and vulgar humour with satirical looks at social norms; recurring themes include beauty standards, body image and romantic relationships.

DeBaser reviews describe the Farrelly Brothers as makers of broad, coarse comedies that mix vulgar jokes with unexpectedly delicate moments. Reviews highlight Jim Carrey's performance in Me, Myself & Irene and the thematic focus on beauty standards in Shallow Hal. Overall reception in these reviews is positive-to-mixed, praising laughs and occasional thoughtful points.