THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY (MA 15+) Presented in 35mm
There's Something About Mary - Revival House Perth Event Bio
The Farrelly Brothers' 1998 comedy phenomenon is the film that proved gross-out humor and genuine heart could coexist—a raunchy romantic comedy that somehow became the year's biggest comedy hit and made Cameron Diaz a superstar. This is fearlessly crude, surprisingly sweet, and packed with moments you cannot unsee.
Ben Stiller plays Ted, a genuinely nice guy who's spent 13 years pining for Mary (Diaz), his high school crush whose prom night ended in disaster involving a zipper and... well, let's just say it's the most infamous zipper incident in cinema history. When Ted finally hires a private detective (Matt Dillon) to track her down in Miami, he discovers Mary has multiple stalkers, all pretending to be someone they're not to win her affection.
What makes the film work is Diaz's performance—she's not just the object of desire but a fully realized character who's funny, kind, and genuinely worth all this insane obsession. The Farrellys balance shocking gross-out gags (the hair gel scene became instantly legendary) with real romantic stakes. The supporting cast is perfection: Chris Elliott as the creepy friend, Lee Evans as the British architect, and Dillon stealing scenes as the sleazy detective.
Jonathan Richman serves as a musical Greek chorus, commenting on the action between scenes, while the film's soundtrack became a '90s staple. Yes, it's crude. Yes, some jokes haven't aged perfectly. But the film's sweetness beneath the shock value made it more than a gross-out comedy—it's a love story where nice guys can actually win.
Bring someone with a sense of humor. You'll need it.
Present in authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!
When: Friday, December 19th at 7:45 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: MA15+ - Sexual references, crude humor, and THAT zipper scene
The Farrellys' romantic gross-out masterpiece—shockingly crude, surprisingly sweet, and Cameron Diaz at her most luminous.