Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

The eccentric pet detective is coaxed out of his exile in a Buddhist monastery to search for a missing sacred bat deep in the African jungle. The picture is a comedy sequel that follows his unconventional investigations. It stars Jim Carrey and Simon Callow.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls is presented as a programme in the movie genre. It follows the adventures of an eccentric pet detective, continuing the style established in the earlier instalment. The title signals a return to the character’s unconventional investigations, positioning the work firmly as a comedy sequel. It retains the humour that defined its predecessor. In this instalment the detective finds himself living in exile at a Buddhist monastery. He is persuaded to leave that tranquil setting and embark on a new assignment: locating a missing sacred bat that has disappeared somewhere deep in the African jungle. The premise combines the detective’s oddball methods with an exotic, jungle backdrop, and the detective’s unconventional investigative style drives the chase. The film features Jim Carrey reprising the role of the quirky detective, alongside Simon Callow, who joins the cast for this adventure. Their involvement underscores the comedic nature of the story, with the pairing promising the characteristic humour and absurdity associated with the series. Their chemistry contributes to the film’s light‑hearted tone. As a sequel, the programme builds on the established formula of absurd investigations, taking the protagonist out of his monastic refuge and thrusting him into a wild, untamed environment. The narrative remains centred on the hunt for the sacred bat, maintaining the focus on the detective’s eccentric pursuit. The story stays focused on the singular mission throughout.