Acting performances that surprised you?

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I also refuse to watch any movie with Jim Carrey in it, although it seems like I would have liked "A Series of Unfortunate Events".  Does anybody know if Carrey was as annoying as he usually is in that movie?
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If you're open to the idea of changing your perception of Jim Carrey, you might want to check out Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It's not a comedy and there are no "this is goofy Jim Carrey" moments. You really have to pay attention and think while you're watching it. It can be somewhat difficult to follow (like Memento), but once you understand what's going on it's definitely worth it. My roommate hated it, but I thought it was a great movie.

YMMV.