Even when he goes full Ace Ventura, it still really works.
Opinions towards Jim Carrey’s take on Edward Nygma a.k.a The Riddler have definitely softened in recent years.
Remember, this version of The Riddler was always intended to be a psychotic stalker with a manic, unquenchable obsession for all things related to Bruce Wayne.
Although his performance is objectively absurd on a number of levels, it actually fits perfectly within the confines of Batman Forever’s tone and story; context is key.