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Plot: Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic super-hero when he wears a mysterious mask.
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Recent Reviews
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MCT:October 10, 2008Jim Carrey rules. Haha, this movie is so funny. Great effects for it's time and Cameron Diaz's first movie! Good stuff.
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MCT:September 23, 2008They could have gone a bit darker to capture the comic better... but there were great moments in this movie, and some groundbreaking FX.
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MCT:September 21, 2008
Cameron Diaz before she was green *re: Shrek* and Jim Carrey when he was green *Stanley Ipkiss*
Comedy! Definately comedy and a classic at that! -
MCT:September 19, 2008
1 of the best comedies ever, easily.
Greaaaaaat Jim Carrey in his probably best role, and discovery of the cute C. Diaz.
A mix between Tex Avery & Looney Tunes, but with real actors. -
MCT:September 15, 2008
Early Jim Carry classic.. Very funny and visually ahead of its time.. nice mood and atmosphere as well w/ memorable musical momets.
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MCT:September 11, 2008This was a good movie, it is very funny the first time you watch it, it is not a must own but after a while you would want to see it again.
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MCT:September 9, 2008
This is the film that confirmed Jim's insanity for me. It's controlled insanity... don't get me wrong. He's off the charts talented. This was a wild ride of entertainment at a time when americans needed something different to escape with. I'd like to point out that the late great Richard Jeni did a very good job at growing his part in this film. We miss you R.J.!
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MCT:September 7, 2008
Another Carrey movie, still good stuff though, always funny. Also the only movie I actually found Cameron Diaz to look pretty good, with the whole short hair thing, meh..
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MCT:August 27, 2008
I have a soft spot since childhood, one of the few films Carrey's 'whackiness' enhances my enjoyment in a film.
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MCT:August 21, 2008
Based off the Dark Horse Comic Book, thought Jim Carrey did well has the character. Very funny movie, worth a rental if you've not seen it.
Also stars the beautiful Cameron Diaz who works well with both Carrey's characters The Mask and Stanley. -
MCT:August 20, 2008
Years before Jim Carrey was respected as a dramatic actor, the "rubber face" stand up-comedian paid his rent as one of many stars on the sketch comedy show "In Living Color." His big-screen debut as the incorrigible pet detective Ace Venture gained Carrey widespread exposure as an upcoming comic, but it was his performance in the 1994 slapstick comic-book-to-film adaptation of "The Mask" that paved his path to box office gold. Co-starring fellow unknown Cameron Diaz and featuring groundbreaking special effects, "The Mask" is a comic classic that revolutionized the use of CGI in film and introduced the hilarious Carrey as the forerunner in the next generation of Hollywood blockbusters.
Carrey stars as Stanley Ipkiss, a nice-guys-finish-last bank clerk whose life is turned around when he discovers a mysterious mask floating in a nearby river. When his curiosity sways him to put on the mask after another depressing night, he unexpectedly transforms into the Mask, a shape-shifting, wise-cracking cartoon with the special powers of a superhero. Instead of using his powers for good, Stanley begins to exact revenge on the city bullies, and gains a new enemy with Dorian Tyrell (Peter Greene) when he beats his gang to a bank job and steals his woman (Diaz) at the local hotspot. Stanley refuses to return to his safe, boring life before the Mask, but the green-faced character is on the police hit list and Dorian wants the power of the mask for his own, and will stop at nothing to get it.
"The" Mask" is a fun mix of action, comedy and romance that wouldn't have been possible without Jim Carrey, who commands the physically demanding lead role with the same kind of exuberant confidence that has since turned him into a star. Don't expect too much from "The Mask" outside of what Carrey brings to the project though, because the writing is only mediocre compared to the obvious improvisations performed by the actors. Overall, the film is a colorful live-action vision of what it would be like to live inside a Tex Avery cartoon, where giant mallets can be pulled from pockets and ticking bombs swallowed whole. Revolutionizing the industry with its amazing CGI-driven cartoon visuals and welcoming a comic genius to the front lines of Hollywood, "The Mask" holds a special place in film history that everybody has enjoyed at least once.
DVD Review:
"The Mask" has been re-released on DVD under New Line's Platinum Series brand and includes a new selection of special features. The film has been transferred over in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and includes an EX 5.1 Surround Sound audio track, making each and every outrageous gag look and sound absolutely amazing. The bonus material on the single disc starts off with two full-length audio commentary tracks, and follows up with deleted scenes with optional director commentary, four production featurettes, and the original theatrical trailer.
The first commentary track includes various crew members from the production of the film, while the second track is the original 1996 DVD audio commentary with director Chuck Russell. The second audio commentary is actually more favorable than the newer track, simply because it features the only relevant voice (the director's) other than the much-desired Jim Carrey. While it's nice to hear input from guys like the cinematographer on how certain visuals were created, it's a complete disaster trying to decipher that information while six guys are talking at once.
Only two deleted scenes actually made the final cut of the DVD, and boy are they a complete waste of time. Along with an alternate opening that shows famous Viking Erik the Red literally discovering America in order to hide the infamous mask, fans can also experience the death of backstabbing journalist, Peggy. The numerous featurettes on the disc are much more enjoyable, namely "Return to Edge City," an in-depth documentary on the origin and making-of "The Mask," but there's plenty of more behind-the-scenes information in the shorter specials "Introducing Cameron Diaz," "Cartoon Logic," and "What Makes Fido Run." This isn't necessarily a strong Special Edition DVD, but it is a significant difference from the barebones disc that was released eight years ago. If you're a fan of Jim Carrey, and you don't already own the film on DVD, this is certainly a disc worth picking up. -
MCT:August 15, 2008
Quite possibly the best Jim Carrey movie ever made. Its also where Cameron Diaz got her real start. Just a great movie that everyone needs to see. I could watch this all day and not get bored.
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MCT:August 4, 2008
This is one of the first PG-13 movies I remember seeing as a 4-year-old, so I was exposed to some pretty off-the-wall behavior at an early age. Of course, I loved it. Just watching the mambo scene got me riled up:D And for the longest time, I had no idea this was Diaz's first.
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MCT:August 2, 2008
i remember watchin tis movie wen i wuz a little gurl ten i let my cuzins borrow it...neva heard of it again...
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MCT:August 2, 2008Nope - just Jim Carrey being manic - same as all of his other movies. And not the first time he's been green, either.
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MCT:July 26, 2008Jim Carrey doing what he does best, and having a legitimate reason for going as over the top as possible. The special effects were amazing at the time - especially those used to make Cameron Diaz look incredibly attractive.
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MCT:July 23, 2008
Jim Carrey... Mask... A dangerous combination, which works like a hurricane!
And Milo, our favorite dog... :D Trust him to save the day when all else fails!
Perhaps the visual side of the movie isn't all too believable, but then again, I think that's the point! Fun, hilarious, perhaps on its best when watched for the first time - and then with several years in between.
On its own, the movie would suck so bad, but this is The Mask, and all things in the movie are very much "in character", so there should be no whining. -
MCT:July 21, 2008
Cute and amusing comic book movie that shows the comedic chops of Jim Carrey as well as introduces us all to Cameron Diaz.
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MCT:July 20, 2008Eh, I could give this movie a miss. It is not that I don't like the movie. . . No, it is that I don't like this movie. . . anymore. It is certainly not the worst movie anymore, and especially not since I did like it at one point in my life, but it just doesn't strike my fancy anymore.
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MCT:July 20, 2008
Its good they set this whole story in a sort of semi-realistic city, because otherwise the story, comedy, and craziness of this film would have been too much. Excellent performance, by the way, Mr. Carrey.
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MCT:July 20, 2008
Though I love jim carey in his dramatic roles, this is one of his better comedic ones. kinda fun, but obviously super silly.
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Wiccanmagicianposted 246 days ago -
Hey If you Want to find some Awesome Movie Quotes, and if you like Jim Carey, I just Made a quiz on flixter, Called The Jim Carrey Famous Movie Lines Quiz (I'll give you the quotes and you tell me the movie) so take it and let me know what you think.
http://www.flixster.com/user/everlastingfulfillme/quiz/the-jim-carrey-famous-movie-lines-quiz?invitorId=810795327posted 268 days ago -
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such a funny movie i luv jim carrey!!! awesome movie super funny!
posted 425 days ago -
this is a really funny movie ! i love it !!!! i would wach it one more time
posted 712 days ago -
has to be one of the better jim carrey films during the 90's with such travesties like the cable guy and batman forever. the mask boasts some great lively comics of jim, and a great jazzy soundtrack, and hits the nail on the head.
posted 717 days ago -
THIS FILM IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE,JIM WAS MADE FOR THE PART,THERE AGAIN I THINK THE FILM WAS MADE FOR HIM WKD
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