The Mask

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The Mask

PG-13

1994

1h 41m

Comedy

Action

Fantasy

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When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local nightclub singer Tina Carlyle (Cameron Diaz). Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell (Peter Greene), whose goons get blamed for the heist.

Critics Consensus

It misses perhaps as often as it hits, but Jim Carrey's manic bombast, Cameron Diaz' blowsy appeal, and the film's overall cartoony bombast keep The Mask afloat.

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Malcolm Knox

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 24

This is two projects, one brilliant, the other mediocre.

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep 23

3.5/4

Carrey holds his own with the special effects, and even keeps from being upstaged by Milo, the mighty Jack Russell terrier.

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

04/12/2013

2.5/4

When his face turns green and his limbs get limber, Carrey's pretty much unstoppable. This cartoon-y creation is an amazing fusion of physical comedy and state-of-the- art cinema illusion.

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

Nov 11

3.5/5

Utilizing wonderful dual turns from its lead and fantastic Oscar-nominated visual effects, The Mask remains one of Jim Carrey's most fun & wildly entertaining films from when he was at the height of his stardom.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Nov 10

Given any thought, the morality of the film is, itself, questionable as it tries to let Ipkiss ride off into the sunset with Tina without paying for crimes he is responsible for regardless of whether he did them while wearing the enchanted mask or not.

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Joshua M. Patton

CBR

07/31/2024

6/10

The humor in The Mask movie hasn't aged well.

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Carrie

Apr 20

The Mask is a childhood favorite. I love Jim Carey and his classic comedy. it was a treat to see this in the theatre all these years later.

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sunny B

@RT15425341 May 8

my parents showed me this and i loved it!!!, it's so funny, i would re-watch this a lot, Jim carrey did really good, i like the old cartoony style, i'm so glad my parents told me to watch it, if you haven't seen it it's a must-watch! :)

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Revyn B

@Revyn May 7

Since I was 4 I’ve loved this movie

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Musa A

@doodleflame Apr 26

That movie was S-S-S-SMOKIN!!

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Ben W

@Username618 Apr 25

Spoiler alert. So. I think that there is a prob. Typically, the idea is- here is someone, who just needs a catalyst. And the idea of a catalyst is, it changes, it does not itself change. But with the mask, Stanley Ipkiss can actually fight? when in a passion, at the end. And yet somehow, hitting someone repeatedly in the face, however mechant they are, does not feel terribly inspiring.

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Jessica B

@JessicaSantos Apr 20

The Mask é talvez a performance mais explosiva de Jim Carrey. Ele mistura comédia física com efeitos cartunescos de forma perfeita, criando um personagem totalmente elástico, imprevisível e magnético. Em poucas palavras: criativo, exagerado e extremamente divertido — um marco da comédia dos anos 90.

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Synopsis

When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local nightclub singer Tina Carlyle (Cameron Diaz). Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell (Peter Greene), whose goons get blamed for the heist.

Director: Chuck Russell
Producer: Robert Engelman
Screenwriter: Mike Werb
Distributor: Laurenfilm S.A., New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Dark Horse Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 29, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $119.9M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, DTS