May 9, 2011
A movie with a lot a heart. But sadly nobody wants to watch such a sad story ever again.
Cher,
Sam Elliott,
Eric Stoltz,
Estelle Getty,
Richard Dysart
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This is the true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz), a personable young man suffering from "lionitis," a fatal disease which causes hideous facial disfigurement. The son of freewheeling biker Rusty D... read more
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Release Date: March 8, 1985
Keywords:
touching,
true story,
eric stoltz,
sam elliot,
rocky dennis,,
Jim Carrey ,
Eric Stoltz ,
Sam Elliot ,
Laura Dern
DVD Release Date: October 10, 2000
Stats: 1,761 reviews
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April 9, 2011Unlike the tale of the handsome prince who exists inside a toad, ''Mask'' is a movie whose ugly exterior hides not a beautiful soul but a sentimental one...
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October 6, 2010I remember watching this movie when I was younger wondering when the rig was going to drive out and turn into the command center like it does on the cartoon. When I finally figured out that this movie and the cartoon M.A.S.K. were not the same thing I found that it was a pretty ... read more
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April 25, 2010My introduction to the talents of Eric Stoltz.
This is an emotional, loosely adapted true story that, as good as it is, might have been better served as an idie production. Not surprisingly, Universal Studios spruced it up, polished it, sugar-coated it, and eliminated about 5... read more -
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April 27, 2008A quite sad, yet touching story about outsiderness and how pure willpower and love can overcome a very tragic fate. It's even more sad to know that this movie was based on real events, but at the same time that also made it very inspiring, as it leaves you in the end with a compe... read more
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December 29, 2007In my opinon one of the most emotional films ever made both Eric Stoltz and Cher played great parts in this and despite problems their relationship came across as a great partnership.
VERDICT: If you haven't seen it, give it a watch, but expect to have a lump in your throat. -
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Critic Reviews
July 18, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A wonderful movie, a story of high spirits and hope and courage. Full Review
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times
One of those movies that try so hard to get their supposedly universal message across that they are likely to put your teeth on edge more often than they bring one little, lonely teardrop to the eye. Full Review
April 16, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Exremely well acted family melodrama about a disfigured boy that in the hands of another director could have been a schmaltzy TV Movie of the Week Full Review
December 26, 2010
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Complex, moving story most appropriate for teens. Full Review
October 25, 2007
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
unforgettable.
July 18, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide
A good movie that could have been a great one with a little more restraint. Full Review
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out
Bogdanovich invests the story with warmth, generosity and considerable power. Full Review
April 3, 2005
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Three great performances (and some great make-up) anchor this tale of facial deformity.
August 29, 2004
Nick Davis, Nick's Flick Picks
A modest film by most stretches, but exquisite acting by Cher, Stoltz, and Laura Dern make it truly special.
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