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Hyperactive mayhem results when a mild-manned banker discovers an ancient mask that transforms him into a zany prankster with superhuman powers in this special-effects-intensive comedy. The wildly imp... read more read more...rovisational Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, a decent-hearted but socially awkward guy who one night finds a strange mask. Carrey's trademark energy reveals itself after Stanley puts on the mask and the banker transforms into The Mask, a green-skinned, zoot-suited fireball. The rubber-faced Mask possesses the courage to do the wild, fun things that Stanley fears, including romancing Tina Carlyle (Cameron Diaz). In addition to Carrey's physical talents, the film makes effective use of digital visual effects that bestow the Mask with superhuman speed, insane flexibility, and popping eyes out of a Tex Avery cartoon. The larger narrative, involving the efforts of Tina's gangster boyfriend to destroy Stanley and use the mask's powers for evil, prove less interesting than the anarchic comic set pieces, including a particularly memorable dance number to "Cuban Pete." The film delivered enough laughs to become a surprise hit and, along with the same year's Dumb and Dumber, establish Carrey's status as a comedy superstar. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Chuck Russell

Release Date: July 29, 1994

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DVD Release Date: February 6, 2001

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  • aquateen2
    December 28, 2011
    aquateen2
    The Mask is the funniest film I have ever seen in my life. It's the film that started my love for the talented Jim Carrey. His enthusiasm and rubber faced antics really bring the comic book hero to life and the acting from Cameron Diaz as Stanley Ipkiss' love interest cannot be w... read morethout praise. It's the rare slapstick comedy film that can be enjoyed by anyone. Jim makes the most of the materials he is given, you'll love his lively stunts and the references to classic Warner Bros. cartoons from the golden age of animation. A jazzy film with a classic feel that's by far the best of Carrey physically.
  • scottgreen96
    October 30, 2011
    scottgreen96
    The sort of film you can put on a saturday afternoon and actually pay attention to, funny in a way and a fun story and all round.
  • skeletonking101
    September 13, 2011
    skeletonking101
    Carrey could've done a lot better in this film
  • fb729949618
    August 1, 2011
    fb729949618
    Great whacky Jim Carrey movie. Loved it as a kid......one of a kind.
  • deano
    July 7, 2011
    deano
    S-S-S-SMOKIN'! Awesome, hilariously funny and crazy action-comedy of a wise-cracking love-crazy and crime-fighting green tornado. Jim Carrey brings an awesome acting on his rubber-faced when wearing a green mask.
    The success of the film wholly depends on Carrey, as he has to sel... read morel his characters' frenzied insanity so that it's believable as a reflection of Stanley's inner self while at the same time likable but teetering on the edge of becoming obnoxiously overbearing. Of course, the amazing special effects and make-up help, as well as the clever script and more than competent directing and cinematography, but with the wrong actor in the part, the whole affair could have easily collapsed.
    And Cameron Diaz is a real knockout in her debut, even keeping pace with the rubber-legged Carrey in the dance sequence that has to be seen to be believed.
    I like the scene of The Mask in a hilarious part where he dances and makes the police squad dance either. It really makes one wanna dance.
    Based on Dark Horse comic book series created by writer John Arcudi and artist Doug Mahnke, and based on a concept by publisher Mike Richardson.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    June 5, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    The Mask is a very interesting comedy film. With brilliant directing by Chuck Russell, The Mask is an entertaining humourous film with style. I thought the plot was very interesting and like I said, interesting. Based on The Mask comic book, The filmmakers have toned down violen... read morece and has reinvented a different style for the film. The violence in the film plays out more for comic relief than anything else. Jim Carrey delivers one of his most memorable performances of his career as mild mannered banker Stanley Ipkiss who finds a green Mask and puts it on only to realize the mask has powers that turn him into a prankster. The Mask is terrific special effects laden comedy film with a hint of Sci Fi. The Mask is of course memorable for Cameron Diaz' acting debut, and this is really her best performance of her career. The Mask is a well acted film with a great story, good directing and plenty of laughs. This is one of Jim Carrey's best performances and he is truly electrifying on screen. The Mask is visually appealing, and it has a fairly good story. The film is silly at times, but never goes overboard to become irritating to the viewer. The Mask is an exciting, thrilling film that everytime I watch, I always get entertained. There's never anything boring here, at times, you see that things could have been done better with the film, but fore what it is, The Mask manages to be one, entertaining and memorable comedic ride.
  • ajv2688
    May 30, 2011
    ajv2688
    I thought this movie was really fun and humorous when I was young, but now it's just stupid. Still, if you love Jim Carrey and stupid comedy, this is a great movie. Overall, it's entertaining.
  • DreamExtractor
    May 9, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Ha, this movie is always fun to watch. Jim Carrey fits the role perfectly. The story is fun. I didnt like Cameron Diaz in this. But overall the people who dont like it are wrong.
  • TheGame90
    November 2, 2010
    TheGame90
    It's been a while since I saw it...And it is still a good movie. Surprisingly good effects.
  • coollala0910
    October 3, 2010
    coollala0910
    Good and enjoyable film. It may be very cartoony but Jim Carrey's jokes and gags make it a fun watching experience. A must-see for those who like cartoons. Just stay away from the sequel!

    "SMOKIN'!"

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Critic Reviews

Owen Gleiberman
July 6, 2010
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

Carrey now has the clout to find a vehicle worthy of his hyperactive gooniness. When he does, we'll see if he's truly a jester for our time or simply the moron of the moment. Full Review

Leonard Klady
November 24, 2008
Leonard Klady, Variety

Adroitly directed, viscerally and visually dynamic and just plain fun. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
April 18, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

The results are easy to watch, though awfully familiar and simpleminded. Full Review

Janet Maslin
June 8, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

Bright-eyed, crazily intense, irrepressibly silly, Mr. Carrey can be funny without fireworks. He deserves material clever enough to let him do just that. Full Review

Peter Travers
June 6, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Carrey is the ultimate party dude, and like the masked man says, this party is smokin'.

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The Mask is a perfect vehicle for the talents of Jim Carrey, who underwhelmed me with Ace Ventura, Pet Detective but here seems to have found a story and character that work together with manic energy. Full Review

Joe Brown
January 1, 2000
Joe Brown, Washington Post

Even without the state-of-the-art, boundary-busting computerized effects from Industrial Light & Magic, Carrey's a human cartoon, and his spontaneous, Avery-esque, anything-for-a-laugh outrageousness ... Full Review

Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

Doesn't have any more material than a Tex Avery cartoon. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

As a comedy, The Mask is genial, but its recycled plot is far too thin for the film to succeed as either an adventure or a spoof. Full Review

John J. Puccio
December 19, 2008
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

...a kind of Roger Rabbit on steroids that still holds up well after all these years. Full Review

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    • The Mask/Stanley Ipkiss: All right, this is the moment where a man shows what he's truly made of. [gun cocks next to his head] Crap.
    • The Mask/Stanley Ipkiss: S-s-s-s-s-s-mokin'!
    • The Mask/Stanley Ipkiss: Hold on to you lug nuts it's time for an overhaul!
    • Charlie Schumacher: No, I don't smoke, but for you? I'd shoot the Surgeon General!
    • Police Officer: Bazooka?
    • The Mask/Stanley Ipkiss: I have a permit for that...
    • Doyle: Picture of Kellaway's wife.
    • Lt. Mitch Kellaway: What? [beat] Margaret! You son of a bitch!
    • The Mask/Stanley Ipkiss: Jeez! I figured you had a sense of humor, after all...you married her!
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  • In which of his movies does Jim Carrey say the following quote... "Somebody stop me!"  Answer »
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