The Mask

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The Mask

PG-13

Released Jul 29, 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.

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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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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 12, 2013

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Michael Sragow

The New Yorker

The gangland plot is flimsy (bad guy Peter Greene wears too much eyeliner), and the jokes are erratic, but it's a far better showcase for Carrey's comic-from-Uranus talent than Ace Ventura.

Apr 12, 2013

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Carrey and his aggressive overbite are back, but this time he's better used as an ingredient instead of as the plot.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 12, 2013

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Joshua M. Patton

CBR

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

Rated: 6/10

Jul 31, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Over the top in all of the best ways, even after 30 years.

May 18, 2024

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Jim Carrey is the movies' wildest physical comic in decades. Come to think of it, has there ever been anyone quite this insane?

Rated: 3/4

Feb 25, 2022

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Rami A

Jim Carrey's energy, charisma, and humor are what carry this movie. A lot of things may not have aged well, but it's still a fun and somewhat silly movie that I believe shouldn't be taken seriously.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Audience Member

absolute entertainment

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Dave A

This film and character are legendary!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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John R

It's party time! P A R T why? Because I gotta

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Mitchell S

It's zany, but funny. Jim Carrey usually does a bang-up job. The effects are slightly dated but it fits for the overall comic tone.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Melissa M

This was Cameron Diaz's first movie. She went on to star in many other comedy cult classics. This film came out in 1994. This is probably one of Jim Carrey's best movies. Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss is a mild-mannered banker. That's looking for the bigger better deal. He has a chance to be larger than life when he finds a mysterious mask. When he puts it on his life is never the same. This movie is a perfect display of Jim Carrey's comedic talent & timing. Amy Yasbeck plays Peggy Brandt an ambitious reporter. Ben Stein known for his deadpan humor has a small role in the film. He's always fun to watch. Even the dog Milo is doggone funny when he gets his turn to wear the mask. This is definitely one of the funniest movies of the '90s. No matter how many times you see it it's still LOL. The only criticism is that there are so many movies that feel the need to have a screeching cat scenes. There is one scene where the mask is making balloon animals. After he discards one of the balloons. It lands on a screeching cat. The mask making balloon animals for hooligans is purrfect. But screeching cats is paws-sitively cliche & very catty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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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: New Line Cinema, Laurenfilm S.A.
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

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