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The Mask

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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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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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Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Carrey holds his own with the special effects, and even keeps from being upstaged by Milo, the mighty Jack Russell terrier. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 23, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Joshua M. Patton CBR The humor in The Mask movie hasn't aged well. Rated: 6/10 Jul 31, 2024 Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Over the top in all of the best ways, even after 30 years. May 18, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Julian S. THE MASK lets Carrey go full cartoon—wild, elastic, and a little bit filthy. Beneath the chaos there’s a pulse, a sweetness that makes all the madness land. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review Lennox B Such a fun movie were Jim Carrey does what he does best. The super energetic lively funny character. Jim Carrey's best movie by far. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/25 Full Review Ted B 3.5 stars; I was really stuck on Jim Carrey movies back when he was funny: "Ace Ventura" series, "Dumb and Dumber", "Liar Liar", and of course, "The Mask." This was a clever spoof of the popular superhero movies of the 90s. What made this a completely out-of-the-ordinary comedy film was the hilarious physical humor of Carrey. A gold star assist goes to the CGI special effects, ala "Roger Rabbit", and the sexiness of Cameron Diaz. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/25 Full Review Nathaniel P Such a fun and great comedy with a great performance by Carrey Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Eye C It’s always fun to go back to this 90s classic. Jim Carey leaves heart and soul in here but the revelation was Cameron Diaz, from the first moment I saw her big entrance was incredible. What a beautiful human being! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review D P I just knew that this movie looked like trash. But I was bored one evening, and I figured that maybe this was just as good as his Ace Ventura movies. Nope! A far cry from his Ace Ventura movies. I didn't care for this at all. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Chuck Russell

Director

Jim Carrey

Stanley Ipkiss

Cameron Diaz

Tina Carlyle

Peter Riegert

Lt. Mitch Kellaway

Peter Greene

Dorian Tyrell

Amy Yasbeck

Peggy Brandt

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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
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