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The Mask

Play trailer Poster for The Mask PG-13 Released Jul 29, 1994 1h 41m Comedy Action Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 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 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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Frans B Loved it! This movie is in so many ways innovative and groundbreaking. Amazing cinematography and stunning visuals. Great story and nicely brought to screen. Whole cast excels in character, nobody could have portrayed Stanley better than Jim Carrey. Absolutely bonkers, very fast paced and filled with witty one liners I still use to this day. Highly entertaining Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Ben P This movie is really weird. The meatball part and the alarm clock part are the best, but the worst part is when the alarm clock got smashed... RIP Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Luis G I remembered really liking this movie as a kid, but now as an adult, it's meh. Stanley is a boring underdog, and Dorian is a generic crime boss. Trish does barely anything but looks pretty and needs a man to save her. The best character was Milo; he had the funnier moments with the mask on than Stanley. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Maria V Great. Funny, unique cartoonish style, silly and most jokes aren't disgusting! :-) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Gonzalo T Cameron Diaz felt like an unreachable angel—radiating a kind of beauty that etched itself into my young imagination. The visual effects were unlike anything I’d seen before, and the film’s rhythm was smooth and steady, carrying me effortlessly through its wild, cartoonish world. A true childhood rush. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Angelo G Don't you just love Halloween? This movie is iconic and needs a true sequel. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 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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