The Mask

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The Mask

PG-13

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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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

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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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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

Utilizing wonderful dual turns from its lead and fantastic Oscar-nominated visual effects, The Mask remains one of Jim Carrey's most fun & wildly entertaining films from when he was at the height of his stardom.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 11, 2025

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Given any thought, the morality of the film is, itself, questionable as it tries to let Ipkiss ride off into the sunset with Tina without paying for crimes he is responsible for regardless of whether he did them while wearing the enchanted mask or not.

Nov 10, 2025

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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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vicente o

film very creative and funny protagonist very good and antagonist very good i like character musical:9 acting :10 history:10 final note:10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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Gustavo B

I really liked this film, it's an funny movie, I recommended who likes comedy movies to see in free times alone or with somebody. The film starts with a sad bank teller named Stanley Ipkiss that find a mask that gives powers to him, his life sucks so when he finds this mask, his life changed completely, the police tries to get him and some bandits try to get the mask because of the powers to get revenge on your boss.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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RyRy_alt R.

Smokin good barbecue!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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Kyle G

Not for me. I didn't care for the humor and thought the movie was quite boring.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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Brayden G

So funny and I absolutely love Jim Carrey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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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

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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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