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The Master of Disguise

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Pistachio Disguisey (Dana Carvey), a genial waiter at his father Frabbrizio's (James Brolin) Italian restaurant, possesses an uncanny knack for mimicry. What he doesn't know is that his talent is genetic, and that he is the descendent of a long line of Masters of Disguise, all of whom have inherited the secret family gift known as Energico. Initially, Pistachio is a klutz, but little by little, he learns to harness his inherited power, and sallies forth to utilize Energico to its fullest.
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An ill-concieved attempt to utilize Dana Carvey's talent for mimicry, The Master of Disguise is an irritating, witless farce weighted down by sophomoric gags.

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Matt Singer ScreenCrush In a 40-year career in horror, David Cronenberg never dreamed up an image as chilling or stomach-churning as Dana Carvey as a human turtle. Rated: 2/10 Jan 29, 2019 Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club A film about as funny as a seeping wound. May 29, 2013 Full Review Christy Lemire Associated Press Such a sad irony that Dana Carvey, who's made his name bringing celebrities to life with uncanny impersonations, should make such a lifeless movie based on characters of his own creation. May 29, 2013 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...fares even worse than its noxious reputation might’ve indicated. Rated: 1/4 Oct 1, 2023 Full Review Adam Smith Radio Times While some of the make-up effects are mildly diverting (Carvey disguises himself as a turtle and a cherry pie), they hardly make up for the lame screenplay, barely coherent plot and increasingly desperate mugging. Rated: 1/5 May 2, 2014 Full Review Total Film If Carvey's looking for a comeback, then playing a cloying dimwit with an annoying accent isn't the place to start. Rated: 1/5 May 29, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Arron P The best movie , I love this movie as a child so much nostalgia, idc about the hate , I loved it as a kid and I love it more as a adult Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Irina N My family and I loved this movie! Many years later we still mention it occasionally lol Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Donald K One his best movies in my opinion! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Joshua L Great movie for family Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Paige F one of the best movies of all time. gets too much hate. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Chase R. An underrated, under appreciated masterpiece in disguise. Terribly terrific & comical, a true classic for the 90’s generation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Pistachio Disguisey (Dana Carvey), a genial waiter at his father Frabbrizio's (James Brolin) Italian restaurant, possesses an uncanny knack for mimicry. What he doesn't know is that his talent is genetic, and that he is the descendent of a long line of Masters of Disguise, all of whom have inherited the secret family gift known as Energico. Initially, Pistachio is a klutz, but little by little, he learns to harness his inherited power, and sallies forth to utilize Energico to its fullest.
Director
Perry Andelin Blake
Producer
Sidney Ganis, Alex Siskin, Barry Bernardi, Todd Garner
Screenwriter
Dana Carvey, Harris Goldberg
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Happy Madison Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Revolution Studios
Rating
PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 10, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$40.4M
Runtime
1h 20m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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