The Mask

A sublime zany comedy that highlights Carrey unique talents, the movie couldn't have been done by anyone else. Jim Carrey is one of the all timer's for this film, it's fun and entertaining if a little to long.

Great classic family film! Perfect for movie night!

Best movie ever

Unlucky banker Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey) discovers a mask in a river that gives him superpowers at night. The film that launched Cameron Diaz into our hearts and lives is also one of the more forgotten Jim Carrey masterpieces of slapstick comedy. When son of the mask was released 5 years ago it was slated as destroying the original concept of this film and ruining the family entertainment value of cinema and whereas plans for a sequel were originally thought up in the 90's this is a film best left alone as a sheer conceptual mind blast. Opening with an attempt at cementing some mystical origin, a scuba diver uncovers a case where the mask floats away and our adventure begins. Converting to the interior of an average bank we see Carrey's ordinary Joe conversing with a friend about concert tickets and is attire and laid back attitude instantly recognises as a push over who has no romantic socialism. Therefore cue a fresh face to give the film a far fetched romantic premise and we have a new star on our screens. Cameron Diaz, shot in one of the best making career openings ever (Megan Fox has nothing on this) director Chuck Russell chooses a soaking 20 something Diaz walking through the door before cutting back to Richard Jeni's beautifully spoken "Hold the phone" before switching back to the entrance and zooming in and then up to allow Diaz flicking her hair and walking confidently and purposefully towards the two star struck bankers. A moment of pure genius and idolism. As far as performances go, Diaz certainly generates the right mood for this picture, being perfectly innocent and charming, a figure looking for friendship and love, and the American certainly chances her own splendid dancing and witty humour. Whilst her comedy persona has improved through films such as My best friend's wedding this was a film that begun her road to stardom. Choosing a normal average bored character in day to day rota Carrey expands on the conventional through true wacky styling when the mask is in place. There are occasions when there is an over step of eccentric portrayal, on the park bench for example, but the majority has viewers siding with his spontaneous mischievousness. Not to forget Carrey is able to capitalise on the script through splendid catchphrases and facial expressions. The script itself is a good vs evil eventuality that adds some spice and tension in the final third whilst constantly having us smiling and laughing along with the array of familiar villains and good guys. A quick mention of the score by Randy Edelman which has a way of capturing the moment of vivaciousness perfectly whilst being sentimental when required. It may have flaws of over exuberance and a formula of eventual outcome but this is a joyous ride of passion and vigour that is certainly worth catching as a reminder of Carrey's brilliance. 8/10

The Mask starring Jim Carrey was first released in 1994 and is about a Bank clerk named Stanley Ipkiss who is transformed into a manic super-hero when he wears a mysterious mask. This new super-hero, the "Mask", falls in love with a singer, while he decides to eliminate every gangster in the city. For me The Mask is one of Jim Carrey's best comedy films. Amazingly it is said that because of Jim Carey's ability to be flexible in body and his truly amazing facial expressions the producers did not need to digitally enhance them. I first watched this film with my late parents when I was 34, my parents had never heard of Jim Carrey before this film and they laughed so much they almost cried. Next up was watching ' The Mask' with my eldest when he was eight years of age. The film made such an impression on him that he has watched every film starring Jim Carrey since. No-one can manoeuvre their facial expressions quite like Jim Carrey and he must use his whole repertoire in The Mask, but let's not forget that he is also an actor and a darn good one at that.

Here en Belgique/in België, "The Mask" was advertised on the telly one evening. I hadn't thought of it for years. Remembering all the great laughs I'd seen together with my children, who had been teenagers in 1994, I checked on Amazon, finding not one but TWO secondhand copies available at advantageous prices through ZOVERSTOCKS, through whom I've had perfect service. I bought the two of 'em, one to my son in Wales, the other to myself. Great experience! SMOKIN! Good as I remembered. Great animations and special effects. Jim Carrey in one his better performances. The nice twist, where the nice reporter turns out to be the "skurk" and Cameron Diaz the good gal, I'd forgotten. A great experience well worth revisiting. I'll be watching it again, for certain.

The prices become out of reason as I thought this would be quick easy and cheap they are quick and easy but not cheap and as I could go to a random store like CEX and get this for like £2 I found this out of proportion

A classic movie with great nostalgia as I recall watching these films with my brother and sister. I think most people born and raised in the UK or US can identify with the protagonist Stanley in some way; a hopeless romantic, 'niceguy' who's down and out on his luck (in many ways similar to Bruce Almighty). The Mask is a fun movie with memorable comedy moments. I especially like the scene when the Mask is put on for the first time; Stanley goes about the neighbourhood causing 'cartoon' chaos and although the jokes are like something silly out of Looney Toons, they still make me laugh.