Moving story of a disability. Stolz and Cher are outstanding.
Mask (1985)
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Reviews Counted:25
Fresh:23
Rotten:2
Average Rating:7.5/10
Runtime: 2 hrs
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Director Peter Bogdanovich brings the inspirational, true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) to life in MASK. Despite being born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a disease resulting in... Director Peter Bogdanovich brings the inspirational, true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) to life in MASK. Despite being born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a disease resulting in disfigurement of the bones of the face and head, Rocky is a typical teen: he collects baseball cards, plans to take a Harley through Europe, and excels at school. His devoted, yet substance-abusing mother, Rusty (Cher), along with her warmhearted biker friends, will do anything to ensure that Rocky is allowed to live as normal a life as possible. Rocky's positive outlook and spirit win him friends and supporters wherever he goes--at school, at the hospital, and while working at a camp for the blind, where he finds love with beautiful Diana (Laura Dern). Stoltz is extraordinary as Rocky, instilling him with warmth and verve. The film also features Sam Elliott as Rusty's love interest, Gar, rounding off a uniformly fine cast. [More]
Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Laura Dern
Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Laura Dern, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Micole Mercurio, Lawrence Monoson, Dennis Burkley, Ben Piazza, Alexandra Powers, Kelly Jo Minter, Todd Allen, Nick Cassavetes
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Screenwriter: Anna Hamilton Phelan
Producer: Martin Starger, George Morfogen
Composer: Dennis Ricotta
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Reviews for Mask
The film's undeniable impact comes from Bogdanovich's willingness to go too far with practically every emotional moment, while maintaining a distant, classical visual style that gives the film a surface dignity and reserve.
Three great performances (and some great make-up) anchor this tale of facial deformity.
This is not a typical 'disease of the week' movie about someone triumphing over adversity. It is a far more complex and moving story about two people who love and care for and about each other.
One of those movies that try so hard to get their supposedly universal message across that they are likely to put your teeth on edge more often than they bring one little, lonely teardrop to the eye.
A modest film by most stretches, but exquisite acting by Cher, Stoltz, and Laura Dern make it truly special.
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