The Mask

1994, Comedy, 1h 41m

53 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Chuck Russell
  • Producer:
    Robert Engelman
  • Writer:
    Mike Werb
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $119.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Laurenfilm S.A., New Line Cinema
  • Production Co:
    New Line Cinema, Dark Horse Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo, DTS

Cast & Crew

Jim Carrey
Stanley Ipkiss
Cameron Diaz
Tina Carlyle
Peter Riegert
Lt. Mitch Kellaway
Peter Greene
Dorian Tyrell
Amy Yasbeck
Peggy Brandt
Richard Jeni
Charlie Schumaker
Orestes Matacena
Niko
Tim Bagley
Irv Ripley
Nancy Fish
Mrs. Peenman
Johnny Williams
Burt
Chuck Russell
Director
Mike Werb
Screenwriter
Michael De Luca
Executive Producer
Robert Engelman
Producer
Mike Richardson
Executive Producer
Chuck Russell
Executive Producer
Randy Edelman
Original Music
John R. Leonetti
Cinematographer
Arthur Coburn
Film Editor
Fern Champion
Casting
Mark Paladini
Casting
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Randy Moore
Art Direction
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Audience Reviews for The Mask

  • May 03, 2018
    Glued together by an outlandish yet revered performance from Jim Carrey, The Mask utilizes the best out of its playful & animated vibe to shroud away obvious hiccups and focus on the hysteria of its wild, green-faced titular craze. 4.4/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Nov 27, 2016
    This is the first time I have seen this movie. I enjoyed it, good CG effects, for its time, and it helped bring Jim Carrey to the forefront of comedy.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 14, 2012
    If you're in for cartoonish and manic humor from Jim Carrey I guess this is for you and family.
    Max G Super Reviewer
  • Feb 06, 2012
    Jim Carrey is the key ingredient here and delivers a slapstick performance that captures the tone perfectly. The film might have been based on the comic, but it is not a loyal adaptation by any means. Diaz makes a welcome screen appearance and is far from the average newcomer you may have expected. The film is full of these moments and the film is better for it. Carrey deserved the success and the film is better for having him in the lead role. He is like a Robin Williams and the energy he delivers is ecstatic. The film might have aged, but it is still a lot of fun. 27/03/2019
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
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