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"The Mask" is a 1994 comedy film directed by Chuck Russell about a mild-mannered man who discovers a magical mask that transforms him into a wild, cartoonish version of himself. The film became a major box office success and is remembered for its groundbreaking special effects and the popular performance by its lead actor.
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7.0Timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask infused with the spirit of the Norse god Loki. Donning it transforms him into an unrestrained, green-faced, cartoon-like wild man. While the mask grants him the confidence to woo a local singer, it also makes him the target of a ruthless mobster.
Cast
- Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
- Peter Riegert as Mitch Kellaway
- Peter Greene as Dorian Tyrrell
- Amy Yasbeck as Peggy Brandt
- Richard Jeni as Charlie Schumaker
- Orestes Matacena as Niko
Themes
- dual identity
- bank
- superhero
- mockery
- transformation
- villain
- surrealism
- based on comic
- slapstick comedy
- balloon
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Ratings
IMDb
7/10
464,432 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
59/100
- Year
- 1994
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
- Rated
- PG-13
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 22 nominations total
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Encyclopedic overview
The Mask is a 1994 American superhero slapstick film loosely based on the 1991 comic book series by John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke. Directed by Chuck Russell and written by Mike Werb, the film stars Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard Jeni, and Cameron Diaz.
The plot follows Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey), a hapless and timid bank teller who discovers an enchanted mask that transforms him into a green-faced troublemaker with the ability to cartoonishly alter himself and his surroundings at will. It is the first film in the Mask franchise.
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