Stanley Impkiss (Jim Carrey) was your basic bank clerk who is a nice guy but has some problems. He soon discovers a mysterious magical ancient mask by the beach as he later puts it on and changes him into a crazy green-faced cartoony being called The Mask. He does weird and amusing things as he fights crime and make people laugh including the power to romance a sexy nightclub dancer named Tina (Cameron Diaz), but mob boss Dorian Tyrell (Peter Greene) wants him dead.

Hilarious and creative fantasy-comedy inspired by a Dark Horse Comic book ! while the original comic books were dark and violent, the filmmakers like Chuck Russell (Who did "Nightmare on Elm Street 3" and the 1988 "Blob") had to made it a little light hearted for the screen yet it worked like a charm. Cameron Diaz makes her debut in this film and made alot of men's mouths drop like the character in this picture, i like how this movie uses amazing special effects by Industrial Light and Magic to make the bizarre cartoony character's special powers and Tex Avery-esque gags come to life on the screen. Jim Carrey's physical comedy also provides good laughs as always, the film become a suprise box-office hit and one of the best comedies of the 90's! It's a must watch for the whole family.


This DVD contains good picture and sound with some very good extras like Audio commentary, deleted scenes, Cameron Diaz screen test, three featurettes, and the trailer to this and other trailers from New Line Cinema.

Also recommended: "Hellboy", "Sin City", "Superman 1 & 2", "Spider-Man Trilogy", "Batman Begins", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", "Ichi The Killer", "Dick Tracy", "Kung-Fu Hustle", "Batman (1989)", "Batman Returns", "Beetlejuice", "Drop Dead Fred", "DarkMan", "Superman Returns", "Hulk", "The Incredibles", "Young Frankenstein", "Hot Shots!", "The Crow".

The Mask DVD is very fantastic on the basis of clarity and sound. It is very good 5.1 sound out.

Like others reviewing this DVD I am not a big Jim Carey fan. He does create a sympathetic character in this movie. This is the first movie that I remember seeing Cameron Diaz and her beauty in this film is breathtaking. For me however an unmentioned hero in other reviews is the dog. The dog saves the day and actually gets the mask on his face and then everybody has to Watch Out! The film is worth a watch. :-)

This is the movie that put Jim Carrey on the map. Excellent story of a whimpy guy, who takes on the dashing personality of mask each time he puts it on. There is slapstick, contortions only Carrey can make, romance, and plenty of humor!

Great quality and product arrives in good condition.Excellent movie to add to my collection.highly recommended for all!!

Watching this movie with the director's comments you learn that the operating budget for the film was 18 million dollars. Also the studio almost cut the 'Cuban Pete' scene until early screenings revealed it to be the most popular scene in the movie. Jim Carrey is actually singing however Cameron Diaz, who performs earlier is not. Charlie Russel does not say Cameron Diaz isn't singing but his silence during her performance spoke volumes to me. 18 million is an incredible figure because that amount of money would currently be required to get Carrey or Diaz in any movie that wasn't pure voice over work. The Mask is entirely Charles Russel's vision minus 2 deleted scenes. The scene where Peggy is brutally slain was rightfully deleted. The scene where Leif Erickson discovers America by accident as a byproduct of the cursed masks' disposal could have stayed in but would have begged a revisitation of sorts so was cut for brevity and cohesion. Carrey is sympathetic as Ipcus and hilarious as the Mask. The talented supporting cast misses no notes. Cameron Diaz has never been more alluring on camera. Many successful movies have employed surreal period themes. The Mask uses a circa 1940's theme to good effect. This movie was under rated in it's day but has stood the test of time and still represents Carrey's most cohesive and compelling comedy performance. The movie is also a lesson to studios that over meddle in decisions that are creative. As a result 'The Mask' is a much better movie than 'Bruce Almighty' even tho the budgets for the two films were 40 million dollars apart.

This is one of my fav movies of all times, i can watch it over and over again, it was the same humor as ace ventura but of course i think ace ventura is a lil bit more funny. Anyways, this cool dvd comes in widescreen version and has spanish, french and english subtitles and English audio only. It has many cool features and the quality is exellent

This was the movie that made me love Jim Carrey. What an excellent use of his physical comedic abilities. The story line is very simple: Stanley Ipkiss aka Mr Nice Guy gains almost unlimited confidence when he puts on a strange mask he discovered in a river one night. The Mask, the character he transforms into is able to change shape, size, create things from nothing and blends the sublime from slapstick cartoons with real live action scenes. This was the 2nd hit movie after the breakthrough Ace Ventura role in the same year.

Some people may or may not know but this was also the film in which Cameron Diaz made her feature film debut. She has never looked better since. Even in the two Charlie's Angels film she does not look as good as this. And the open sequence where she is introduced must be one of those rare moments in cinematic history with a great use of the camera.

Overall this is a hilarious farce from beginning to end. Jim Carrey is absolutely brilliant in both characters, the meek and mild Stanley Ipkiss, and the wild and crazy Mask. I think we all wish that we could sometimes embrace a wilder side within ourselves because it allows us feel more alive. This is a classic in modern comedy and for anyone who's a Jim Carrey fan.

This film produced a spin off cartoon series for a short while. The sad part is the sequel didn't feature Jim and I refused to watch it for that very reason.

A final thought there is two dance sequences which stand out. And Jim does all his own dance moves in this film for which I think one must certainly applaud him.

I am not a big fan of Jim Carrey, animation mixed with live action, or Cameron Diaz. Despite all this, The Mask is a favorite of mine and gets five stars because of a series of intangibles I'll list below:

1. Attitude. This movie never takes itself too seriously. Its sole reason for exisiting is to have fun and make you laugh. I think some movies acquire an "attitude" that can permeate all of the performances and seep into the experience of the viewer. This was definitely the case here. Kudos to the Director and the entire cast and crew, who made this film experience a good time and alot of laughs from beginning to end!

2. Supporting Cast. Like all great comedies, the supporting cast has a big if not bigger role than the "name" comedian. From Art Carney and Audrey Meadows in the Honeymooners, to Jason Alexander and Julia Dreyfuss in Seinfeld. In the Mask, I particularly loved the performances of Peter Riegert as the Leutenant, Richard Jeni as Stanley's pal, and of course, that Russel Terrier as Milo. Great performance by Milo as he swims away with the mast in the last scene.

3. Song and Dance. Many reviewers overlook this fabulous part of the Mask. The dancing is fantastic, from Stanley's dance with Cameron's character at the Coco Bongo Club, to the fabulous "Cuban Pete" extravaganza in the street out side the park. Outstanding. The soundtrack definitely enhanced the movie for me.

4. The story line. I don't know why so many reviewers thought the plot was lame. It worked for me.

Anyway, don't discount this movie if you aren't a Jim Carrey fan. Rent it, sit back and relax. You'll enjoy it.

I felt this was a great performance on the part of Jim Carrey, but the plot lacked for me. One shouldn't expect reality in a Carrey film, but it would have been nice to have seen this done a little more sensably. The plot is there, and boils down to make a point but I guess this really just isn't my cup of tea. This production was very well done with great visual effects, good acting, casting and a lot of comedy. The real hero of this film, is of course the dog who gives an academy award performance. I think he might have actually stolen the lead from Carrey on this one. Not a very thought provoking film, but funny and entertaining. I recommend it to anyone who loves outlandish, far-fetched comedy.

I have always been a fan of movies that mix special effect animation with live action and the Mask is no exception. I would also have to say that the Mask is one of a kind in terms of unique films. There are many good things about this film aside from the well written script and good acting but I think the one thing that shines the most about the Mask is the special effects and the humor that goes along with it. For those of you who don't know, a big portion of the effects and humor from this movie stem from the old Tex Avery cartoons such as droopy the dog and the lone wolf who lusts after the nightclub dancer in a red dress (this feature is shown in the bonus section of the dvd). These kind of cartoons were always my favorite growing up aside from looney tunes. Getting back on the subject, what I also found thrilling about the Mask is how well the dog Milo was trained to perform certain task. If you have seen this movie, you know what I'm talking about. The training of the dog is also shown in the bonus section of the dvd. The movie itself was a take-off of the comic series of the Mask. Though not quite as dark as the comics, the film itself managed to portray enough adult humor and semi-violence so that the Mask would not be deemed as a children's film hence the PG-13 rating. A big plus to the Mask was how Jim Carrey portrayed the different character traits of Stanley Ipkis and Stanley Ipkis wearing the mask. Another big plus about this movie is the main villain getting hold of the mask. And of course, who can dislike Ben Stein's typical character of a monotone man with sarcastic remarks? Oh, and Cameron Diaz is an absolute babe in this movie as well. As for the dvd, this re-release is an improvement from the previous. You get 5.1 surround sound along with a crisp widescreen picture. The added bonus features are also great and should be viewed to appreciate what was put in to making this movie.

I really,really like this piece of film.Rated PG-13 for stylized action violence.Good for anyone

A Kid's Review
this is one of my favorite jc's film it was creative and energetic filled with laughs throughout the whole movie it also features cameron diaz who had my heart when i was younger i thought she was really hot at the time and that's what also made me enjoy this film because of her being in it in da movie jim carrey had a stupid dog who always tried to get him in trouble for his crimes of being the mask there is some many interesting things that went on in the film it is a little dramatic at times but that was ok it made the film better i like the part when jim carrey was fight cameron diaz's boyfriend n da casino and he punch him in the face like 25 times and the man still had enough to hit him back, i also like when j c was the mask and dance with cameron diaz while the boyfriend was going crazy his look of watching his girlfriend dance with the mask was great

So the other night I said to my sister, hey, remember 'The Mask'?
So, well, she like flipped out. So we rented it right away. We went to the video store and there were all these people there, and we had to pay late fees.
So then we watched it and we hadn't seen it in years. And we were kinda upset because when we were little our mom made this edited version where she taped over all the nasty parts... like... a crest commercial would suddenly come on. It's because our brother might become a womanizer if he saw a girl flipping her hair around. like the part where the guy tries to lick the girl, and the part where the dog pees on the guy and you see his weener. Nolla kept saying "I never saw this part, I never saw this part" I think the worst part was that we had no idea that cameron diaz was even IN it until we watched it the other night. Anyway, it was kinda good. I liked that it made sense. Actually... i don't know why we even watched it at all when we were kids. It was mostly mouthwash and juice commercials anyway. Maybe we were all just stupid.

What a awsome movie.I was just taken away from the great humour.I remember i recorded this when i was 5 then someone recorded over it.So last month i decided to go buy it.Wow!It brings back me watching it when i was younger.The amazing graphics and the things that could never be done is all in this movie.One of the classics.The mask Forever.

The Mask was a very funny film.
People say it has a thin script and they are right.
But the film is super funny and good special effects pardon the script.
One other thing is, I can't figure out what it's
rated PG-13 for?
There is some violence kissing and language but,
I just can't see the PG-13.

Rated PG for language and violence

LAUGHTER FROM THE END TO THE BEGINING! WATCH THIS MOVIE! Jim Carry Finds a mask and turns him to a cartoon character. Funny parts was when he fist came in town with the mask! when came to the cocko bongo club and he's messing with gang members whon came and attack! His Date with Diaz's Character. He act's like a french Citizen! And the dance see where he's dancing with the cops. i wish could get away doing that!

When a movie as big as "The Mask" is re-released, you might be expecting more. The same 2 deleted scenes from the first DVD, and 2 new featurettes. The featurettes are great, but the UK DVD from 1997 still has more to offer.

According to director Chuck Russell, there were a few alternate endings shot for "The Mask". However, New Line couldn't take the time to scour the vaults to add them to this special edition.

The DVD cover art is cheesy in the sense that New Line tried to parallel this original "Mask" release along side with "Son of the Mask". Now both "The Mask" and "Son of the Mask" covers are based around clouds and a Pee Wee Herman theme.

"Mask"'s menu's are cheesy and still in need of a more modernized DVD experience... not much of an improvement from the last release, except from the addition of music from the "The Mask"'s Animated Series.

Putting aesthetic value aside and focusing on the digitally enhanced movie itself and the features it does offer, the DVD is a worthwhile buy.

this is one of my favorite jc's film it was creative and energetic filled with laughs throughout the whole movie it also features cameron diaz who had my heart when i was younger i thought she was really hot at the time and that's what also made me enjoy this film because of her being in it in da movie jim carrey had a stupid dog who always tried to get him in trouble for his crimes of being the mask there is some many interesting things that went on in the film it is a little dramatic at times but that was ok it made the film better jb

this is one of my favorite jc's film it was creative and energetic filled with laughs throughout the whole movie it also features cameron diaz who had my heart when i was younger i thought she was really hot at the time and that's what also made me enjoy this film because of her being in it in da movie jim carrey had a stupid dog who always tried to get him in trouble for his crimes of being the mask there is some many interesting things that went on in the film it is a little dramatic at times but that was ok it made the film better i like the part when jim carrey was fight cameron diaz's boyfriend n da casino and he punch him in the face like 25 times and the man still had enough to hit him back, i also like when j c was the mask and dance with cameron diaz while the boyfriend was going crazy his look of watching his girlfriend dance with the mask was great

"Mask" starts out simple enough as it should. We see the mundane, boring life of a well-meaning yet socially challenged young junior bank employee. His meager apartment, his nosy, irritating landlord, his nepotistic boss at work, his poor taste in clothes, etc. His two consolations are his swinging buddy at work and his idealistic belief that there's somebody out there waiting for him. Into this well-set stage comes a mask that our hero, Stanley Ipkiss, stumbles upon and holds up to his face. Presto! He suddenly changes into a devil-may-care, life of the party, green-skinned lover. Off he goes to really enjoy life.

The highlights of "Mask" are those scenes in which Ipkiss is transformed into this character. We see the combined efforts of music, makeup, special effects, and the acting of Jim Carey that create a world of fun, humor and excitement. Carey hams it up and we love it. Along the way, an actual plot is woven into the picture. It's a good enough plot but we want to see Ipkiss put on the mask again to see what new craziness we'll get.

In the end, the mask has served its' purpose and Stanley Ipkiss is not a new man; he is the same person but no longer shy about who he is. The doors have opened and his new life is beginning. After the excitement of "Mask" wears off, after we've seen it a few more times, we realize that the meaning is that we are all repressed somewhat by our intimidation from our surroundings. If we could just slip into some sort of costume or alias and be who we really want to be, life would be fulfilled. The movie reminds us that, if this were possible, there would be a lot great stories but a lot of bad stories as well. Good expands to better while bad expands to worse. It's who we are in the first place that determines where the mask will let us go to. Ultimately, we discover, we don't have to be the life of the party; we just need to accept the invitation and attend it.

This is a very good movie. It is one of Jim Carreys best performances. Cameron Diaz (super hot!) was very good in this movie also. It is a very enjoyable action comedy that has tons of laughs and great special effects. This is one of the first movies that ive seen of Jim Carrey this was the movie that made me want to see more and more of him. This is definetly a very entertaining movie.

Could you image if you have an opportunity to have a wonderful mask which you could do however you want? The novel"Mask" was made a popular film, bese on the screenplay by Milk Werb who is a books writer. The novel tells more details than the film ans explains how the mask makes a person's life more significant. Plus it explains how the movie actor, Jim Carey made the movie more spontaneous. In addition, the movie would battles evil gangs with wacky power.
In the beginning of the story, Stanley was a nice, polite person, has a boring life. That is, it is a big reward for him because ha has a chance to found as ancient mask in a riverbank. Amazingly, he seems like a totally different person when he put the mask on his face. Likewise, he has became more humorous. Further, he had an indestructible body that he could do something people are not able to do. For instance, his heart shoots out of his chest when he saw the one of sexeist woman Tina and bug out his eyes.
Also, the actor in the movie was very spontaneous for his role because he has a nice body language that makes audience has the desire to know what's going on of the content. Moreover, I am so impress because it is not really hard to read the novel, they used a lot of interesting words to describe each role in this movie that made me more comfortable to read it.
In my view, I advise everybody have to see the novel not just for kids or teens. Further, we ought to relax for our mood because everybody get the preasure too much from our noemal life, so I recommend to get the novel that will makes your mood more comfortable. Truly, the writer in this book used a lot of wonderful words to describe Jim Carey's character.
In short, I would like to rate the novel 8 for the score because I thought it not only just a movie of comedy, but also let people to know that everybody has the rigth to makes their life more significant and terrific. Accordingly, I am full of courage to face any challenge and problem in the future as Jim Carey in the movie did.

This is a great movie about Stanley Ipkiss Carreys character a lonesome banker who is just a everyday guy untli he finds the mask. After getting kicked out of a club. He is near a bridge where he finds a ancient mask. When he gets home he decides to try it on and after that hilarity ensues. Featuring one of the sexiest women at the time and one of the greatest actors this is a movie you cant afford to miss!

Everyone has a movie that sort of takes them back to their childhood. The type of movie that makes you feel young again. The Mask is that movie for me. And to be completely honest--I really don't find it all that comical. Im not much of a Jim Carry fan and from a technical standpoint--the scripting is pretty bad. But somehow great imagery, fun characters, and funky big band music make it more enjoyable to watch. The movie's just got a good feel to it. I can still watch the entire thing with a smile on my face. I remember seeing Cameron Diaz for the first time and thinking she was the most beautiful woman on the planet. Haha! Its just a fun lighthearted movie and it puts me in a good mood every time I see it. Recommended.

This movie is another Jim Carrey movie that delivers. It's got great laughs, good visual effects and Jim Carrey is so into it that you'll be laughing your head off. The movie is about a geekish banker who gets his big break when he finds a mask that makes him turn into a green faced comical lunatic.
When Carrey puts on the mask, you'll be anxious and waiting on the edge of your seat for the next time he does it because when he's the mask, he's just hilarious.
Jim Carrey dominates this movie. He's so hyper and pumped up that he perfectly adapts for when he puts on the maks and you won't ever want it to end. It's just great fun.

And by the way, how could anyone, even a kid, be scared of this movie????????????

There was some buzz around the time of THE MASK'S release in 1994 that Jim Carrey had finally found a cinematic vehicle worthy of his talents. Well, yes and no. Carrey, like his predecessor in manic comedy, Robin Williams, was too big a talent for the small screen, but, in both their cases, the question always lingered: was their talent big enough for the big screen? Actually, that's too glib a question. The talent was obviously there. It really was a matter of finding the right vehicle to express it. After ACE VENTURA, THE MASK couldn't help but appear to be a step up.

But, of course, Carrey's taken several steps since then and has gotten himself real screen cred with more recent critical successes like THE TRUMAN SHOW and last year's ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. More than ten years on, howver, it looks likely that the film will be better remembered as a landmark in computer generated action than as a comic vehicle for its star.

You have to give Carrey his props, however, he is one of the few comic actors who can hold his own against all that CGA. You could almost say that the animation is, in fact, an extension of his own wiry physicality. If not quite seamless, it comes pretty close. Carrey was probably the kind of kid who did flawless imitations of cartoon characters. That he should become one in this movie seems fitting.

As a live-action cartoon, THE MASK is right up there with ROGER RABBIT. (And just who is hotter anyway? Cameron or Jessica?). Its quotes of old Tex Avery cartoons (as well as others) should tickle pop culture aficianados everywhere. Heck, even the dog named Milo is a cartoon quote. It's all very clever, and you can almost forgive the movie for not using its human actors nearly as well. (Peter Riegert, a fine actor, has virtually nothing to do here, while Amy Yasbeck is asked to do almost too much in her brief screentime.)

For what it is, THE MASK works pretty well. It's silly fun, and something of a landmark in CGA. Of course, there are landmarks and there are landmarks. In terms of plot or character development, it offers little new. The nerdy good guy tapping into the hero within is as hackneyed a plot device as you'll ever get. Maybe if the movie had stuck more to its darker graphic novel origins, something a little bolder might have come of it. But if it's not avant-garde, it's still pretty entertaining. Still all this advanced technology rendering service to a hoary plotline makes for something of a missed opportunity.

Oh well, almost. But in some scenes, there are definitely some very slight similarities. I haven't seen this movie in a couple of years now, but recently got it on DVD, but was quite disappointed, that I don't find it as good anymore. I prefer him in Liar Liar to this now. The movie's still very good, but over the years, your opinions do change of movies unfortunately.

Jim Carrey's ability to imitate voices, and do the craziest faces really came to the forefront in this movie, and it's become more OTT in later movies. However, he's not the only great actor in this - Peter Greene is just excellent, and a very young, very voluptuous Cameron Diaz appears. I bet a few men will remembering fancying her when this first came out! (She's too skinny now)

This movie gives a big nod to the Looney Tunes movies, with Stanley watching the cartoons, and a Tazmanian Devil cushion on his couch. His alter ego, The Mask, acts like various cartoon characters, most notably the Tazmanian Devil (traveling as a tornado), Pepe Le Pew (romancing Tina in the park), Bugs Bunny (dying in the gangster's arms), and Tex Avery's Wolf (seeing Tina in the nightclub). I think any girl would love a reaction like that.

Before anyone thinks that Cameron Diaz can really sing, she can't! I can't say anything about A Life Less Ordinary (where she also sings with the god-awful Ewan), but her singing voice in this was dubbed by Susan Boyd.

I love the part where Jim Carrey actually managed to improvise something, which stayed in the movie. You can imagine he's getting better at doing this in movies now. Shows how much of a little innocent I am, considering I totally didn't get the bit where he pulls out the wet condom from his pocket and says "Sorry wrong pocket".

There's not many extras on the DVD edition I have (region 2), but I'm not really that interested. However, there are versions (haven't bothered to watch the extras on my version) that contain two deleted scenes. One was an introduction with the Vikings coming to bury the Mask on the shore, while another was in the warehouse after Peggy turns Stanley over to Dorian; he picks her up and throws her into the printing press, with a newspaper printing out that shows her smashed face and says she died that night.

I haven't really seen Peter Greene in much, although I can imagine he gets typecast as the villan a lot of the time. It's just the way he looks isn't it?

There are some cracking one-liners in this, as there are in most Jim Carrey movies. Some of my favourites include:

"Hold on, Sugar! Daddy's got a sweet tooth tonight!"

"Our love is like a red, red rose... and I am a little thorny."

"Okay, Twinkle Toes. I want to know where my money is, and I want to know right now." (I think only Peter Greene could get away with calling someone Twinkle Toes)

"Kiss me, my dear, and I will reveal my croissant. I will spread your pate. I will dip my ladle in your vichyssoise."

"Look Ma, I'm roadkill!"

"You gotta ask yourself one question. "Do I feel lucky?" Well do ya? Punks!"

"Je t'adore. Je t'window. I don't care!"

This is definitely a movie to have in your collection, I just don't find it as funny as I used to. Try Liar Liar, or Bruce Almighty alongside this.

This film stars Jim Carrey in the popular Dark Horse comic book, "The Mask," while taking on an international crime syndicate in the name of justice and fun. The movie does seem a bit redundant at times and a bit too goofy, but the film still manages to be funny. The film is a laugh out loud riot, and it makes fun of all the typical super hero movie cliches that are expected. Jim Carrey gives a truly comical performance in this film, so it's no wonder why you can't take your eyes off the screen. Overall, this is a solid film for the entire family to enjoy.

JIm Carrey stars as Stanley Ipkiss, a guy who works at the bank who suddenly finds a mask that came out of a treasure chest in the ocean that got opened by a ball of steel.
My Favorite part is when he gets the whole crowd of police men and women dancing
It's funny but also remember SON OF THE MASK in theaters now will never be as funny without JIM CARREY
I thought it was actually pretty 100% STUPID!
sO SEE YA AND IF YOU AGREE EMAIL ME AT cjf1008@optonline.net

This movie is a little scary. This movie is rated PG-13 for some stylized violence.

I think Jim Carrey is a total moron. He has forty, yet he acts like a nine year-old. But I think this movie is the best from Jim Carrey. Way better than "LIAR LIAR", "ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE", "DUMB & DUMBER" or "ME, MYSELF AND IRENE". This movie has humor, but not as stupid as Carrey's other flicks like "DUMB AND DUMBER" or "ME, MYSELF AND IRENE". If you like Carrey's movies then I think you'll love this one as much as I do.

The plot is lame: a shy, introverted banker transforms into a party animal extraordinaire just by donning an ancient Nordic mask. And not only does this guy know how to partay, he transcends the physical realm and enters cartoon invincibility. Throw in a bad guy who happens also to be interested in the mask, along with the shy banker's love interest, mix with a night club that plays nauseating big band music from the Forties, and we have a recipe for a flop, right?

Wrong! THE MASK is able to sweep all of its annoying flaws under the rug by the sheer comic energy of Jim Carrey. And did I say energy? Carrey throws himself into the lead role with all the subtlety of a Cat IV storm; he yells, screams, jumps, runs, bounces, dances, sings, and makes enough facial expressions to earn a padded room. The comedian puts this film on his attention deficit shoulders and carries it firmly from possible disaster to grinning entertainment. And did I say grinning? Well, I actually meant laughing, because Carrey is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud from his first zany appearance to his last.

A young Cameron Diaz looks good, and doesn't get in the way of Carrey's comic tantrums. Her legs alone are worth 4 stars. And so is THE MASK.
--D. Mikels

THIS JIM CARREY FLICK, WHICH WAS ANOTHER BIG HIT FOR JIM CARREY, IS ABOUT A BANKER WHO DISCOVERS A MASK THAT TURNS WHOEVER'S WEARING IT INTO A WACKY SUPERHERO. THE MOVIE'S ALRIGHT. IT DOES HAVE ITS FUNNY MOMENTS. THE SEXY CAMERON DIAZ MADE HER FILM DEBUT IN THIS MOVIE. THIS MOVIE IS GOOD FOR COMEDY FANS. EVEN THOUGH IT COULD'VE BEEN A LITTLE BETTER THAN WHAT IT WAS. FOLLOWED BY A SHORT-LIVED ANIMATED SERIES.

It's pretty stupid, but Cameron Diaz is 21 in this movie and she does not look particularly bad in it, so that makes up for it.