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The Mask (1994)

PG-13 | | Comedy, Fantasy | 29 July 1994 (USA)
Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask.

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(as Charles Russell)

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards »
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Storyline

Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is a bank clerk that is an incredibly nice man. Unfortunately, he is too nice for his own good and is a pushover when it comes to confrontations. After one of the worst days of his life, he finds a mask that depicts Loki, the Norse night god of mischief. Now, when he puts it on, he becomes his inner, self: a cartoon romantic wild man. However, a small time crime boss, Dorian Tyrel (Peter Greene), comes across this character dubbed "The Mask" by the media. After Ipkiss's alter ego indirectly kills his friend in crime, Tyrel now wants this green-faced goon destroyed. Written by Ian Pugh <[email protected]>

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

S-S-S-S-S-Smokin!!! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some stylized violence | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

29 July 1994 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Maska  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,117,068, 31 July 1994

Gross USA:

$119,938,730

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$351,583,407
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Jeri Ryan, Paige French, Melissa Anne Moore, Kelly Rutherford and India Allen were all considered to play Tina Carlyle before Cameron Diaz was cast. See more »

Goofs

The Mask makes the words 'Rip Off' out of 'Ripley Auto Finishing,' which only has one 'F' in it. However, it is shown throughout the film that the Mask has the ability to make things materialize out of thin air. See more »

Quotes

[Thugs shoot at the Mask]
The Mask: Did you miss me?
[Takes a drink, and the liquid pours out through holes in his body]
The Mask: I GUESS NOT!
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Crazy Credits

When all the credits have finished some jazz drumming is heard. Then the familiar sounds of The Mask are heard saying "Yo-ho-ho-ho" (in a very drawn voice) then the sound of The Mask spinning away is heard straight after. See more »


Soundtracks

(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name
Written by Harry Connick Jr. and Ramsey McLean
Performed by Harry Connick Jr.
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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User Reviews

 
A Fine comedy treat
22 January 2007 | by – See all my reviews

Carrey is on top mad-cap form in the Mask, he plays Stanley Ipkiss, a boring Mr. nice guy with a longing for more excitement and success in his life. When he finds a relic of an ancient mask, he gets slightly more than he could have dreamt of; he becomes a cartoonish superhero and at last he can live out his desires; or not!

This film also introduced the very beautiful Cameron Diaz, and what man can forget her first screen appearance as she breezes in to the bank in all her splendour.

Hilariously funny, cracking special effects and a thoroughly entertaining story, the Mask is a winner people, and it's an absolute must-see for everyone who likes a bit of Jim Carrey madness.

7/10


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