When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss 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. Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell, whose goons get blamed for the heist.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 21 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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Not only is he adept at physical humor, the kind of knockabout stuff that recalls the classic silent clowns, but Carrey also has a bright and likable screen presence, a lost puppy quality that is surprisingly endearing.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr 2013
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If a movie star was born in Ace Ventura, he is christened in The Mask. Quite simply, this is the best and freest crazy comedy to come along since Beetlejuice.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr 2013
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Carrey and his aggressive overbite are back, but this time he's better used as an ingredient instead of as the plot.
– Gene Siskel,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr 2013
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The gangland plot is flimsy (bad guy Peter Greene wears too much eyeliner), and the jokes are erratic, but it's a far better showcase for Carrey's comic-from-Uranus talent than Ace Ventura.
– Michael Sragow,
New Yorker,
12 Apr 2013
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When his face turns green and his limbs get limber, Carrey's pretty much unstoppable. This cartoon-y creation is an amazing fusion of physical comedy and state-of-the- art cinema illusion.