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The Mask

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Also known as Mask

1994 film directed by Chuck Russell

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The Mask is a 1994 American fantasy, superhero, and comedy film directed by Chuck Russell. The cast includes Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, and Amy Yasbeck. Produced by New Line Cinema and Dark Horse Entertainment, the English-language film was distributed by New Line Cinema and Netflix. Randy Edelman composed the score, while John R. Leonetti served as the director of photography. Filming took place at the Ambassador Hotel.

The film has a runtime of 97 minutes according to some records, while others list it as 101 minutes. It was released on July 29, 1994, and November 24, 1994. The movie earned a box office total of $351,600,000, with a budget of $23,000,000. It received a PG-13 rating and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Review scores include 7.0 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 59/100 on Metacritic. The film is followed by Son of the Mask.

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Film · TMDB

7.0

Timid 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.

Released: 1994-07-29101 minDir: Chuck RussellComedy, Fantasy, Crime, RomanceBudget: $23.0MBox office: $352MPart of: The Mask Collection

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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