The Mask
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.
Critics Sentiment
The Mask dances with Tina at the Coco Bongo club
Stanley Ipkiss introduced as insecure bank teller
The massive leap from Stanley's downtrodden introduction to his first magical transformation as The Mask, jumping from 5.8 to 8.8
Critics consistently praise Jim Carrey's rubber-faced genius and the film's cartoonish special effects, with the Coco Bongo dance sequence representing the absolute peak of entertainment. While some found the plot routine and the film overly broad, most appreciated it as perfect vehicle for Carrey's physical comedy talents. The sentiment arc mirrors Stanley's transformation from zero to hero, though critics noted the film drags slightly in its final act.
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Jim Carrey
Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
Peter Riegert
Mitch Kellaway
Peter Greene
Dorian Tyrrell
Amy Yasbeck
Peggy Brandt
Richard Jeni
Charlie Schumaker
Orestes Matacena
Niko
Tim Bagley
Irv
Nancy Fish
Mrs. Peenman
Johnny Williams
Burt
Reg E. Cathey
Freeze
Jim Doughan
Doyle
Denis Forest
Sweet Eddy
Cameron Diaz
Tina Carlyle
Joseph Alfieri
Police Officer
B.J. Barie
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Catherine Berge
Cigarette Girl
Philip Boardman
Guard
Krista Buonauro
Lady Cop
Debra Casey
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Blake Clark
Murray
Crew
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