MASK

On the DVD: The DVD comes with a very enthusiastic director's commentary, a moderately interesting making-of documentary and interviews with the cast as well as the theatrical trailer. --Roz Kaveney

The problem is, though, that this DVD really doesn't do the brilliant film justice. I don't normally notice the sound quality in films - my ears aren't that great and I only have stereo speakers anyway, so I don't usually mind the sound in films that others condemn to the pits of hell. This dvd is an exception. For some reason, totally unknown to me, it goes quiet, loud, quiet, loud, regardless of the on-screen action. This is particularly annoying and noticeable during the otherwise brilliant dance numbers. Also the speech occasionally slips out of lip-sync. These problems aren't enough to really spoil your enjoyment of The Mask, but they are worth mentioning all the same.

Otherwise the disc is OK - extras include interview bites with all the important cast members (Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Max the Dog) and brief B-reels and making-of documentaries. There is also a trailer, cast profiles and a commentary by the director. Note: no alternative langauges or subtitles.


Jim Carrey and his elasticated face...   December 6, 2002
Shaun (Hailsham, England)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

Yet another film is made by the hilarious facial expressions of Jim Carrey. The visage gymnastics that this man can execute can not be criticized by any critic- it is a unique talent that really does not cease from entertaining the public.

"The Mask", as a film resembles a comic book in several ways, not only is Jim Carrey always a character straight from a cartoon strip but it is a film full of colour and typical cartoon humour containing a barrel load of stupendously childish yet funny one-liners that even the most grown up of adults cannot help but laugh at.

The storyline is very energetic, Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is just your average man until he finds the mask that completely transforms him into an over-the-top, stylish character straight from a comic book with no morals whatsoever, to put it frankly there are no restrictions for what the new Stanley Ipkiss can accomplish. Despite his apparent arrogance, he works out that he actually is a "superhero" to an extent. So obviously he will use his newly equipped "super powers" any way he can resulting in outrageously witty scenes.

Computer Graphics are obviously used for the film's animation and it works a treat giving some great effects and lots of bold colours increasing the comic effect.

Clearly Jim Carrey gives one of the best performences of his career but it is not only him as a major actor talent who stars in the film. For it is the first big time appearence for the now superstar Cameron Diaz, she is used well as the heroine and indeed lives up to her role in now typical Diaz manner, performing superbly. An other memorable show would be from Peter Riegret who plays the irritant and petulant police officer who can never truely believe what is going on during the course of the film.

Whether comedy is your prefered genre or not, "The Mask" is definately worthy of a watch. Feast on a comic book creation being transferred onto the big screen in an all time "Carrey classic", this film will definately bring out your childish side.

85/100


One of the most memorable films in history   November 20, 2000
shov11@hotmail.com (London, England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I have to say that "The Mask" is still one of my favoruite films, even after watching it so many times. Complete with plenty of comedy and a lot of memorable lines, this film remains a classic. Wonderful acting from Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz among others, and even the soundtrack is brilliant!


Fantastic Talent!!   July 4, 2004
Mr. C. Wardle
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

Ok the special affects have alot to do with 'The Mask' but still no one else could of played the role of the mask but the one and only Jim Carrey. He is the greatest comedy actor ever. I love his films and this one by far is the best, the one liners he comes out with, his facial expressions and his whitty walk will have you laughing all the way threw it and the other 100 times after that if you have never seen this film buy it and watch it and you cant complain about the price of the film either from Amazon its great Buy it Now!!! you wont regret it!!


Fantastic   January 21, 2004
Mr. R. Meadows (Gloucester, England)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is one of the best and most memorable films of our time, it was Jim Carreys rubber face that made it, literally hysterical stuff and Milo the dog was just great, The Mask is easily one of the top 50 films of the twentieth century and will live on in peoples memories for years to come. I foyu have not seen this film you must buy it. Great fun for all the family