The Mask (1994)

Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask.

Director:

Chuck Russell (as Charles Russell)

Writers:

Michael Fallon (story), Mark Verheiden (story)

Stars:

Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Carrey	...	Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
Peter Riegert	...	Lt. Mitch Kellaway
Peter Greene	...	Dorian
Amy Yasbeck	...	Peggy Brandt
Richard Jeni	...	Charlie Schumaker
Orestes Matacena	...	Niko
Tim Bagley	...	Irv (as Timothy Bagley)
Nancy Fish	...	Mrs. Peenman
Johnny Williams	...	Burt
Reg E. Cathey	...	Freeze (as Reginald E. Cathey)
Jim Doughan	...	Doyle
Denis Forest	...	Sweet Eddy
Cameron Diaz	...	Tina Carlyle
Joseph Alfieri	...	Police Officer
B.J. Barie	...	Alley Punk #1

Storyline

Timid bank clerk, Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey). Unfortunately, he's too gentle, and is unable to handle confrontations. After one of the worst days, he finds a mask which depicts Loki, the Norse god of mischief. When he puts it on, he becomes his inner, self: a cartoon wild man. After Ipkiss's alter ego indirectly kills the friend of small time crime boss, Dorian Tyrel (Peter Greene),he wants the green-faced goon destroyed.

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Plot Keywords:

alter ego | cult film | pantyhose | wolf whistle | supernatural power | 

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Taglines:

From zero to hero

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some stylized violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

The dog who played Milo was named Max, which is also the name of the dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), which also starred Carrey.

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Goofs

When Stanley (as The Mask) eats the bomb, the red LED countdown timer has become a black sticker with white numbers, which reads "0100". This number makes no sense in the context of the scene, as the previous time shown (on the red LED countdown timer) read "0:06".

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Quotes

Charlie Schumacher: [after Stanley snaps at Dickey] Genius. That was genius. Buddy, I have chills! What side of whose bed did you wake up on, man?

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Crazy Credits

The film title appears when the Mask is released from its underwater chest and floats to the surface.

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Alternate Versions

The original VHS also features a Ghost Planet advertisement with sounds of spaceships beeping right after Space Ghost's interview with Jim Carrey, which is shown after the ending credits.

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Connections

Referenced in I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: The Amazing Bulk (2016)

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Soundtracks

Straight Up
Written by Brian Setzer and Merritt & Lambert
Performed by The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Courtesy of Hollywood Records

User Reviews

It made me read the comics

The Mask is a character you will never forget, and Jim Carrey was perfect for the role. It's simply one of the best movies based on comic books, I don't understand why did it get such a low score. It's also one of the best comedies of the 90s, you just can't go wrong with it.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English Swedish

Release Date:

29 July 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Mask

Filming Locations:

City Hall - 14410 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$23,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,117,068, 31 July 1994

Gross USA:

$119,938,730

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$351,583,407

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Dark Horse Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min 114 min (workprint)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby (Dolby Stereo) Dolby Digital (DVD)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1