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The Mask [DVD]

Jim Carrey (Actor), Cameron Diaz (Actor), Chuck Russell (Director) | Rated: To Be Announced | Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert
  • Directors: Chuck Russell
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: To be announced
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004MYF6XG
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 120,141 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Praised at the time for Jim Carrey's facial acrobatics as the titular hero, The Mask also had real charm in its use of period-ambiguous settings and intelligent use of its heroine, Cameron Diaz in her first screen role. Carrey is as interesting when he's the put-upon Stanley Ipkiss as he is when he transforms into an amoral cartoon character (thanks to chance discovery of an ancient mask). When a sweet woman reporter tells him that he is the nicest man in town, it does not strike us as odd. The plot is a pretty standard one--the hero comes to realise that he can do everything for himself and does not need magical assistance--but outstanding performances by Peter Green as the gangster heavy and Peter Riegret as the irascible cop who has to make sense of things offers the film a bit more dramatic oomph. Add to this a couple of splendid song-and-dance routines and one of the most charming dogs in modern movies, and you have something moderately special.

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

Product Description

Jim Carrey plays timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss, who, after being chucked out of a nightclub one sad evening, happens across a Nordic mask in the river which transforms him into a wise-cracking, zoot-suited green-faced super-comic-hero. With his new-found charm and powers, which include infinite malleability of his own body, Stanley chats up the gorgeous woman of his dreams (Cameron Diaz), robs his own bank, outwits the cops and demolishes the local hoods, also finding time to perform some rather nifty dance routines.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant in Blu-Ray 7 Aug 2009
By Chris Webb
Format:Blu-ray
The Mask, for those of you who haven't seen it, is a hilarious film about a hapless young bank clerk (Jim Carrey) who secretly admires a beautiful singer (Cameron Diaz). He sees a "dead body" floating in the river and dives in to save it. It turn out to be simply a pile of junk and "The Mask". The mask itself contains a mischeivous character called Loki who's personality comes out in anyone wearing the mask. The rest is a madcap comedy that is well worth watching. The Blu-ray experience just makes the film even better.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ageless... and Timeless 13 April 2007
By Mr. Merge
Format:DVD
Watching the film again some... 13 years after I first saw it, I just realised how good it is. I mean, the settings, the music used - that could be ANY city, ANY time, ANY place, ANY where (if you ignore the American accents :p I always imagine it to be set in New York, but whatever!) and the gags and visuals used, appeal to all ages - some of the more obvious jokes I found funny at aged 5, whereas some of the subtler and more adult jokes I find funny now (aged 18) - there's something for everyone on it; there's just something about this story that is timeless - people will always be amazed by magic, people will always yearn to be something they are not - more confident, more appealing, more lucky in love, and this film is basically using all those elements, using great young actors (that were, back then) and the freshest talent, a great director and a fantastic plot and story line. Since buying the DVD I have seen it four times, twice with the ordinary audio, and once with the different audio commentaries. The Special Features, however, are a bit poor, but from a media student's perspective, it gives a very good and detailed insight into working in the business, and the shortcomings and frustrations of filming.

The soundtrack - what can I say! Jazz and swing, and the whole art deco feel of places like the Coco Bongo night club - it's just got a whole 1920s, yet modern, feel to it - it's very asthetically pleasing, and... well, it's one of my favourite films of all time - truly ageless, and timeless
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Classic Jim Crazy 26 Aug 2008
By Rambleast Reviews TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This is Jim Carrey on top form: restrained but manic as Stanley Ipkiss, and totally unstoppable as The Mask, without being as sickening as he was in the second Ace Ventura film. The plot is fairly simple, and all the better for it. The bad guys are disposable but their presence is felt nonetheless. And Cameron Diaz (of whom I've never been a fan) is undeniably smoldering in her debut role. The one liners are zany, for lack of a better word, and for fans of cartoon humour this is a must.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mask
A Jim Carrey masterpiece, with plenty of laughs. Jim Carrey at his best. Would recommend this old film for all.
Published 1 month ago by maggie may
5.0 out of 5 stars A CLASSIC MOVIE
Can always enjoy watching this movie. A true timeless classic which makes me laugh every time we watch it. Carrey is great of course.
Published 2 months ago by StephenB
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny !
I liked this film, so i just had to buy this for my daughter , she watched it with her sister and they both love it !
Published 3 months ago by george of the jungle
4.0 out of 5 stars the mask ,belly laughs from the start
great film ,great story ang great actors.A giggle a minute ! kids love this film and so do the adults.funny from start to finish.dont delay buy it today
Published 3 months ago by dave miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Good to revisit with the next generation!
An excellent feel good movie, lots of fun. The sound track and dance numbers very entertaining and Jim Carey not too over the top for a change.
Published 4 months ago by Fiona
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
I really like the game and would recommened it to anyone who liked simular films as myself and its interesting
Published 4 months ago by Katiecoo
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Carrey's best
This film is full of laughs. I remember watching it as a young child and it being one of my favourite films, I still love it now, so i'd say it is a great family film. Buy it!!!
Published 5 months ago by Caroline Plowman
5.0 out of 5 stars the green devil
jim carrey was never better i laughed from start to finish if anyone hasnt seen this then please buy now
Published 5 months ago by crewestew
1.0 out of 5 stars The film's great, don't get me wrong. But this supplier isn't.
When you order a DVD that's been advertised in English. You expect to get it in English. Instead of "The mask" (as advertised) I get "Die Maske"

Strange that...
Published 11 months ago by The Doctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Best freaking movie eva
The beggining of this is slow boring and not funny but when jim finds the mask its frekin funny. To all the parents with the nagging kids "i want ittttt! Read more
Published 13 months ago by ghostrider55
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