The Mask [Platinum Series] [WS] [Blu-ray]

Director: Chuck Russell Chuck Russell

Overview

Hyperactive mayhem results when a mild-manned banker discovers an ancient mask that transforms him into a zany prankster with superhuman powers in this special-effects-intensive comedy. The wildly improvisational Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, a decent-hearted but socially awkward guy who one night finds a strange mask. Carrey's trademark energy reveals itself after Stanley puts on the mask and the banker transforms into The Mask, a green-skinned, zoot-suited fireball. The rubber-faced Mask possesses the courage to do the wild, fun things that Stanley fears, including romancing Tina Carlyle (Cameron Diaz). In addition to Carrey's physical talents, the film makes effective use of digital visual effects that bestow the Mask with superhuman speed, insane flexibility, and popping eyes out of a Tex Avery cartoon. The larger narrative, involving the efforts of Tina's gangster boyfriend to destroy Stanley and use the mask's powers for evil, prove less interesting than the anarchic comic set pieces, including a particularly memorable dance number to "Cuban Pete." The film delivered enough laughs to become a surprise hit and, along with the same year's Dumb and Dumber, establish Carrey's status as a comedy superstar.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/09/2008
UPC:	0794043123436
Original Release:	1994
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	New Line Home Video
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:41:00
Sales rank:	15,091

Special Features

Additional scenes; Commentary by director Chuck Russell; Commentary by director Chuck Russell, New Line Cinema co-chairman Bob Shaye, writer Mike Werb, executive producer Mike Richardson, producer Bob Engelman, visual effects supervisor Scott Squires, animation supervisor Tom Bertino and cinematographer John Leonetti; Return to Edge City retrospective documentary; Introducing Cameron Diaz: Screen test; Cartoon Logic and What Makes Fido Run featurettes; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jim Carrey	Stanley Ipkiss
Cameron Diaz	Tina Carlyle
Peter Riegert	Lt. Mitch Kellaway
Peter Greene	Dorian Tyrel
Amy Yasbeck	Peggy Brandt
Richard Jeni	Charlie Schumacher
Orestes Matacena	Niko
Timothy Bagley	Irv,Irv
Nancy Fish	Mrs. Peenman
Johnny Williams	Burt,Pebbles
Reg E. Cathey	Freeze
Jim Doughan	Doyle
Denis Forest	Sweet Eddy
Krista Buonauro	Cop
Blake Clarke	Murray
Christopher Darga	Paramedic No. 3
Suzanne Dunn	Reporter
Joely Fisher	Maggie
Peter Jazwinski	Park Policeman
Beau Lotterman	Megaphone Cop
Ivory Ocean	Mayor Tilton
Robert O'Reilly	The Figure
Louie Ortiz	Coco Bongo Valet,Coco Bongo Vallet
Jeremy Roberts	Bobby the Bouncer
Eamonn Roche	Mr. Dickey
Randi Ruimy	Screaming Lady
Benjamin J. Stein	Dr. Neuman,Dr. Neuman
Nils Allen Stewart	Orlando
Chris Taylor	Coco Bongo Cop No. 1
Wendy Walsh	Herself
Joseph Alfieri	Police Officer
Robert Keith	Police Officer
Howard Kay	Niko's Thug
Scott McElroy	Niko's Thug,Niko's Thug #1
B.J. Barrie	Alley Punk
Bullet Valmont	Alley Punk
Debra Casey	Alley Punk
Kevin Grevious	Henchman
Richard Montes	Henchman
Daniel James Peterson	Henchman
B.J. Barie	Alley Punk #1
Catherine Berge	Cigarette Girl
Phil Boardman	Guard
Blake Clark	Murray
Kevin Grevioux	Henchman #7
Peggy Brandt	Actor
Susan Boyd	Voices
Max	Milo
Randy Edelman	Composer

Technical Credits

Michael Fallon

Mark Verheiden

Mike Werb

Michael Fallon	Screenwriter
Bob Engelman	Producer,Producer
Fern Champion	Casting
Tom Bertino	Special Effects
Jon Farhat	Special Effects
Mark Paladini	Casting
Mike Richardson	Executive Producer,Producer
Charles Russell	Executive Producer,Director
Scott Squires	Special Effects
Robert Staad	Special Effects
Steve Williams	Special Effects
Mark Verheiden	Screenwriter
Mike Werb	Screenwriter
Michael De Luca	Producer
Carla Fry	Producer
Ann Burgund	Producer
Mike Measimer	Special Effects
Benoit Eon	Special Effects
Ian O'Connor	Special Effects
Ken Ralston	Special Effects
Chuck Russell	Executive Producer,Producer
Michael DeLuca	Executive Producer
Thomas L. Bellissimo	Special Effects

Editorial Reviews

Jim Carrey's comic schtick is somewhere between Robin Williams' schizophrenic hamming and the ridiculous physical comedy of Jerry Lewis. Though the pure stupidity of his 1994 breakthrough Ace Ventura: Pet Detective proved popular, it was his summer follow-up, The Mask, that began to win over critics. With the release of Dumb and Dumber that December, Carrey had become one of Hollywood's hottest stars -- in one calendar year. Directed by the largely unknown Chuck Russell, The Mask's real stars are the computer effects designed by Industrial Light and Magic. Many compared the eye-popping "masking" of Carrey to Tex Avery's wacky Warner Brothers cartoons. Carrey's reputation as an actor and as a popular icon has continued to grow since the film's release, as has that of co-star Cameron Diaz, who made her impressive big screen debut in this film.

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