Decent, but not as good as I remembered

Rating: 6/10 (18 December 2010)

Have you ever watched a movie when you were a little kid and thought it was awesome and then watched that same movie as adult and thought it wasn't as good as you remembered it being? Well, that's exactly how I felt about "The Mask." I watched it recently after having not seen it in probably ten years or better. I was expecting to like it just as much as I remembered, but I didn't. I was pretty disappointed in that fact. I mean, I guess the movie is OK, it's still watchable, but it just leaves a little something to be desired.
Jim Carrey is likable enough in his role, and he is entertaining to watch, but the movie just seems a little silly, and not necessarily in a good way. I'd recommend watching it only if you're wanting a mindless little distraction from the burdens of everyday life. If you're looking to find anything of substance here, you're probably going to find this to be a letdown.
I'd compare this movie to what it felt like watching episodes of the old 1960s Batman TV show as an adult. When you're a kid, you don't realize how cheesy or stupid it really is, but when you're an adult, it's just impossible to overlook.