The movie that put Carrey and Diaz on everyone's radar.

Rating: Null/10 (21 January 2008)

Who but Jim Carrey could play meek bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss, who one fateful day comes across an ancient mask. On a whim he puts it to his face, and the mask becomes part of him, altering both his physical appearance and his personality. He becomes a super dynamo, in strength and quickness, but also with a destructive streak. His challenge is to channel his energy into fighting the criminals.
Way down the list of credits is Cameron Diaz as Tina Carlyle. Essentially an unknown before this movie, she plays what eventually becomes Ipkiss' love interest, and her performance here is largely responsible for the even better roles she soon was to have.
The movie is not to be taken seriously, it is most fun to watch for the eye-popping special effects associated with turning Ipkiss, and at times others, even his dog, into something completely different when the mask goes on. Always a fun watch.