One of the best comedies of the 90s

Rating: Null/10 (6 July 2008)

THE MASK is the story about a nice guy, Stanley Ipkiss, who is unhappy. He has a landlord who always yells at him, a boss who always berates him, and people always take advantage of his nice nature. One day, his life changes. He comes upon a mask in the lake and puts it on. Upon putting on the mask, he is transformed into a kind of comedic troublemaker who can do anything. What results is one of the funniest and most enjoyable comedies made in the past twenty years. Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss totally perfect. His character is so quirky and likable, and yet he manages to let loose way further as the mask. The mask, in question, only contributes to an already very rubber face. The visual effects are all very inventive and original, especially for the time! Cameron Diaz makes a stunning acting debut as the woman of Stanley's dreams. I haven't even mentioned the big bank heist, references to Tex Avery, the climactic fight scene, the two incredibly brilliant dance sequences, or the adorable dog yet. All I have to say is that all these subplots are balanced perfectly. There are some incredible sight gags herein, the exploding windshield early in the film still makes me laugh. This is a wonderful film and it certainly entertained me more than than most 90s comedies. I highly recommend this film if you're looking for a fun laugh.
Pros:
-Excellent performances from Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz
-Amazing visual effects
-awesome dog performance
-the two dance scenes to end all dance scenes
Cons:
-cheesy villain and resolution to that
-it ends a little too quickly