"Good Comic Book Action-Comedy!"

Rating: 6/10 (30 July 2012)

Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck and Richard Jeni star in this 1994 action-comedy based on the comic book. This takes place in Edge City where we meet Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey), a mild-mannered banker who seems to get taken advantage of. His luck changes when he finds an ancient green mask that transforms him into a smooth prankster. Diaz makes her debut here as sultry singer, Tina Carlyle who wins his heart, Greene (Pulp Fiction) plays her corrupt boyfriend, Dorian Tyrell, Riegert (Animal House) plays Police Lieutenant, Kellaway, Yasbeck (Problem Child 1 & 2) plays reporter, Peggy Brandt and the late, Jeni plays, Stanley's friend, Charlie. Jim is great in this, he & Cameron have good chemistry, the make-up & effects are terrific and Randy Edelman's score is also good. I recommend this good comic book film that's one of Jim's best.