Not for children...but very enjoyable.

Rating: 8/10 (26 October 2018)

I have a friend in Italy that has been pestering me to watch "The Mask". Angelo thinks it's one of the best movies...ever! Well, while I don't match his level of enthusiasm, I did really enjoy the movie and think it's well worth your time...unless you are a kid. While the movie looks like a kids' film, there are too many adult jokes and kicks to the groin to make it a good movie for younger folks.
Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is a nice guy but also a total wimp who lets people walk all over him. Upon discovering a strange Norse mask and uncovers who you really are down deep, he becomes a Tex Avery-style cartoon character in the real world. Now, Stanley is part lover, part trickster...and he runs afoul of a gang intent on doing bad stuff. Can Stanley manage to stop the gang, save the girl AND stay out of jail??
This film is enjoyable on a turn off your brain and enjoy level. It's filled with CGI, homages to various cartoons (such as "Swingshift Cinderella") and is worth your time. And, in this case, Carrey was the perfect actor for the role due to his energy and athleticism.