Rent The Mask for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

Thousands of movies and TV series to watch instantly
NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for Britain’s largest range of DVDs, Blu-rays & Games

The Mask Reviews

1994

70
from 19,871 members

When a no-account bank clerk discovers a curious wooden mask he finds it has some interesting properties; to wit, the mask magnifies the wearer's personality to superhuman proportions-oddly, others seem to find this attractive. The no-longer-nebbischy clerk enjoys his new life considerably, but when he seduces the girlfriend of .. Read more

Starring	Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Richard Jeni, Peter Riegert
Director	Charles Russell
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Sign up The Mask DVD, Blu-ray

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Critic's review of The Mask
View all critics' reviews (6)
- Antic, amusing comedy that finds a perfect setting for the exaggerated style of Jim Carrey: cartoon-style humour, borrowing heavily from Chuck Jones and Tex Avery. The jokes are often familiar, but never seen before in a real-life setting thanks to the sp
- 29906
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
Write your own review »
Most helpful member's review of The Mask
View all members' reviews (65)
- - 19
  - 0
  P-A-R-T- Why?
  
  Coz I gotta!! This film is the origin of some of the greatest quotes since Casablanca. Jim Carey is outstanding in the rubber faced role he was born to play. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 295127
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Huxley
  - Hampshire
  - 14 Nov 2003 at 21:22
Most recent members' reviews of The Mask
View all members' reviews (65)
- - 0
  - 0
  brilliant and timeless
  
  this is the sort of film you could watch over and over and never get bored with.
  
  hillarious and brilliant
  
  Report this review
- 1098873
- - cheesekake
  - 766 reviews
  - uk
  - 03 Mar 2012 at 23:37
- - 0
  - 2
  Carrey at his second best...
  
  I'm gonna be frank here, Dumb and Dumber is the greatest Jim Carrey movie ever, nothing will change that.
  
  But that doesn't stop The Mask from... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1034351
- - CozMick
  - 3 reviews
  - 28 Aug 2011 at 01:17
- - 0
  - 0
  P.A.R.T...why? Because I GOTTA!
  
  I saw this at the cinema, and it blew me away then, yet some sixteen years later, it still charms and thrills in equal measure and is one of those films that is... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1033590
- - BMidland
  - 137 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 25 Aug 2011 at 20:55
- - 1
  - 5
  Techno Issues
  
  I know its a top film but couldnt stand the buffering. Can we fix a few things isnt a helpful link
  
  Report this review
- 1030045
- - DirtyBwoar
  - 5 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 16 Aug 2011 at 22:13
- - 0
  - 3
  frustrating buffer
  
  I love this film....yet it will not buffer properly :( I was going to show my son it for the first time as well! Let Down!
  
  Report this review
- 1028009
- - elwoodblues
  - 1 review
  - 11 Aug 2011 at 19:10
- - 2
  - 0
  The Mask
  
  It has been a great experience to watch this movie, it brought lots of laugh to my afternoon. Highly recomended.
  
  Report this review
- 1024563
- - a customer
  - 02 Aug 2011 at 18:51
- - 0
  - 0
  This Guy's Incorrigible
  
  /\ /\ /_\ _ I /
  
  / \/ \ / \ _\ I \
  
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTW
  
  Report this review
- 1024252
- - Wilde
  - 5 reviews
  - 02 Aug 2011 at 00:28
- - 1
  - 0
  Jim Carrey at his best
  
  Extremely funny. Whole family enjoyed this a lot. Jim Carrey very funny. Was Cameron Diaz ever hotter? I DON'T THINK SO!
  
  Report this review
- 1017846
- - a customer
  - 16 Jul 2011 at 12:23
- - 0
  - 1
  amazing film
  
  i have always loved this film!any film with jim carey in it is amazing!!!!!!!! please rent it now lol !!!
  
  Report this review
- 987362
- - jack_05_
  - 3 reviews
  - 29 Apr 2011 at 14:30
- - 4
  - 1
  The Mask
  
  Brilliant film. Entertaining, imaginative. The kids loved it when it was first released and they still love it now. A Jim Carey Classic.
  
  Report this review
- 936656
- - a customer
  - essex
  - 02 Nov 2010 at 21:56
View all members' reviews (65)

- - 19
  - 0
  P-A-R-T- Why?
  
  Coz I gotta!! This film is the origin of some of the greatest quotes since Casablanca. Jim Carey is outstanding in the rubber faced role he was born to play. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 295127
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Huxley
  - Hampshire
  - 14 Nov 2003 at 21:22
- - 8
  - 1
  A real cartoon
  
  Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey) is a much put-upon functionary in a bank. His best friend berates him for being too nice, girls walk over him and his boss bullies him. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 2842
- - Gordon Walker
  - Northern Ireland
  - 04 Mar 2004 at 16:25
- - 8
  - 3
  The Mask
  
  I was shocked to find this was a brilliant film. Uptil this point I had hated Jim Carrey. I don't think this is just for kids at all (I'm a 37 year ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 847493
- - a customer
  - Nottingham
  - 10 Jan 2010 at 18:36
- - 5
  - 0
  The Mask
  
  Seen this film years ago and just watched it again. I had forgotten just how funny this film is. I think everyone who found it funny the first time will love ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 9276
- - a customer
  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 12:34
- - 4
  - 0
  What a great film
  
  You read the summary and you think... sounds a bit cheesy. FOR GOODNESS' SAKE! DON'T! This film is a treat! Watch it now! YOu wont regret it. Nobody has... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 105703
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 20 May 2005 at 19:59
- - 4
  - 1
  One of the funniest cartoon/live-action mixes ever.
  
  Jim Carrey delivers a classic performance in this hilarious comedy, The Mask. Jim Carrey plays your average bloke, who loves his dog and wants to get a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 924099
- - a customer
  - Northern Ireland
  - 16 Sep 2010 at 19:01
- - 4
  - 1
  The Mask
  
  Brilliant film. Entertaining, imaginative. The kids loved it when it was first released and they still love it now. A Jim Carey Classic.
  
  Report this review
- 936656
- - a customer
  - essex
  - 02 Nov 2010 at 21:56
- - 3
  - 0
  Boss!
  
  If you like Jim Carrey and you like comedy. This is the film for you.
  
  Report this review
- 200913
- - Catherine Griffiths
  - England
  - 31 Jan 2006 at 19:52
- - 2
  - 0
  Amazing, Outstanding ...
  
  Amazing, Outstanding Film. One of Jim Carrey's best movies ever!!! Highly recommend!!!!!!!! It's Smokin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  Report this review
- 42364
- - Kim#60
  - LARNE
  - 27 Jul 2004 at 15:06
- - 2
  - 0
  Got this classic out ...
  
  Got this classic out for my 7 year old son, he loved as i did the first time round .
  
  Report this review
- 50182
- - a customer
  - MILTON KEYNES
  - 18 Oct 2004 at 12:25

< Prev
1
2
3
4
5
...
» of 7
Next >

Critics' reviews
- Antic, amusing comedy that finds a perfect setting for the exaggerated style of Jim Carrey: cartoon-style humour, borrowing heavily from Chuck Jones and Tex Avery. The jokes are often familiar, but never seen before in a real-life setting thanks to the sp
- 29906
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...With his sparkling, silly grin and his true talent for physical clowning, [Carrey] comes as close to being an animated creature as a live actor ever could..."
- 7144
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Stanley Ipkiss is a likeable schmuck, a bank teller who wouldn't say 'boo' to a goose. Men don't give him a second... read more on Time Out
- 43002
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...Visually hellzapoppin....Jim Carrey is a rapturously idiosyncratic film persona....Bound to excite..."
- 7146
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Carrey is a comic fireball in a tour de force display of physical antics..."
- 7145
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Goofiness can be its own reward."
- 7143
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- The Mask - Blu-ray
  
  When a no-account bank clerk discovers a curious wooden mask he finds it has some interesting properties; to wit, the mask magnifies the wearer's personality to superhuman proportions-oddly, others seem to find this attractive. The no-longer-nebbischy clerk enjoys his new life considerably, but ...

- - Buy
- The Mask
  
  When a no-account bank clerk discovers a curious wooden mask he finds it has some interesting properties; to wit, the mask magnifies the wearer's personality to superhuman proportions-oddly, others seem to find this attractive. The no-longer-nebbischy clerk enjoys his new life considerably, but ...