HEY PACHUCO SONG FROM THE MASK MOVIE
Not only does Chuck Russell's The Mask deliver one of Jim Carrey's best performances, a shed-load of brilliant anarchic humour, special effects that still look fresh today, and some excellent musical numbers, but it is also the film that introduced movie audiences worldwide to the charms of the delectable Cameron Diaz. Cameron Diaz was number 65, and Jim Carrey number 47 on The 100 Greatest Movie Stars, Diaz was also number 26 on The 100 Greatest Sex Symbols, and the film was number 68 on The 100 Greatest Sexy Moments for Diaz's great introductory entrance. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, it was nominated the BAFTAs for Best Make Up/Hair, Best Production Design and Best Special Effects.
The cartoonish special effects are amazing, Carrey is hilarious as The Mask, Diaz's debut is great, this is just a must-see family film. Peenman, Jim Doughan as Detective Doyle, Denis Forest as Sweet Eddy and Ben Stein as Dr. Also starring Amy Yasbeck as Peggy Brandt, Orestes Matacena as Niko, Nancy Fish as Mrs. The concluding scenes in the Coco Bongo Club, fighting for the mask, including dog Milo putting it on, are fantastically funny. Eventually, Stanley has bigger problems when Tina's villainous gangster boyfriend Dorian Tyrell (Pulp Fiction's Peter Greene) gets hold of the mask, and plans to take over Edge City with his new found power. Mitch Kellaway (Peter Riegert) who has reason to believe Stanley is this "Mask". When Tina eventually meets "The Mask", she is instantly attracted to him and has no idea it is Stanley.
When he puts this mask on, he is transformed into a green faced uncontrollable wacky cartoony alter-ego superhero. They see each other again (after he has been soaked) at the Coco Bongo Club, and it is on his way home that he discovers an ancient green wooden mask inhabited by the spirit of mischievous god, Loki. Basically Stanley Ipkiss (Golden Globe nominated Jim Carrey is the mild-mannered bank clerk working with best friend Charlie (Richard Jeni), and one day he meets and is instantly attracted to the beautiful Tina Carlyle (introducing Cameron Diaz). When I was younger this used to be a fantastic family comedy film, and it still is. Overall, hugely enjoyable, funny and imaginative, so much better than its sequel Son of the Mask which I disliked so much I try to forget it exists. Not to mention the adorable pet dog, underrated Peter Reigert, Peter Greene's Dorian and gorgeous Cameron Diaz.
Also superb are the script, which is as funny and as imaginative as the film itself and the suitably tongue in cheek music score. There are so many good scenes though my favourite was the Bugs Bunny-style Cuban Pete routine. Here because of the special effects, Carrey moves around at whirlwind speed, pops his eyeballs and swaps parts of his anatomy for his cartoon equivalents and you know what it is jolly funny. He is helped by the special effects, which are utterly amazing, a truly imaginative and sophisticated visual style that worked so well here. Either way, he excels in this film, he is completely in his element and completely unpredictable. Here Carrey's role is split, his mild mannered banker and a wild, crazy superhero. And I also think that along with Liar Liar and The Truman Show that The Mask is one of Jim Carrey's better movies.
It isn't the best movie ever or anything like that but it is still a hugely enjoyable comedy in my opinion. And, in this case, Carrey was the perfect actor for the role due to his energy and athleticism. It's filled with CGI, homages to various cartoons (such as "Swingshift Cinderella") and is worth your time. 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. Now, Stanley is part lover, part trickster.and he runs afoul of a gang intent on doing bad stuff. 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. Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is a nice guy but also a total wimp who lets people walk all over him. 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. 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. I have a friend in Italy that has been pestering me to watch "The Mask".
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