Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

The Mask
1994
***½
Director: Charles Russell
Cast: Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck

This likeable film offers a mix of Roger Rabbitesque cartoon action and comedy. It tells a story of a nerdy man who finds a mask that turns him into a self-confident superhero. While Jim Carrey is the Mask the film is funny, but when he returns to regular Stanley, the narrative seems to come to a halt. Cameron Diaz makes a very memorable movie entrance. Based on a comic book.