Stenli (Jim Carrey) je povučeni bankovni službenik kojem je kućni ljubimac, pas Majlo (Max), najbolji i jedini prijatelj. Razmišljajući o svom samotnom životu, Stenli dolazi do ruba samoubistva, ali slučajan pronalazak neobične drevne maske u reci drastično menja njegov život.
Stavivši masku na lice, Stenli postaje mešavina tasmanijske nemani i Supermena, nesavladivo biće kojem nijedan podvig nije nemoguć. Kada Stenli upozna lepu pevačicu iz noćnog kluba, Tinu (Cameron Diaz), čini se kako je konačno pronašao sreću, ali na njihov put staje gangster Dorian Tajler (Peter Greene). Stenli se mora izboriti za Tinu i odoleti napadima zločinaca i optužbama policije...
Movie Info: Hyperactive mayhem results when a mild-manned banker discovers an ancient mask that transforms him into a zany prankster with superhuman powers in this special-effects-intensive comedy. The wildly improvisational Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, a decent-hearted but socially awkward guy who one night finds a strange mask. Carrey's trademark energy reveals itself after Stanley puts on the mask and the banker transforms into The Mask, a green-skinned, zoot-suited fireball.
The rubber-faced Mask possesses the courage to do the wild, fun things that Stanley fears, including romancing Tina Carlyle (Cameron Diaz). In addition to Carrey's physical talents, the film makes effective use of digital visual effects that bestow the Mask with superhuman speed, insane flexibility, and popping eyes out of a Tex Avery cartoon.
The larger narrative, involving the efforts of Tina's gangster boyfriend to destroy Stanley and use the mask's powers for evil, prove less interesting than the anarchic comic set pieces, including a particularly memorable dance number to "Cuban Pete." The film delivered enough laughs to become a surprise hit and, along with the same year's Dumb and Dumber, establish Carrey's status as a comedy superstar.
Directed by: Chuck Russell
Produced by: Bob Engelman
Starring: Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard Jeni, Cameron Diaz
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