a little green man was taking all of there things steeling money from a bank
The Mask
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Common Sense says
A bit crude, but fun and relatively harmless.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–12
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Mask was written by Marjorie Kase
Parents need to know that this film contains a great deal of cartoon violence. There are shootouts, some bloodshed, and a death off screen. Property is destroyed without consequence. A man is shown with a car muffler protruding from his behind. A condom is exposed briefly in a balloon gag. Several shots focus on a woman's cleavage and jokes intimating sex are numerous.
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What’s the Story?
In THE MASK, Jim Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, a bashful bank teller who aside from his dog Milo, lives a very solitary existence. After a particularly humiliating day, Stanley stumbles upon a magical mask that allows him to play out his wildest fantasies. While wearing the mask, Stanley is transformed into a green faced, zoot-suit wearing hepcat that personifies everything he is not -- a confident lady-killer who doesn't take nothing from nobody. His exploits lead him into trouble though, after he pulls a bank job and steals a mob boss' girlfriend (Cameron Diaz). By movie's end, Stanley has gained enough confidence to be himself without the mask, learning a valuable lesson in the process.
Is It Any Good?
Back in 1994, an unknown ingénue and a seemingly one hit wonder starred in The Mask. The movie went on to become one of the year's biggest blockbusters, securing Jim Carrey's status as a legitimate movie star and launching the career of it-girl Cameron Diaz. Carrey's previous experience in both dramatic and physically comedic roles made him the only choice for this film. The Mask is a perfect vehicle for his abilities to play both a lovable loser and a manic menace. Industrial Light and Magic's special effects are integral to the success of this film. Without them, audiences would have to pay attention to the plot, which is uneven, predictable, and not worth the price of admission alone.
Kids will love this movie. Carrey lives out a child's every fantasy -- destroying things without getting caught, saving the day, and getting the girl. You may rue the day you brought this film into your home when catchphrases like "Smokin!" and "Somebody stop me!" remain in your child's vernacular until his or her next birthday. Still, the film is entertaining and relatively harmless.
Movie Details
Studio: New Line Cinema, Director: Chuck Russell
Run time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release: 6/14/1994, DVD release: 5/14/2000
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence
Run time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release: 6/14/1994, DVD release: 5/14/2000
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
a little green man was taking all of there things steeling money from a bank
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
lol the best movie i seen
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
any age
this is a great movie nothing wrong with it.
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Graphic Comic To Cartoony Film. Great Twist.
I like the way that the movie had a cartoonish style instead of a dark gory one. It transforms it from horror to comedy. This presented it in a way to enjoy the story more. Jim Carrey brings all of the comedy to life. Some guns are used and people get shot at times, but when the mask gets shot, he heals up instantly. If you like cartoons, you'll enjoy this movie.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title pause for age 9 and give it
Nothing Like the Comics
The Mask comics are dark, violent, weird, and strangely funny. This movie, at times, is funny, but shares no likenesses with the book.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Good,funny comic fun!
I've wanted to watch this movie for a while, but my dad always said it was a weird movie, i disagree! It's a very funny mix between live action and cartoons. there realy aren't that many isues. 1. mostly cartonish violince, such as conks on the head or guns that pop out a BANG! flag, there is some actual shooting, and a not very graphic fist fight at the final showdown. 2. mild language including D--n,a-s, H--l,and B--ch. 3. One woman wheres tight outfits and the mask is constantly trying to win her heart. 4. the mask smokes sometimes, and there is drinking at a casino. So overall this is a funny movie that would be great as a 12 year olds first PG-13.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
wacky and cartoony fun
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Entertainment
Funny, but entertaining! A must see!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
jim carry wow!
usually jim carry is not the cleanest actor but he was in this movie alot cleaner than others it should have been PG its alot like the sequal i liked it and you probally will to
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
PG-13!
This is a movie everyone should see! Don't mind the PG-13 rating!
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
great movie
this movie was awsome. It was sort of creepy in a good way. i loved it watch it good for kidsd10 and up
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
One of my favorite movies
The Mask is a action-packed, family friendly, and halerios fantasy that dos't fail to please. Filled with explosive special effects and strong charictors, The Mask is a true classic.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Great movie
nothing's really wrong with this movie, the language might be inappropriate for under 8, B---- is said twice, but everything else is fine
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
Not for under 12 or 13
My 7 year old daughter watched this at a birthday party sleepover and then asked to come home. She said the movie had guns in it and showed a guy "almost dying". It's too bad the mom thought this was appropriate for 7-8 year olds when clearly it has a PG-13 rating.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
i like it
This movie is a good movie because it shows both sides of jim carrey as an actor. When he is normal it shows his calmer side(like in the truman show, majestic). But when he puts on the mask he becomes crazy making faces and jokes every 3 seconds(like in the grinch). Its a light pg-13 that is almost guaranteeed to make you laugh.
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