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The Mask

(1994, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A bit crude, but fun and relatively harmless.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–12

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Lots of cartoonish violence.
  • Sex:

    Cameron Diaz 's cleavage is its own character. Sex jokes.
  • Language:

    Some profanity.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Mask

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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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the idea of making judgments about people based on their looks, wealth, and personality. Parents can use this film to discuss setting personal goals toward self-improvement.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    a little green man was taking all of there things steeling money from a bank

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    a little green man was taking all of there things steeling money from a bank

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    lol the best movie i seen

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    any age

    this is a great movie nothing wrong with it.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 4.0
    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.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 2.0

    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.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    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.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    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.

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    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.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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.

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    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

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    PG-13!

    This is a movie everyone should see! Don't mind the PG-13 rating!

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Entertainment

    Funny, but entertaining! A must see!

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    wacky and cartoony fun

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