The Art of THE MASK: A Narcissistic Crime Cartoon

[@wompastompa3692]

I owe this movie. Back in high school, I was a socially awkward, under the radar type of guy. Despite this, I somehow managed to get invited to a party. Probably was just a right time, right place scenario. Anyway, I brought this movie to the party and popped it in the VCR. Of course, this got everyone's attention because who starts a movie in the middle of a party. However, the party goers would end up focussing on Jim Carrey's antics and go on to enjoy the movie. After it was over, some of the other kids ended up talking to me for the rest of the night. Made some good friends that would go on to help me build my social skills. TLDR; No one cared who I was until I put on the mask.

[@ahmedio5289]

Wow.... That's just.... sad. I'm not gonna call you a loser, afterall, I'd be more of a hypocrite than I already am, but still.

[@fellinuxvi3541]

That was so smooth.

[@wompastompa3692]

@@ahmedio5289 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5TWmY1saZhsr6s

[@niallreid7664]

@@ahmedio5289 Well I'm going to go ahead and call you one. You're a loser.

[@alexandrebeaudry8377]

@@ahmedio5289 an hypocrite?

[@ArrowJones_PI]

I want to point out milo the dog who towards the puts on the mask himself and protects Stanley, giving reference to the loyalty of a dog but he also lets loose with the rules Stanley gives him (no jumping, no biting, be a hecking good boy). He bites the pants off the henchman... literally. I just thought it was interesting

[@bernardsoul5186]

It IS interesting. I was waiting for Ryan to comment on Milo, so I'm. glad you said that

[@kizunadragon9]

"Can't make the scene if you don't have the green" - no truer line was ever spoken in a movie.

[@hannesH3]

*THEY CALL ME CUBAN PETE*

[@aemidaniels]

DAMNIT now its in my head

[@BIOMISFIT]

Same

[@basedbattledroid3507]

*I'M THE KING OF THE RHUMBA BEAT!*

[@joaogomes9405]

*WHEN I PLAY MY MARACAS I GO CHEEK CHEEKY BOOM CHEEK CHEEKY BOOM*

[@etheriousnatsudragneel5835]

the first thing i see and now i will be stuck with that for a full month

[@dunnowy123]

I fucking love this movie. Must have seen it 10 times as a kid. I always loved the concept and felt the themes were conveyed super well. Even as a kid, I understood what it was going for.

[@dustenthewind865]

"P- A- R- T why? Because I gotta!" One of my all time favorite movies. Jim Carey definitely influenced my sense of humor. I'm sure thousands of other early 90s kids can say the same thing

[@erubin100]

I wish they would've incorporated Walter from the comics in some form in the film, or even a sequel. He's a very interesting character in that he's the one person in the whole comic whom the mask DOES NOT WORK ON. Yet he himself is strong and durable enough to go toe-to-toe with a mask-wearer and survive. In other words, he DEFIES THE TOONFORCE!

[@snakezase2998]

He is in the cartoon

[@UnknownGunslinger]

I keep getting reminded, how awesome Movies soundtracks were in the 90s'

[@RyanHollinger]

Yeah, the 80s are overrated. The 90s were where it was at!

[@magicman3163]

Ryan Hollinger the only people who like the 90’s were the people born in it .

[@charliesettles9519]

Lots of great compositions in the films

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

@@magicman3163 nope i was born in the 80s, people born in the 90s were too young to actually remember shit from the 90s.

[@magicman3163]

Tom Gallagher - Second Hand Media that my point all that nostalgia pandering stuff companies shit out from the 90’s is for that demographic

[@lwanco1018]

SMOKINNNN! I always hate when people just view this film as a comedy, it is (a good one at that), but it has a lot more to it. Not just in the darker scenes but also in the mask itself and how people choose to use it, I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees this movie that way.

[@phantomspaceman]

The Taz pillow in the first shot with the spinning transformation is what it was driving at; he's becoming a caricatured cartoon version of his inner desires because that's what his escapist fantasy is. The mask is using the individual's latent desires to manifest itself and that's the whole angle of the Trickster God.

[@Ignasimp]

When he transforms spinning, there is a picture in his sofa of the Tasmanian devil which also did a spinning similar to that. That might have been the inspiration for it.

[@ChasehaWing]

Holy crap, I had no idea that film was so deep. I just remember liking it a lot as a kid because it was silly and fun. (kind of glad that scene with the girl being killed was deleted to keep it that way).

[@ravindrachavan8513]

That's 90's for you They seem shallow and goofy but hold very deep meanings and implications But 10's has been the era trying too hard to be look like deep/intellectual films

[@TheHypersonic55]

I loved this film as a kid, not only because of Jim Carrey, but also because of the concept of the Mask, his abilities and crazy personality. I've rewatched the the film a few times as an adult and get reminded of how much I love the humour, darker elements, the wonderful soundtrack and that kick ass dance sequences with Royal Crown Revue! Great video dude!

[@aaronkennedy6731]

Clues -he's reviewed 2 jim carrey movies in a row -it's gonna be a noir involving animals -It's a comedy

[@guldmattbb473]

Uhhhhhh... Sonic the Hedgehog??

[@Rise65487]

Been spending most pour lives, talking about movies we despise

[@91137732]

He should talk about arachnophobia

[@magicbeam6821]

I loved how his love for the Looney Tunes came out when he put the mask on. Everything movement and gag was looney tunes inspired

[@laurene988]

The comic was so much darker and mean spirited, I love it

[@juderobson3564]

SMMMMMMMOKIN!

[@fahoolahoogaz]

We all wear masks metaphorically speaking.

[@johnvalenzuela6782]

@@Luzmaldita577 its a line from the movie you uncultured swine

[@kingmaul3038]

Not all, but most of the population

[@naivenitara]

We are a society

[@RichChanLikesTacos]

Especially when someone gets some sort of popularity most of the time (even though theres a few who keep it real) 💀

[@josefmitchel7000]

Covid-19

[@antusFireNova]

This movie is definetly dated in some aspects, but it still hold up. I watched it today for the first time in my life, and I gotta say I enjoyed it, and its themes are interesting when further analized

[@Elastas]

Absolutely loved this. It hits nuances I never thought about as a kid or even now as an adult. Its always been a fascinating film to me. The kid in me loves the idea of cartoons coming to life but enabling one's power fantasy doesn't mean gratification always struck me as an adult. There was always remorse, anxiety, and fear after a night on the town in Stanley's eyes. It felt good and that is what scared him. This take on what the mask is as opposed to the Id theory is refreshing and gave me a new appreciation for the film. You got a sub!

[@ThisisallMax]

Your channel is honestly by far the best film channel on youtube. I can barely get enough of that sweet, sexy voice.

[@MutatedMae]

This video is so old Doug Walker was a credible critic when it came out.

[@dorothylune5594]

the masks intro song makes me feel a feeling i can't explain, mixed with nostalgia.

[@mksongbird]

i have an unabashed love for this film. SMOKINNNN

[@アメリカやイギリスを英語だ笑い方]

The film, which I saw when I was a kid, got me into the comics when I was near being at the age of 18, which I currently am that age, I sort of wish there was a version of the mask that is like the comics, I know it would have to portray some scenes differently since some things work better visualized than discredited but as long it has the rather dark and cynical spirit as the comics, I do not mind.

[@arturaskarbocius6091]

6:05 Tie is Jackson Pollock fractal chaos painting it is the only painter have recreate fractal geometry of nature brain pathways, blood circulation, leaf pathways, thunder, lung system and tongue reference howling wolf cartoon. Is common trait of Jim carrey characters alter ego sometimes good sometimes bad.

[@hollowman7168]

One of my favorite movies as a kid

[@calunchained]

Damn, you are churning out these videos. Big respect for you, must be hard work to release such high quality videos this frequently, keep it up!

[@cool140000]

Hot take: The Mask is actually just a failed Stone Mask made by the Pillar Men

[@FullMetalMudcrab]

AWAKEN MY CUBAN PETE!

[@AnAverageGoblin]

I REJECT MY HUMANITY, BEN STEIN

[@livelaughlove0209]

*Joseph Joestar is shook*

[@coolgreenbug7551]

I guess The Mask isn't actually all powerful or else they would have conquered the sun by now.

[@TheInfiniteAmo]

Failed? The Mask does make Jim Carry an immortal, unkillable being - you might even call him the perfect lifeform

[@danglesnipecelly13]

When I was younger i watched this at least at least once a week! Lol one of my favorites!

[@facelesscarmy101]

this is quickly becoming one of my favourite channels

[@lucidiosyn3365]

A comic adaptation would be great but damnit, Jim did such a good job in this movie. I know he’s a bit out there now and depressed, but his documentary (while some may disagree) had me kind of respect him as an actor. To embody someone like that is taxing not only for him but for everyone around. And the way I see it, it was for a damn good reason. But that’s just my opinion folks. Y’all have a good one and a happy thanksgiving! Peace!

[@radicaledward3783]

Actually the movie was based on the comic which came first.

[@duoslinger4325]

You know, a Roger Rabbitt video would be awesome... Just sayin.

[@naivenitara]

Yesssssssss ❤🐰

[@borgholable]

the villian of this movie , specially when he wears the mask is a genuinely scary character

[@neonsmoviereviews7969]

He’s zed

[@mnightshade107]

@@neonsmoviereviews7969 you mean Dorian Grey I think your talking about the cartoon villian. I think they added Walter from the comics to

[@neonsmoviereviews7969]

mnightshade107 I forgot that was his name, but I was referring to his Pulp Fiction character

[@mnightshade107]

@@neonsmoviereviews7969 oh hmmmmm

[@primaljoker3040]

@@neonsmoviereviews7969 who's zed...

[@sirownzalotgaming3025]

Love the mask as a kid. Had no idea how deep it was.

[@RedHatMeg]

I used to watch the animated series on Cartoon Network and, honestly, this is the mask I was familiar with. Some time ago I actually rewatched some of the episodes and was surprised, I remembered a lot.

[@toonbat]

Thank you so much. I loved this film when it first came out, and had started to believe I had outgrown its appeal. Seeing it analized really helped dispel that boast. It still holds up after all.

[@ejp794]

Your voice is so relaxing man. I watch one of your vids before I sleep.

[@RyanHollinger]

Really?! I'd rather use it to wake up!

[@justindenney-hall5875]

Ryan Hollinger I think Jacksepticeye's voice would be more suitable for waking someone up lol.

[@gokinsmen]

I have a theory that Peggy was originally supposed to end up with Stanley...and that's why her betrayal comes off so abrupt. Tina (like the Mask) represents the unhealthy fantasy we crave while Peggy (like Stanley) represents the good sensible life we need. Throwing the mask away at the end makes a lot more sense if he ended up with Peggy (i.e. Stanley is rejecting fantasy). But after seeing Jim and Cameron's chemistry, I feel like the studio/director ordered a last-minute rewrite to put them together. Also, Diaz's charisma and sex appeal is just off the charts in this movie. The more she's featured, the better.

[@18151995dawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3iVpZh-dquggas This is a great video about the making of The Mask and the guy in this says the director purposefully had Stanley end up with Tina because he wanted to subvert audience expectation or something along those lines-fun video about a great movie!

[@CocTheElf]

Also it ends up perfect with the thematic of masks. Everyone hides their true self behind a persona. Peggy and Tina aren't what they seem.

[@R.P.McMurphy]

That would explain why she's stanley's girlfriend in the animated series.

[@PolarPhantom]

I honestly like this ending more. Carrey and Diaz were great on screen.

[@Jackie-McCann]

Mauricio_Ibieta Peggy wasn’t Stanley’s girlfriend in the series. They were just friends. If they were dating in the series, we wouldn’t have gotten this line that Stanley says to The Mask in the episode Split Personality: “You know, for all that “style” you claim to have, your track record with women is about as good as mine!”

[@posthumanoid]

I always thought this movie is underrated these days and you succeeded in bringing out depth I had felt suggestions of back then and yet had never attempted to grasp after all these years.

[@nemowindsor8724]

Really good analysis! I’m the rare person who loves both the Mask and Son of the Mask (look, it appealed to me on a personal level that’s almost scary) and I appreciate your look at this first here. I suppose I have some different thoughts via why the mask is Loki’s though. Saying Loki is self-interested isn’t untrue but all the gods were famously self-interested. I think Loki is the creator of the mask because Loki himself is an outsider trying to impress the group in which he wants to belong - which is what Stanley is. Loki does that by giving gifts to the Aesir and doing great deeds for them, but often only after he’s screwed up and hurt them, or in anticipation of their wrath. He’s playful and chaotic and fun but also exhausting, and also capable of other personalities that are more negative and wrathful, like the villain. The Mask is different for every person who wears it, giving it many forms, but ultimately it unleashes a trickster who flouts the conventions of society (and reality itself) in pursuit of power and popularity and love. Once Stanley has achieved love and acceptance, he has to let the mask go because ‘Loki’ and the mask itself is never satisfied - it can’t stand still and be in the moment. It’s always trying to transform and change and impress and entertain - it can’t be itself, ever, because the Mask is a performance. Loki knows his true self would never be accepted by the gods so he’s always performing something for them, whether that’s making them laugh as their court jester or giving them cool toys. Stanley, however, is at a place of self-acceptance and can continue on without performing as someone else. You make the point that people are too petty and selfish to truly use the mask’s reality-breaking power to affect real change and become whatever they want, but that’s the flaw of the mask - it can’t be anything other than that. It’s a tool for performance, not truly changing reality. Stanley has to do that himself.

[@CyrodiilCome]

I'd love for you to analyze Chronicle

[@ItalianIdealist]

This was a very interesting video that's made me view 'The Mask' in a completely different way. Keep up the good work man 👍

[@adenowa3232]

I loved that you found so much meaning in this ostensibly simple childish film. Great video. Subbed.

[@kaijuguy19]

You've done an amazing job looking into how the theme and narrative of the Mask movie actually stays true to the theme of the original comics it was based off of while of course not being as gory and violent. It does bug me a bit seeing some people say that the movie is a butchered first attempt at an adaptation of the comics when in truth it actually did. That being said I'm very much for seeing a rebooted take on The Mask that's closer to the comics in the future especially with Newflix and Dark Horse teaming up to make more adaptations of Dark Horse comic stories.

[@JoyfulOrb]

I LOVE how Noir this movie is, down to the lead detective's HAT! He looks like he needs to be in The Maltese Falcon!

[@AngusStewart01]

This film help me threw getting bullied when I was a kid and brought out my goofy personality in high school love ❤️ this film.

[@acespectre5461]

Same

[@micklats5584]

I strongly recommend Good Bad Flicks, 'Exploring The Mask'. I now have a new appreciation for new line cinemas risk in this movie!

[@Xehanort10]

I liked the Mask cartoon based off the film as a kid as well.

[@MethosChannel]

The Masks soundtrack is really good.

[@megancockett7376]

This movie terrified me as a kid for some reason - I think I only ever really saw people putting on the mask and being unable to remove it, but imagery stuck enough that I literally can't watch the film to this day.

[@shyam8398]

On the money as always Ryan. I was 8 or 9 when I saw it at the cinema and absolutely enamored by Carrey's performance, so much so I went again the next saturday with my pocket money. It was only through a further viewing in my early twenties that I started to scrape into the theme you gouged. I also hadn't realised till then ('cause of the internet) it was based on a comic. until now I have had no inclination to read it but after watching this I may have to reconsider.

[@brodyboggs7399]

jim's hair looks so good

[@franktruth9639]

ON A SIDE NOTE!!! Did yall notice he said "stay safe" at 10:19? In 2017. This man was ahead of his time.

[@we_see_you_opal]

I think it would have been better If they really comitted to him being the Villan instead of the Hero at the end... Ipkiss isn't really better or less creepy than the people around him (yes idk the Comics, i mean the movie)...but the movie doesn't really explore that

[@Draw_Four]

Hey Ryan I know you get tons of comments and won’t see this one, but your breakdowns of comedy are just as great as your horror breakdowns and I think that’d you do great tackling any film.

[@HeatherHolt]

The Truman Show is the best Jim Carey movie. Good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

[@livelaughlove0209]

IT WAS REALLY AMAZING it showed Jim Carrey can play more than just comic relief

[@regg58]

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind is a really great performance by him too 👀

[@s.g.7572]

Well, let’s not be forgetting Man on the Moon

[@ewok_soup]

7:27 I remember watching this movie for the first time and my first thougt was that instead of water it was the sky. It totally confused me. I must clarify that I was 8 when this movie came out. I've gotten a lot smarter since.

[@reylime2991]

My interpretation is that the mask reveals the character for what they really are and causes them to do the things they would want to do on impulse but choose to suppress.

[@jaredfortin6810]

I dont remember if I've commented already however, in the comics (yes stanley is a POS) the user doesnt have control over the mask, the mask forces chaos to come from within the user, it takes their desires and forms them for it's own evil wants, the litteral next comic is about the detective taking the mask and killing a bunch of gang members saying he cant continue to use it because "hes not big head" theres a bunch of little things in the comic series I think you should look into. Still absolutely amazing video, (as always) and please, keep up the good work

[@jaredfortin6810]

For anyone wanting to check out the comics but is broke like me, check out these audio comics kzbin.info/aero/PLGw8-xXHlgvBHmajjfPGQwcXpE4boqoGE I feel they really had fun with it, and it is just a good thing to watch

[@johncreche671]

Love your content dude, keep up the good work!

[@swagner15333]

Next week, Ace Ventura Pet Detective.

[@RyanHollinger]

WHAT GAVE IT AWAY?!

[@mancavetheater1240]

I remember my mother taking me to the theater,after a HARD night of soliciting,to see this when I was 14 or 15& it was a quite the engrossing experience!!! Very intriguing how our main antagonist of the film is a pazest artifact of sorts that folds in the hands of a hopeless romantic and a want to be crime Lord who has boss issues lol I liked how the film played on the audience assumption like you think our protagonist will end up with the journalist lol if I had a 50 favorite of all time,this would definitely make the cut :-)

[@aParanormalEvent]

I duno what it is about you man, but when I watch your content I get the sudden urge to go watch the film being explored. Even if I have watched them hundreds of times as a kid. I was packing up last night when I came across the Mask on VHS. Had to watch it, no thx to you...hahaha.

[@heidialvarado2559]

Your Scooby doo video popped up, so obvi I had to click, I been binge watching your channel, and I gotta say I'm intrigued, and of course I subscribed!!!!

[@rockinHurley777]

Nostalgia hits hard with this one. Love it lol

[@jasperianjones]

Dude, it is 12:10 in the morning. Stop being interesting so I can sleep

[@reconon]

Sleep early

[@radicaledward3783]

Actually it is implied in the comic book when calloway takes over and then Stanley's girlfriend that the mask does take control to a degree but this is a simple small mistake, otherwise, nice video.

[@bigdaddybuscemi8326]

My favourite film of all time.

[@z74d-oy2uj]

Thanks for pointing this out, imo the movie is a good example of narcissists mask taking over the self.

[@bananachild1936]

I've probably watched this movie for like 50 times already, both as a kid and an adult. Jim Carrey's The Mask is an all-around fun and timeless masterpiece, at least for me personally.

[@magnethand9478]

This movie is so engrained into me when I hear audio from any part of the film I'm suddenly 9 again

[@tylerdurden7534]

Best movie ever, thanks for this❤

[@ifeanyikennedy1047]

The Co-respondent shoes, the fedora and zoot suit. Dem ! the Mask got some swagger.

[@Disney65Fan]

I remember I watched this as a kid in school. I think it was the first film I seen Jim Carrey in. One of my favorites. Hilarious . Used to scare the living shit out of me as a child but as an adult I was laughing my butt off.

[@maxis2k]

As someone who loves things that subverts tropes/cliches, I really like this movie. But that thing I love is also the very thing that kind of hurts it. It comes off as a script writer trying to subvert every single thing possible. This creates the double red herring of Tina, the one dimensional personality of most of the characters and ironically, the cliche happy ending. When everything is subverted, then it feels like there isn't really anything grounding the story. Though you can argue Stanley fills that role. But as your video said, his motives are not that different from everyone else. You just feel a little empathy for him because he's being pushed around in his normal life. But once he wears the mask, he basically just becomes like everyone else who picked on him.

[@ossummiserorum3203]

This movie scared the crap out of me when I was a kid. Something about the thing sticking to his face... and was there a dog involved?

[@christianpaystrup4427]

This movie is perfect. The sequel can burn in flames for all of eternity in the seventeen planes of darkness.

[@StarlasAiko]

I never realised this before, but the movie plays in Edge City, which is the main location of the Cyberpunk role playing game.

[@jamesstone1959]

NICE TREE IN THE BACKGROUND, GINGER

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

man I loved this movie as a kid.

[@TurlWasTaken]

Jim Carey: No one cared who I was before I put on the mask

[@mrflipperinvader7922]

Prior to this chuck russell did nightmare on elm street 3 and the blob remake

[@HurricaneDDragon]

One of my all time favorite movies

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

I never saw the Mask as family friendly even as a child. It’s rather disturbing for children and it has a lot of adult humor.

[@antusFireNova]

This movie is essentially a modernized Luigi Pirandello

[@lesleymbuyikayembe7553]

I will always Loves the 1994 classic!!!

[@Gat720Dua]

There was also a deleted scene where we see a couple of vikings (at least I think they were vikings) that drop off the box the mask was in. Kinda drives it home further with the whole the mask was created by Loki theory.

[@aaronwilder2775]

this was a really intriguing listen

[@mikeym2126]

Well... this was excellent.

[@Adam-wl3cf]

Love that Kraken rum in the back

[@rockinHurley777]

I didnt know about the deleted scene.. holy shit. And also why does Dorian have hair when he wears the mask yet Stanley doesnt?...

[@naivenitara]

Embarrassingly enough, I still quote this movie more often than I realized. SOMEBODY, STOP ME! 🕺🏻

[@somedude9828]

man i use to watch this movie very long time ago it just so unique

[@martinward1639]

I like that the mask in a sense is a fake copy of yourself. When anyone wears it they become there DREAM self but one guy is in most control. For example the main villain is to believe to be dangerous and strong but in the end he's powerless, he's just seems powerful cause he has people but when the mask is on he becomes stronger and more bulkier and when it's off he is a dog with all bark but no bite cause he's depends on the mask, so it controls him. Our main character is the opposite, instead he's all bite but no bark, he can defend himself he can get the girl and he CAN do things without the mask. It's just he THINKS that he can't so he let's everyone take advantage of him, and when the mask comes he does NOT want it that is why the mask stayed cause it was not use to not really being needed/wanted, so when he's puts it on HE has some what of more control over it that is why he was spinning, like you said cause was fighting back so the only way that mask could at least somewhat control was to make it seem like he was dreaming, and so more and more it would have him. But when he found out it was losing control he actually takes it off, that is why it hurted him when doing it so when he puts it on again for the last time he has full controll of the mask and when he's done the movie's ends he lives knowing that he Can be his real self. Sorry if you find this long or it was not what you were going with just wanted to put it out there.

[@benzur3503]

Speaking of noir comedies, did you hear of the assassination of high school president? The comedy is more in the disconnection between how characters there perceive themselves and their situation than actual jokes but I really loved it as an off-genre noir film, would love to see your take on it if it’l interest ya

[@anubusx]

After Loki vanished in Endgame he got teloported into the mask.

[@BBB-to4cc]

My FAVORITE movie as a kid

[@Komischer]

I remember watching this when I was like 5 and it scared the shit out of me

[@DesolateWastrel]

Just subscribed, love the critical analysis’s in your videos, and the voice overs and editing, kinda reminds me of Screenwipe back in the day, great work.

[@RyanHollinger]

YES. HOLY SHIT SOMEBODY GETS WHAT IM TRYING TO DO WITH THIS CHANNEL!!

[@DesolateWastrel]

Ryan Hollinger hahaa no worries, keep up the good work

[@AssassinEmbers]

i loved this movie growing up my all time fav jim carrey movie.