The Mask (1994) - FIRST TIME WATCHING - REACTION (Movie Commentary)

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[@Serai3]

The Mask gives the wearer powers according to their personality. Stanley is a fan of old cartoons, so it makes him a living cartoon, and specifically a _Tex Avery_ cartoon. Avery pioneered the kind of extreme physical actions and facial reactions that you see brought into the "real world" in the film. (His cartoons also tended towards the risque, thus the whistling wolf character, who wouldn't have shown up in a Disney or Warner Bros cartoon.) Stanley's powers as a cartoon also warp the world around him, pulling everyone into his cartoon world. Thus no one is particularly freaked out by him, and he can initiate huge dance numbers, etc. He's basically Bugs Bunny on steroids. (The sequel sucked because they couldn't get Jim Carrey, and you're right - no one else can play him.)

[@Serai3]

@Lightswitch Whatever, dude. I'm not into rankings and lists and such. The Mask is the same type of character - a trickster, a Coyote figure. you can do the nitpicky thing if that's what gets you off.

[@adriantrusca1245]

Always that one guy that has to explain everything. We all have google dude. Takes 2 seconds to research this shit. Stop it. And no, he's not fucking Bugs Bunny on steriods. In the comics, The Mask was a lot darker and used to kill people. But they toned it down for the movie.

[@Serai3]

@@adriantrusca1245 Always that one guy that has to be right, no matter what. Sad little boys;.

[@jean-pierre5221]

I feel like unless you grew up watching the cartoon as a kid, this movie will just seem ridiculous and make no sense.

[@Serai3]

@@jean-pierre5221 Absolutely. Almost all of the character's actions are based in the world of mid-20th century cartoons. It's an entire visual language that isn't really around anymore - cartoons are very different these days. It's not just cartoons, either. He makes reference to a lot of things that 21st century people aren't going to get, especially at the lightning speed Carrey works in. The joke on Desi Arnaz, for example, is completely lost, as is the fact that the Mask shows up to a party in a zoot suit (as well as the way the music at the club automatically lines itself up with his attire).

[@robertmorris8997]

Max, the dog that played Milo, lived to be somewhere around 20 years old. I think it was 22 years.

[@RareHarmony]

He was a good boy!

[@robertmorris8997]

@@RareHarmony Yes. Yes he was.

[@CrownlessKing88]

Once you realize the mask is the Mask of Loki, everything makes a lot more sense.

[@BlackHammerJeff]

Classic and iconic. Jim Carrey is such a comedic genius!

[@evanwakelin7944]

Cameron Diaz just looked so damn amazing in this movie.

[@Top10soon]

She was literally fresh meat in this movie 🔥🔥🔥

[@rammsteinrulz16]

99% people who watched this movie (myself included) have NO idea of how violent and maniacal this character is in the comics. Simply diabolical. Leave it to Jim Carrey to take something akin to Joker but 10x worse and make him family friendly.

[@Armaldo468]

Ten times worse than the Joker? The Joker is a serial killer, mass murderer, rapist, terrorist, torturer, master manipulator, political assassin, and a litany of other things I’m probably forgetting. In almost all portrayals he’s an utter abomination, save for a scant few where he’s treated as a tragic villain or sometimes a sort of antihero. It’s pretty hard for most characters to top that asshole. If The Mask is really worse, I’d like to hear a few examples, please.

[@8967Logan]

You have to admit, Cameron Diaz' 20s must have been amazing for her :).

[@cemarz]

He first really showed up in Earth Girls Are Easy. But Jeff Goldblum was the draw there. He then gained a name for himself on the TV show In Living Color as the costume/physical humor guy. He hit REALLY big in 94. Ace Ventura. The Mask. Dumb and Dumber. All in one year. Legendary. Following that up with a more In Living Color type character with The Cable Guy. It wasn't good, it was dark. But he brought the comedy back with Liar Liar the next year and solidified himself as an amazing actor with The Truman Show. And sealed whatever deal there was by going back to comedy with The Grinch. This is all in 5 years.

[@FoxNinja4000]

And now he is Eggman.

[@jeanine6328]

You’re right, he’s the clear eyes guy. He was also in the most iconic scene in Ferris Buellers Day Off…. Buelleeer… Buelleeer…. Buelleeer

[@peperino25]

i recommend you : *Dumb and Dumber* (1994) / *Me, Myself & Irene* (2000) / *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective* (1994) *Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls* (1995) / *The Cable Guy* (1996)

[@CrownlessKing88]

A lot of people don’t know this is based on a comic book series which is actually a lot darker.

[@1027srich]

Jim Carrey at his peak (between this movie and Liar Liar) 💯

[@MuffinHunterX]

We do not speak of the sequel. It is cursed. More cursed then the Cats movie.

[@MrGrimfacade]

This video is SMOKINN 🔥🔥

[@thiagowwz]

13:36 » i just love that 'plot twist' over there 🤣🤣🤣

[@samuelbarrett1082]

There are sequels btw. They don't have Jim Carrey and you should never ever watch them unless you want to be seriously disappointed. True straight to video quality movies.

[@danilynn4007]

Have you seen JC in Ace Ventura; Pet Detective? If you like his style, which is over the top, you'll probably like the movie. Also, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Liar Liar, Truman Show, Bruce Almighty (which has a follow up Evan Almighty w/Steve Carrell.) Good stuff.

[@Frenchaboo]

I haven't watched this movie in ages and rewatching this along with you I was genuinely surprised the main guy ended up with Cameron Diaz's character while the red haired "down to earth" girl ended up being a traitor. Can't tell if it's super 90s for the blonde bombshell to be the ultimate "prize" or whether it was actually subversive to go with the bombshell. But it's kinda interesting.

[@15blackshirt]

Jim Carrey also starred in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dumb and Dumber the same year as The Mask. This film was loosely adapted from the comics of the same name

[@matrix9452]

Great react. Correction, the real deadpool before deadpool was Hancock 2008, an antihero played by Will Smith you should take an look if possible.

[@blunt2416]

My man caped informer is red pilled.

[@uknowwho80]

How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Ace Ventura . Liar Liar. Me , Myself and Irene…

[@ej1936]

I remember they were considering adding the mask to mortal kombat guest characters lol

[@defletcher2902]

In Living Color (Fire Marshall Bob) was the 1st time I remember Jim Carrey. You should watch some of his clips from that show.

[@claymccoy]

It's Fire Marshall Bill.

[@pamelalee1508]

Hey there !...boom-chicky-boom !...loved the conga line bit... As I'm not a big comics/animation buff..this movie was more my style...Cameron was great eye candy for the film..lol...I agree with @matrix in the earlier comments... 💥...Hancock...Will Smith...2008 You might like the character..not what we expected..but enjoyed it for sure... Have a great weekend...🌿🌿🌿

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Jim Carrey is Canadian my guy Lol, but I hear what u saying.

[@chrisnorman1902]

Canada is in North America, so Canadians are American

[@FlintArtist]

Trust me, don’t look into sequels of the Mask! Or you’ll regret it!

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

I felt like The Mask, was the perfect role for Jim Carrey.

[@jacksalvin364]

12:55

[@Naldo2001]

I've first heard of Jim Carry from the Movies Ace Ventrua and Once Bitten. should react to them sometimes.

[@Vendrix86]

cameron diaz never looked this good again

[@staceynwriter]

Jim Carrey is canadian

[@chrisnorman1902]

Canadians are American

[@staceynwriter]

@@chrisnorman1902 as a Canadian strong no

[@tensaantares]

26:16 Jamie Kennedy played The Mask in a sequel..."spoiler", it wasn't well received.

[@jeanine6328]

Ya know, they really could have kept going with sequels. Each movie is a totally different person and will be anything but Stanley’s character. Kinda like Jumanji with new players. But it really would have been hard to top this.

[@jeeither]

The Mask is still one of my favorite movies of all time. Now I might have to watch it this weekend.

[@spanishwithlilly7804]

Me encanta esta película y tu contenido

[@k.delpino1124]

One of Jim Carrey's best films. Don't watch the sequel, It's not worth it. Oh god no. The Mask was the first film adaptation of a property from Dark Horse comics. It was also an animated series that ran for 3 seasons and one of 3 consecutive animated series based on Jim Carrey films (along with Dumb & Dumber, Ace Ventura). Dark Horse has put out as much film and tv content as Marvel & DC. Wasn't getting as much credit for awhile. But lately more readers and viewers have been showing love for each adaptation of the source material. However, you should react to these other films based on DHC: Timecop with Van Damme (1994), Barb Wire with Pamela Anderson (1996), Virus with Jamie Lee Curtis & Mystery Men with an ensemble cast (1999), the Oscar-nominated American Splendor (2003), Hellboy with Ron Pearlman & Alien Vs Predator; follow up to Predator 2 (both from 2004), the Sin City films (2005 & 2014), Pathfinder with Karl Urban (2007) and Polar (2019) on Netflix. You've seen 300 (2006) which was a Dark Horse graphic novel. Check out 300:Rise of an Empire (2014), the movie sequel based on the graphic novel sequel, "Xerxes".

[@positivelynegative9149]

Dude, the dance is conga, not Congo. 😄

[@TheDravic]

I'd love to see you react to a more dark humor, thoughtful thing Jim Carrey did recently (few years ago). A show called Kidding. Two seasons, not too long, it is a complete story. It's great. I absolutely loved it. Jim Carrey produced, co-wrote and lead that show. A few people from the crew frequent the small Reddit community dedicated to Kidding, too. Goes to show it was a passion project.

[@Barbro247]

Id rather watch dumb & dumber 100 times in a row.

[@TheDravic]

@@Barbro247 One man's treasure is another person's trash.

[@Empty-Mask]

The second movie will make you feel pain

[@gearheadmn]

Correction- Jim Carrey is from Toronto, Canada.

[@chrisnorman1902]

Canada is in America

[@gearheadmn]

@@chrisnorman1902 NORTH America but Canada itself is its own country.

[@chrisnorman1902]

@@gearheadmn yeah, it's a country in America, so Canadians are American

[@jonowhitney5515]

Good movie

[@herbertragan5849]

Trust me when I say… stay far away from the sequel.

[@darthpanic4007]

Read the comic if you have a chance, its some pretty gruesome stuff.

[@mikesilva3868]

Great movie 🎁

[@PenikeseKidd]

👍

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Love ya man but your the first person I have heard was afraid of the Mask character

[@adambaumgarden7501]

The mask comic is actually really dark.

[@sasamichan]

other movies I'll shout out Ace Ventura Man on the Moon Batman Forever Liar Liar The Truman Show How the Grinch Stole Christmas Bruce Almighty Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! A Christmas Carol 2009' Mr. Popper's Penguins Sonic the Hedgehog or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Megamind Despicable Me The Tick Freakazoid The Incredibles The Meteor Man Blank Man Super Hero Movie The Suicide Squad Deadpool The Lego Batman Movie Hancock or Ferris Bueller's Day Off Planes, Trains & Automobiles Dennis the Menace Animaniacs Wacko's Wish My Girl 2 Richie Rich Casper Also there is the Mask Animated series and Son of the Mask if you are curious and want to see how bad it gets.

[@martinsandt1135]

😂

[@All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers]

I'm loving this upload schedule bro. A new one everyday and I'm here for it.

[@Cifer77]

If you're going down classic Jim Carrey movies, this is one of them. But one of his best has got to be THE CABLE GUY

[@XavierXSims]

I agree. I'd also consider Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, Bruce Almighty, and the Grinch to be his best stuff too, hands down.

[@benjaminboudreau2675]

The comic book of The Mask isn't like the movie. In fact, it is actually really violent.

[@TheTaelus]

The Mask 2. The greatest Jamie Kennedy joint you can’t miss…

[@thewab1974]

Whatever you do….. AVOID THE SEQUEL.

[@jacobmartin5182]

The sequel is down right terrible, but still you should watch it 😂

[@allensneed]

Cam Diaz is bad af in this movie

[@totomomo18]

Great movie. What you are missing is that allot of the lines the mask say are references to old classic movies and famous quotes. You should also check Other great comedies of Jim Caerry like the Ace Ventora movies and Dumb and Dumber. You should also see Cameron Diaz comedy There is something about Marry.

[@TheRocco96]

If you like Cameron Diaz, then you should look at "Head above water". It's a dark comedy, it's not a great movie, but it has plenty of Cameron walking around in a swimsuit, and she gets tied up a few times.

[@persephone9177]

You should check out the movie “The Number 23”. It’s a thriller so you’ll see Jim Carrey in a completely different role! Loved that movie😊👍

[@Thrashaholic1988]

Yup, that was Ben Stein who was the psychiatrist. Oh btw, just imagine if this cool movie was rated R instead of PG-13

[@XavierXSims]

Yep. He was in other movies and shows, too. Btw, he also was in Son of the Mask as well.

[@HardcoreRGProdigyXTR]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off / Planes, Trains and Automobiles / Ghostbusters 2 / Honeymoon in Vegas / Dennis the Menace / My Girl 2 / North / RIchie Rich / Win Ben Stein's Money (Comedy Central game show) / Animaniacs / Wakko's Wish, amongst many!

[@Tiresias55]

Great review. But where was the best scene? Where Milo leaps over the bridge with Charlie to fight over the mask? lol. Also, this movie's base material is way darker than the movie, this was definitely the PG version. Peggy was originally supposed to be killed by the mobsters after betraying Stanley

[@cedricmoss1668]

Classic funny movie

[@Cifer77]

There actually is another Mask movie, it has the reputation of being one of the worst movies of all time lol

[@XavierXSims]

Yes, that was the sequel Son of the Mask. And yes, I know it's bad, but I honestly consider it a guilty pleasure. Loved it as a kid, just as much as the first movie. Don't judge me, plz! XD

[@cedricmoss1668]

U should watch faster with the rock, then u should watch case 39 , u won’t be disappointed

[@t.j.payeur5331]

I'd forgotten how lame this flick is. Carrey just doesn't do it for me, he's a roided up Jerry Lewis...

[@tricatel2015]

When you saw "Who framed Roger Rabbit" before that, you can't be impressed. Btw, this movie really didn't age well, unlike Roger Rabbit.

[@XavierXSims]

Let's agree to disagree on that, kay? But both movies are good!

[@OrderOfTheGash]

Ryan Reynolds could reboot this with a hard "R" rating