Have you ever watched a movie when you were a little kid and thought it was awesome and then watched that same movie as adult and thought it wasn't as good as you remembered it being? Well, that's exactly how I felt about "The Mask." I watched it recently after having not seen it in probably ten years or better. I was expecting to like it just as much as I remembered, but I didn't. I was pretty disappointed in that fact. I mean, I guess the movie is OK, it's still watchable, but it just leaves a little something to be desired.
Jim Carrey is likable enough in his role, and he is entertaining to watch, but the movie just seems a little silly, and not necessarily in a good way. I'd recommend watching it only if you're wanting a mindless little distraction from the burdens of everyday life. If you're looking to find anything of substance here, you're probably going to find this to be a letdown.
I'd compare this movie to what it felt like watching episodes of the old 1960s Batman TV show as an adult. When you're a kid, you don't realize how cheesy or stupid it really is, but when you're an adult, it's just impossible to overlook.
Jim Carrey is likable enough in his role, and he is entertaining to watch, but the movie just seems a little silly, and not necessarily in a good way. I'd recommend watching it only if you're wanting a mindless little distraction from the burdens of everyday life. If you're looking to find anything of substance here, you're probably going to find this to be a letdown.
I'd compare this movie to what it felt like watching episodes of the old 1960s Batman TV show as an adult. When you're a kid, you don't realize how cheesy or stupid it really is, but when you're an adult, it's just impossible to overlook.