Rating: 8 out of 10, I can't believe it's been almost twenty years since this came out. It remains very, very funny when Carrey dons the mask along with the signature lines that have become indelible part of the popular lexicon still work. The funniest moments are when the mask allows Carrey’s manic side to fully emerge. The special effects were groundbreaking when this movie first came out and they hold up well. The biggest surprise in the movie is the debut of Cameron Diaz in her first role in specially engineered costume to make her appear voluptuous – still incredibly sexy. She dominates as the femme fatale. Kind of sad to see the hilarious Richard Jeni and a reminder of how funny he was. No depth but who was looking for that in an early Carrey film anyways – tons of fun.
MVP: Carrey as the redoubtable Stanley Ipkiss
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