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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 17:01:40 GMT -5
Turkeys: The Mask The Mask is the second in what I like to call the Jim Carrey Star-Making Trilogy (a phrase I coined just now). Wedged between Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dumb and Dumber, The Mask helped cement Jim Carrey as not only one of the most popular comedians but also one of the biggest stars in the world. The Mask features Carrey doing everything he's most famous for; goofy expressions, solid impressions, and a bunch of physical comedy. In fact the movie calls for Carrey's character Stanley Ipkiss to transform into a real-life cartoon. Who better to play that role? I for one loved The Mask when it came out. The silly humor hit home with me and watching people get car parts shoved up their assholes was funny. I was also 9 years old. Now I find it hard to imagine that newer audiences would gravitate to or connect with this movie in any way. It's an interesting reflection of Carrey's comedic style in that he doesn't really operate on telling actual jokes, it's based more on his flamboyant delivery and the energy that he brings to a character. It's why the Cuban Pete scene seems so stupid nowadays. It was stupid back then, we just didn't care. The movie has a definite charm which helps keep it afloat, it's just not the comedic gem that we all remember. Far from it, I'm afraid. |
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Post by Dracula on Nov 9, 2017 17:05:58 GMT -5
The Mask was bad then and it's bad now.
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 9, 2017 17:09:22 GMT -5
Turkeys: The Mask The Mask is the second in what I like to call the Jim Carrey Star-Making Trilogy (a phrase I coined just now). Wedged between Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dumb and Dumber, The Mask helped cement Jim Carrey as not only one of the most popular comedians but also one of the biggest stars in the world. The Mask features Carrey doing everything he's most famous for; goofy expressions, solid impressions, and a bunch of physical comedy. In fact the movie calls for Carrey's character Stanley Ipkiss to transform into a real-life cartoon. Who better to play that role? I for one loved The Mask when it came out. The silly humor hit home with me and watching people get car parts shoved up their assholes was funny. I was also 9 years old. Now I find it hard to imagine that newer audiences would gravitate to or connect with this movie in any way. It's an interesting reflection of Carrey's comedic style in that he doesn't really operate on telling actual jokes, it's based more on his flamboyant delivery and the energy that he brings to a character. It's why the Cuban Pete scene seems so stupid nowadays. It was stupid back then, we just didn't care. The movie has a definite charm which helps keep it afloat, it's just not the comedic gem that we all remember. Far from it, I'm afraid. But all the cartoon/slapstick humor is part of the movie's charm. Plus, I think Stanley Ipkiss is the most likable character that Carrey has played in a comedy. |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 17:24:37 GMT -5
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 17:28:26 GMT -5
Turkeys: The Mask The Mask is the second in what I like to call the Jim Carrey Star-Making Trilogy (a phrase I coined just now). Wedged between Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dumb and Dumber, The Mask helped cement Jim Carrey as not only one of the most popular comedians but also one of the biggest stars in the world. The Mask features Carrey doing everything he's most famous for; goofy expressions, solid impressions, and a bunch of physical comedy. In fact the movie calls for Carrey's character Stanley Ipkiss to transform into a real-life cartoon. Who better to play that role? I for one loved The Mask when it came out. The silly humor hit home with me and watching people get car parts shoved up their assholes was funny. I was also 9 years old. Now I find it hard to imagine that newer audiences would gravitate to or connect with this movie in any way. It's an interesting reflection of Carrey's comedic style in that he doesn't really operate on telling actual jokes, it's based more on his flamboyant delivery and the energy that he brings to a character. It's why the Cuban Pete scene seems so stupid nowadays. It was stupid back then, we just didn't care. The movie has a definite charm which helps keep it afloat, it's just not the comedic gem that we all remember. Far from it, I'm afraid. But all the cartoon/slapstick humor is part of the movie's charm. Plus, I think Stanley Ipkiss is the most likable character that Carrey has played in a comedy. prefers the Rob Paulsen version of the character |
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Post by Doomsday on Nov 9, 2017 18:04:19 GMT -5
I remember a year or so after The Mask came out there was some cereal that was having a contest you could enter. The grand prize was having a walk-on role in The Mask 2 starring Jim Carrey! Whoops.
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 18:11:28 GMT -5
I remember a year or so after The Mask came out there was some cereal that was having a contest you could enter. The grand prize was having a walk-on role in The Mask 2 starring Jim Carrey! Whoops. |
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Post by 1godzillafan on Nov 9, 2017 19:20:14 GMT -5
And instead we got this...
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 19:29:08 GMT -5
And instead we got this... No Jim Carrey movie got a good sequel, except Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls |
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Post by 1godzillafan on Nov 9, 2017 19:34:04 GMT -5
I still hold out hope for Earth Girls Are Easy Part II.
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 19:40:15 GMT -5
I still hold out hope for Earth Girls Are Easy Part II. Jeff Goldblum. Jim Carrey. Damon Wayans. That would be a HUGE hit. |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 19:47:14 GMT -5
Doomsday, what are your thoughts on Major Payne?
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 9, 2017 19:54:28 GMT -5
I like The Mask okay, but it's not a film I feel any desire to defend. I find it charming.
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 20:12:26 GMT -5
I like The Mask okay, but it's not a film I feel any desire to defend. I find it charming. You know what movie really sucks? The Matrix Reloaded. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 9, 2017 20:16:41 GMT -5
I like The Mask okay, but it's not a film I feel any desire to defend. I find it charming. You know what movie really sucks? The Matrix Reloaded. I used to think so. But this dope video changed my mind |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 20:18:55 GMT -5
You know what movie really sucks? The Matrix Reloaded. I used to think so. But this dope video changed my mind You know what movie really sucks? The Apartment. Where’s your video essay God now? |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 9, 2017 20:20:19 GMT -5
I used to think so. But this dope video changed my mind You know what movie really sucks? The Apartment. Where’s your video essay God now? Maybe during the Christmas break. |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 20:21:17 GMT -5
You know what movie really sucks? The Apartment. Where’s your video essay God now? Maybe during the Christmas break. Bullshit. Your Christmas video is Die Hard, which is a pile of turd. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Nov 9, 2017 20:32:53 GMT -5
Maybe during the Christmas break. Bullshit. Your Christmas video is Die Hard, which is a pile of turd. There's no way you hate Die Hard. |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 20:38:05 GMT -5
Bullshit. Your Christmas video is Die Hard, which is a pile of turd. There's no way you hate Die Hard. I’m more of a Die Hard 2 guy. |
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Post by Doomsday on Nov 9, 2017 20:53:15 GMT -5
Nobody is more of a Die Hard 2 guy.
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Post by 1godzillafan on Nov 9, 2017 21:07:44 GMT -5
Nobody is more of a Die Hard 2 guy. It's better than being a Die Hard 5 guy. |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 21:31:28 GMT -5
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Post by Neverending on Nov 9, 2017 21:33:08 GMT -5
Nobody is more of a Die Hard 2 guy. It's better than being a Die Hard 5 guy. There wasn’t a Die Hard 5. That was Cop Out 2. Easy mistake to make. |
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Post by 1godzillafan on Nov 9, 2017 22:00:35 GMT -5
It's better than being a Die Hard 5 guy. There wasn’t a Die Hard 5. That was Cop Out 2. Easy mistake to make. Oh thank christ. I was living some waking nightmare for a while. |
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