
'The Mask' follows the story of Stanley Ipkiss, a shy bank clerk who finds a magical mask that transforms him into a confident, charismatic alter ego, imbued with the spirit of the Norse god Loki. This new persona helps him attract the attention of nightclub singer Tina Carlyle, but also embroils him in criminal activities, including a bank robbery for which the villainous junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell is wrongly blamed.
Trivia:
1. Jim Carrey's role as Stanley Ipkiss was one of his first major film roles and showcases his signature elastic facial expressions, which became a hallmark of his comedic style.
2. The film was notable for its groundbreaking use of CGI effects in the mid-1990s to create the cartoon-like antics of the Mask character, blending live-action with animation seamlessly.
3. Cameron Diaz made her film debut as Tina Carlyle, which launched her successful acting career.