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Mask (1985)

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Reviews Counted:25

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Average Rating:7.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Director Peter Bogdanovich brings the inspirational, true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) to life in MASK. Despite being born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a disease resulting in... Director Peter Bogdanovich brings the inspirational, true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) to life in MASK. Despite being born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a disease resulting in disfigurement of the bones of the face and head, Rocky is a typical teen: he collects baseball cards, plans to take a Harley through Europe, and excels at school. His devoted, yet substance-abusing mother, Rusty (Cher), along with her warmhearted biker friends, will do anything to ensure that Rocky is allowed to live as normal a life as possible. Rocky's positive outlook and spirit win him friends and supporters wherever he goes--at school, at the hospital, and while working at a camp for the blind, where he finds love with beautiful Diana (Laura Dern). Stoltz is extraordinary as Rocky, instilling him with warmth and verve. The film also features Sam Elliott as Rusty's love interest, Gar, rounding off a uniformly fine cast. [More]

Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Laura Dern

Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Laura Dern, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Micole Mercurio, Lawrence Monoson, Dennis Burkley, Ben Piazza, Alexandra Powers, Kelly Jo Minter, Todd Allen, Nick Cassavetes

Director: Peter Bogdanovich

Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Screenwriter: Anna Hamilton Phelan
Producer: Martin Starger, George Morfogen
Composer: Dennis Ricotta

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Bogdanovich invests the story with warmth, generosity and considerable power.

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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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Quirky, touching drama.

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unforgettable.

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10/25/07
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
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A good movie that could have been a great one with a little more restraint.

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07/18/07
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The film's undeniable impact comes from Bogdanovich's willingness to go too far with practically every emotional moment, while maintaining a distant, classical visual style that gives the film a surface dignity and reserve.

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07/18/07
Dave Kehr
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04/13/05
Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

Three great performances (and some great make-up) anchor this tale of facial deformity.

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04/03/05
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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01/29/05
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Emanuel Levy
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11/29/04
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

A wonderful movie, a story of high spirits and hope and courage.

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10/23/04
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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A modest film by most stretches, but exquisite acting by Cher, Stoltz, and Laura Dern make it truly special.

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08/29/04
Nick Davis
Nick Davis
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An uplifting portrait of one disabled person and his beautiful spirit.

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08/22/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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07/02/04
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Elias Savada
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09/02/03
Dan Jardine
Dan Jardine
Apollo Guide

Moving story of a disability. Stolz and Cher are outstanding.

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07/14/03
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