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Mask (1985)

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Reviews Counted:25

Fresh:23

Rotten:2

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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Reviews for Mask

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Derek Adams

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 09 2006 03:16 AM

Time Out

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Quirky, touching drama.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 24 2003 08:06 AM

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Hollywood Reporter

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4/5

Cole Smithey

unforgettable.

comment Comment | Oct., 25 2007 09:47 AM

ColeSmithey.com

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3/4

A good movie that could have been a great one with a little more restraint.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 18 2007 03:47 PM

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Dave Kehr

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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 18 2007 03:45 PM

Chicago Reader

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4/5

Susan Granger

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comment Comment | May., 06 2007 05:52 AM

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Thomas Delapa

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comment Comment | Apr., 13 2005 04:26 PM

Boulder Weekly

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4/5

Scott Weinberg

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

comment Comment | Apr., 03 2005 01:54 AM

eFilmCritic.com

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3/5

Philip Martin

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comment Comment | Jan., 29 2005 06:15 AM

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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3/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Dec., 18 2004 11:37 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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4/5

Angela Baldassarre

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comment Comment | Nov., 29 2004 01:58 PM

Sympatico.ca

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3.5/4

Roger Ebert

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 23 2004 10:24 PM

Chicago Sun-Times

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4/5

Nick Davis

A modest film by most stretches, but exquisite acting by Cher, Stoltz, and Laura Dern make it truly special.

comment Comment | Aug., 29 2004 10:16 PM

Nick's Flick Picks

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4/5

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

An uplifting portrait of one disabled person and his beautiful spirit.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 22 2004 01:15 PM

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Jake Euker

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comment Comment | Jul., 02 2004 07:45 AM

F5 (Wichita, KS)

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4/5

Elias Savada

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comment Comment | Jan., 04 2004 07:35 PM

Nitrate Online

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4/5

Dan Jardine

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comment Comment | Sep., 02 2003 06:52 PM

Apollo Guide

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Fred Topel

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

comment Comment | Jul., 14 2003 12:47 AM

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