The Mask: Director's Cut
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Actor: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Sam ElliottBrand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-07
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
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DVD Review: A truly inspirational story...
Summary: 4 Stars
`Mask' is the type of film that moves you to tears. It is genuinely sweet and sincere and heartbreaking as well as heartwarming. It is true that the film can, at times, feel forced and manipulative, but who doesn't like having their feelings manipulated in this manner. The true story of Rocky Dennis is inspirational and poignant and one that we all should take to heart; and `Mask' gives us the opportunity to do just that.
The film recounts the final year of Rocky's life. Growing up with a rare disease (craniodiaphyseal dysplasia) was not easy for Rocky, but with the support from his very strong and very loving mother Rusty, Rocky was able to make it through. Teased by other kids and humiliated by teachers, Rocky learned at a young age to form a thick skin, and his mother's defensive and free-spirited attitude helped Rocky to realize that he was no different than anyone else and thus didn't deserve to be treated differently. The film also portrays Rocky's relationship with his mother and his struggle to clean her up (she was heavy into drugs and this caused problems between her and Rocky). He was a very strong boy, a very stable force in his mother's life and he made a huge impact on all who came in contact with him.
Like I mentioned, the film is at times quite manipulative. It is a dramatized account of the real Rocky Dennis's life, but that is to be expected. It falls into the clichéd family/drama moments (the aggravated confrontation that leads to a regretful slapping of a child...the conveniently placed shelf of beer mugs prime for smashing in a fit of emotional rage) and while these moments are unnecessary, I'd be lying if I said they weren't effective.
What is necessary and equally effective is the acting, which is, for the most part, outstanding. Reportedly Cher was quite upset that her performance was not recognized by Oscar. That in itself seems pretty presumptuous, since to expect you will be Oscar nominated is rather arrogant; but then I saw her performance and quite honestly, it was better than half the nominees. As Rusty, Cher is above and beyond outstanding. She emulates every raw and passionate emotion rolling through this woman's body. She captures the love, the fear, the depression, the pride; everything this woman stood for is presented for us accurately. Eric Stoltz has a tough job of acting through makeup, which means that he has to do a lot more with his eyes than under normal circumstances. Many have praised him for his portrayal of Rocky, and I will not knock him, but in all honesty, to me, he was the weakest link here. I was more moved by Cher's portrayal of his mother than I was of Stoltz performance; but that is just me. Sam Elliott is strong as the father figure in his life; Gar, and Laura Dern has a beautifully sincere turn as Diana, the blind girl who falls in love with Rocky.
The film is touching, as to be expected, and in all its `Ron Howardesque' ways it manages to choke out the cry-baby in all of us. `Mask' is a very tender film that tells a very beautiful story of love and strength and the power to overcome all obstacles presented before us. Rocky was born with a deficiency but he never allowed that to factor into his life. He lived each and every day to the fullest, and that is an inspiration for all of us, especially those of us who tend to take life for granted.
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