You can tell that the two were close friends and that Ebert was just having fun. Ebert was on the receiving end of rants like these just as often he was the one giving such a rant.
They were the same generation (albeit Ebert was four or so years older), both from the Midwest, both working for rival newspapers in a major city. It always seemed to me that Ebert was more conciliatory (and the better critic, all things considered) but they brought out the best in each other on the show due to the two of them having a "competitive sibling" attitude towards each other...
There have been other times where they still argue with one another about a movie, even if they both liked it. If you watch their review of Matilda, they argue like crazy in that review. Even though they gave it a split vote.
I honestly think this is one of the best looking movies I've ever seen. I'm not just talking about the CGI and Cameron Diaz either. The whole production design was fantastic. Sets, costumes, even the matte paintings were great. If this film isn't included in some film class curriculums it ought to be.
I agree. "The Mask" is really a classic illustration of a movie that works even though it doesn't have a plot, like Siskel said. I think the reason why it works is the whole production design, but also the jokes in most of the scenes are wonderful (including that incredibly long limousine which makes me laugh ever time) and also the comedic timing which operates several steps ahead of the audience. When you have all these elements combined, the movie succeeds even if there is really not much of a plot beyond this is what happens to Jim Carrey's life after he wears the mask.
@@jonathanruano4973When it comes down to it, it’s probably the most successful live-action cartoon yet envisioned and produced. It’s like somebody brought the principles and physics of Bob Clampett and Tex Avery’s animated worlds into our reality and added a touch of film noir edge and Batman-esque art design to create a convincing comic book universe within the world we know.
"....this time, he's got a lot of support." My dad's the same way. He hates Steve Martin's early movies and thinks he was just a buffoon in them. But he loved _Dirty Rotten Scoundrels_, and said, "Well, look at who else is in it, propping him up!" He's got similar feelings about Chevy Chase.
I think this is probably Carrey's best (or at least one of his best) performances, since he has a lot of range in this one. He really only goes all-out Carrey when he becomes the Mask.
@@kakashi101able I did. I was in college at the time I made that comment and after college I went on sort of a DVD buying frenzy to get a bunch of stuff like this that I grew up loving. It still very much holds up for me.
I agree with Siskel. Some people are too funny for their own good. There is a bit of ambiguity of the use of the word funny by me, but Siskel described it perfectly. Jim Carrey is funny when he doesn't go to the extreme. Sometimes, when he tries to be funny, it turns out to be more stupid than anything. In other words, Carrey is funny but just doesn't know line of demarcation between comedy and stupidity.
Steeve Cantave yeah. Like, I like how dumb he could be in Ace Ventura. The tutu scene makes me lol. But sometimes he just doesn't work. When he has a toned down character like Stanley Ipkics or Bruce Almighty who occasionally goes nuts, I think that's where he really shines.
Jim Carrey's humour, outrageous or subdued, is always funny. The outrageous is funny because he is so far out there that he just doesn't hold back, it's just too unreal, and yeah, that is funny! Subdued, you know he's in there somewhere percolating. And he's more in control. I think Liar Liar is a beautiful example of this. But there has rarely been an actor as rubber faced outrageous than this guy, ever since In Living Color. And I think the director of Ace Ventura just told him to let loose, and he did!
Part of the reason that the movie business in the shitter now is because we don't have the wisdom of either of these guys. Without knowing it, they encouraged filmmakers to better themselves with each subsequent effort and helped movie goers ensure that they were getting their money's worth.Their impact was greater than one would think... Rest in peace Gene Siskel (1946-1999) and Roger Ebert (1942-2013)
Cameron Diaz' reveal/debut in The Mask was like something had just walked right off a screen from the Golden Era of Cinema into the 90s. She was beyond beautiful, she was statuesque. She was still pretty in There's Something about Mary, but she seemed to've never been as striking as she was in The Mask.
Fun fact: The Mask remained the most profitable comic book movie of all time until 2019's Joker. Profit in this sense being relative to how low the budget is.
Good point. I really like some of Jim's movies like this and "Batman Forever", but many of his others like "Dumb & Dumber" or "Liar Liar" have lost their appeal. I was really surprised "The Majestic" bombed at the cinema, because it had a great story.
I see what Siskel is saying. He saying if a director keeps Carrey under his wing and the script helps limit Jim's comedic sensibilities then he's able to work his magic in the limit of the script
I agree. I really liked the Dog. I gotta say tho, that I like the comic more. Sadly, Dark Horse comics movies were poison in the 90's, such as Tank Girl (although I don't know if TG is Dark Horse) and Barb Wire, which are atrocious. This film is still entertaining tho. I'll give it that. SFX are a tad dated tho. But they were still in infancy then, and are mighty impressive.
It's stunning the kinds of arguments these two could get into even in the later parts of their career together 🤣 this movie did not require this level of depth lol, just a fun, simply Carrey film. Dumb and Dumb would soon top it imo.
I enjoy the mask because it proves that Jim has not only lot of support also positive attitude, it's wildly entertaining to watch unlike Ace Ventura films. Dazzling effects, the cast members were great including the little jack Russell dog & Cameron Diaz. I believe everyone has an overbite, so do I. This is funny review for them. Ssssmokin!😉 Ssssomebody stop me!😉
I swear, whenever I need a pick me up for a belly laugh - a real guttural laugh that will have my eyes wet - I watch this review to see Siskel’s overbite impression.
God I miss these two. When they bicker, it's epic
and it was a better love story than Twilight.
You can tell that the two were close friends and that Ebert was just having fun. Ebert was on the receiving end of rants like these just as often he was the one giving such a rant.
Movie Lover206 I totally agree 💯
Siskel's imitation of Carrey's overbite slays me everytime.
Same
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, predatory.” -Gene Siskel
lol, this entire review was about Jim Carrey's face
and so is this movie.....and most of his career, now that I think about it
Pretty much...yeah. Still, it was a great movie, and it has so much going for it! I loved it then, and I love it now!
The good old days
And in turn, Roger’s face apparently according to Siskel 😂
@@stiimulifair enough
I love these two. They could talk about a movie I’d never even heard of and I’d still listen, especially if they disagree
Their review of The Terminator is hilariously bad.
@lewisner I bet. They had some atrocious takes from time to time
Ebert was so right that Jim Carrey made that role because we saw them try to one up Carrey in Son of the Mask and...well, that guy was no Jim Carrey.
The problem with "Son of the Mask" was the MOVIE, not Jamie Kennedy!
Sort of. No one could make Son of The Mask watchable
They replaced him in a Dumb and Dumber sequel too.
It looks to me like Roger enjoyed this movie, too. It is almost interesting that they both liked the movie but argue over it. Almost ironic.
That's true. I don't remember them arguing that much any other time they agreed on a movie.
They were the same generation (albeit Ebert was four or so years older), both from the Midwest, both working for rival newspapers in a major city. It always seemed to me that Ebert was more conciliatory (and the better critic, all things considered) but they brought out the best in each other on the show due to the two of them having a "competitive sibling" attitude towards each other...
There have been other times where they still argue with one another about a movie, even if they both liked it. If you watch their review of Matilda, they argue like crazy in that review. Even though they gave it a split vote.
These guys, even when they agree they argue lol
"I've got an overbite. You have an overbite too!"
"........Not the same kind!"
Damn, these guys were awesome...I miss them
3:29 I love how Gene slips in a 'thank you' as Roger is sarcastically praising him
They never let each others' sarcastic remarks slip by and how blessed we were for that
I love Siskel’s impression of Carrey. 2:36. “NEEYAHNEEYAHNEEYAH! Predatory animal-like!” LOL!
"Two Thumbs Up for The Mask. We debated how much credit Jim Carrey deserves for the enterprise but he certainly did got a lot of fine support."
I honestly think this is one of the best looking movies I've ever seen. I'm not just talking about the CGI and Cameron Diaz either. The whole production design was fantastic. Sets, costumes, even the matte paintings were great. If this film isn't included in some film class curriculums it ought to be.
I agree. "The Mask" is really a classic illustration of a movie that works even though it doesn't have a plot, like Siskel said. I think the reason why it works is the whole production design, but also the jokes in most of the scenes are wonderful (including that incredibly long limousine which makes me laugh ever time) and also the comedic timing which operates several steps ahead of the audience. When you have all these elements combined, the movie succeeds even if there is really not much of a plot beyond this is what happens to Jim Carrey's life after he wears the mask.
@@jonathanruano4973When it comes down to it, it’s probably the most successful live-action cartoon yet envisioned and produced.
It’s like somebody brought the principles and physics of Bob Clampett and Tex Avery’s animated worlds into our reality and added a touch of film noir edge and Batman-esque art design to create a convincing comic book universe within the world we know.
LOL Ebert's smile at the end. Priceless.
This review is a great example of the tension that kept people tuned into this show
I'm a pretty big fan of this movie. I'm surprised how well it holds up. I like it even more now than I did as a kid.
Haha even when they agree, THEY STILL argue. Love these guys.
i love gene's predatory animal impression
"....this time, he's got a lot of support."
My dad's the same way. He hates Steve Martin's early movies and thinks he was just a buffoon in them. But he loved _Dirty Rotten Scoundrels_, and said, "Well, look at who else is in it, propping him up!" He's got similar feelings about Chevy Chase.
Did your dad like The Jerk? Because that's my favorite Steve Martin film!
He liked Chevy Chase in later movies but not his early classics?? If so he's the only one.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a banger to be fair
"Jim Carrey was the best actor to put in this role"
Couldn't have said it better myself
I think this is probably Carrey's best (or at least one of his best) performances, since he has a lot of range in this one. He really only goes all-out Carrey when he becomes the Mask.
i need to watch this film again, it's been so long since i've seen it.
It's been 10 years. Did you finally see this movie again?
@@kakashi101able I did. I was in college at the time I made that comment and after college I went on sort of a DVD buying frenzy to get a bunch of stuff like this that I grew up loving.
It still very much holds up for me.
@@PaceFilmsProductions I still haven't seen it since one time in the theater in 1994.
I agree with Siskel. Some people are too funny for their own good. There is a bit of ambiguity of the use of the word funny by me, but Siskel described it perfectly. Jim Carrey is funny when he doesn't go to the extreme. Sometimes, when he tries to be funny, it turns out to be more stupid than anything. In other words, Carrey is funny but just doesn't know line of demarcation between comedy and stupidity.
Steeve Cantave yeah. Like, I like how dumb he could be in Ace Ventura. The tutu scene makes me lol. But sometimes he just doesn't work. When he has a toned down character like Stanley Ipkics or Bruce Almighty who occasionally goes nuts, I think that's where he really shines.
Jim Carrey's humour, outrageous or subdued, is always funny. The outrageous is funny because he is so far out there that he just doesn't hold back, it's just too unreal, and yeah, that is funny! Subdued, you know he's in there somewhere percolating. And he's more in control. I think Liar Liar is a beautiful example of this. But there has rarely been an actor as rubber faced outrageous than this guy, ever since In Living Color. And I think the director of Ace Ventura just told him to let loose, and he did!
I enjoy the mask immensely.
+Cliff Slatterly My favourite Jim Carrey movie along with Eternal Sunshine.
Maybe mine, or maybe Liar Liar.
Me too. Just rewatched it last night. Saw it for the first time when I was 12 and still love it at 35. Great fun.
Jim Carrey's best work 👍👌🙏✌👏
Part of the reason that the movie business in the shitter now is because we don't have the wisdom of either of these guys. Without knowing it, they encouraged filmmakers to better themselves with each subsequent effort and helped movie goers ensure that they were getting their money's worth.Their impact was greater than one would think...
Rest in peace Gene Siskel (1946-1999) and Roger Ebert (1942-2013)
its because we dont have originality.
I remember the time when Cameron Diaz was hot. I feel so old.
Well, how do you think Diaz feels?
She's still very attractive.
Greatest introduction to a new actor/actress ever when we see her for the first time. Schwing!
Cameron Diaz' reveal/debut in The Mask was like something had just walked right off a screen from the Golden Era of Cinema into the 90s. She was beyond beautiful, she was statuesque. She was still pretty in There's Something about Mary, but she seemed to've never been as striking as she was in The Mask.
So hot in the Mask. And then she got too skinny and never looked the same again.
It’s funny when Ebert says to Siskel that he had a bad attitude walking into the movie after watching “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” lol.
Ebert's smile at 3:36 is awesome haha
The Mask = Catchphrase the Movie
I don't trust people who dislike Jim Carrey.
This is the movie that got me hooked on Jim Carrey, and is still one of my comedy favorites. lol
Siskel and Ebert sound like an old married couple 😂
"predatory animal like"😂😂😂
still funny today, Ive shown this to my younger nieces and nephews and they love it
the mask is good but dumb and dumber is best!
I love that Ebert's third word already triggers Siskel. 2:23 "So, you LOVE this movie..." "No..."
I love it when siskel and ebert says "picture"
This remains as one of my favorite movies
I did...and they were all AWESOME!!!
Fun fact: The Mask remained the most profitable comic book movie of all time until 2019's Joker. Profit in this sense being relative to how low the budget is.
not true
I'm glad that they both liked The Mask. This film is a blast!
haha hard to believe that Cameron Diaz was actually hot.
Fuck, man - even when these guys AGREED on a movie they were still at each others' throats!
I've not seen this is ages. Need to see this soon.
A 90's COMEDY CLASSIC!
Lol. This is my favourite argument between these two. Absolute legends 😊
Not the cheese. The keys!
Good point. I really like some of Jim's movies like this and "Batman Forever", but many of his others like "Dumb & Dumber" or "Liar Liar" have lost their appeal. I was really surprised "The Majestic" bombed at the cinema, because it had a great story.
The best way to describe the Mask is, "A live action Tex Avery 'toon"
Indeed. Nice to meet someone with taste (; Jim Carrey is a lot like Bill Murray, a stellar comic actor but with a great range.
One of the best movies of the 90’s!
I CAN'T believe he has something nice to say the Mask is one of my favorite childhood movies!
Man I love these guys :) Good movie too.
So you said you love this movie but you-
No I said I like it
😂😂😂😂
@movieman104 It's not confirmed yet, but Carrey, Daniels, and the Farrely Bros are in talks about it
I see what Siskel is saying. He saying if a director keeps Carrey under his wing and the script helps limit Jim's comedic sensibilities then he's able to work his magic in the limit of the script
Rip to both....because of them I love movies
i loooooovethis movie... Have it on dvd
THIS MOVIE IS A 90'S COMEDY CLASSIC!
That moment at 2:38 is classic.
The first movie to do CGI correctly
Siskel: "He's got that errr errr."
OMG they love each other
Ermm...The Truman show, Man on the moon, Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, I love you Philip Morris...heard of them at all?
Who knew Gene was such a good impressionist!
Jim & Gene doing that expression are both funny.
This movie was a blast!
They both gave two thumbs up, but still arguing over it lol
Haha yea! Always gnabbing and fighting. Love it. Great chemistry. S & E Rock
Yes.
haha this is classic banter between ebert and siskel
I like how they go soft on this❤️
I too liked everything execpt Carrey.
@UrielEternal She looks busty, but isn't. She was pretty cute in There's somethng about mary.
i love it so much more when they argue!
My fav Jim Carey movie!
Cameron Diaz was probably the first female to change my opinion about the opposite sex.
Drop dead gorgeous.
Cute dog. I feel like we saw a lot of Jack Russell terriers in the 90s.
Siskels Anton Ego moment lol
LOL this is one of their classic "Fuck you" moments in the Siskel and Ebert history..
2:35 - :44 He was terrific in Ace & this.
they about to kill eachother in this one 🍿
Watch The Majestic, The Truman Show and Man on the Moon! ;)
I agree. I really liked the Dog.
I gotta say tho, that I like the comic more. Sadly, Dark Horse comics movies were poison in the 90's, such as Tank Girl (although I don't know if TG is Dark Horse) and Barb Wire, which are atrocious.
This film is still entertaining tho. I'll give it that. SFX are a tad dated tho. But they were still in infancy then, and are mighty impressive.
It's stunning the kinds of arguments these two could get into even in the later parts of their career together 🤣 this movie did not require this level of depth lol, just a fun, simply Carrey film. Dumb and Dumb would soon top it imo.
I'd have this in 3rd place for my favourite Carrey movies. Cable Guy 2nd and Truman Show 1st.
A fabulous film!!
I enjoy the mask because it proves that Jim has not only lot of support also positive attitude, it's wildly entertaining to watch unlike Ace Ventura films. Dazzling effects, the cast members were great including the little jack Russell dog & Cameron Diaz. I believe everyone has an overbite, so do I.
This is funny review for them.
Ssssmokin!😉
Ssssomebody stop me!😉
I have to agree with Siskel regarding Carry.
@CountArtha She still acts, even voice acts
It's funny how Ebert really wants to grill Siskel 😂
2:49 ...and Son Of The Mask is DEFINITELY proof of THAT statement! 😕
It's hilarious when they argue
I hate it when people put this on comments, but keep pressing 7. It's genuinely funny.
I swear, whenever I need a pick me up for a belly laugh - a real guttural laugh that will have my eyes wet - I watch this review to see Siskel’s overbite impression.
This has to be one of my favorite Jim Carrey's movie
If Ebert had a mask, it would be kinder to the public
great movie they should like this one.
I didnt know this was Diaz film debut wow
I love it!
LOL SISKEL IS HILARIOUS
The mask is greatest corny comedy of all time. It's a masterpiece