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    The Mask is a classic movie that surprisingly still holds up incredibly well even by today's standards, and even though the movie was a great success, it has never really received all the credit it is due. Maybe this is because it was released in 1994, alongside films like Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump, or True Lies, or perhaps it is because of its light-hearted comedic screenplay, but The Mask just wasn't taken seriously even though it pushed the limits of what was possible with VFX and became the first film to have a photo-real 3-D cartoon character using computer animation.
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    The Mask movie was loosely based on a comic of the same name which in turn was based on the works of the cartoonist legend Tex Avery. The works of Tex Avery were heavily referenced throughout the movie in various ways: with props, Images, Gags and iconic movements.
    In fact, Avery's work was referenced so much that it actually became part of the look and the personality of The Mask himself and for the style of the visual effects.
    VFX artists at ILM studied Tex Avery's work and began to build up a library of drawings and clips for use as reference material.
    ILM then did a photo shoot with Jim Carrey and then their art department began manipulating his face to get an idea of how far they could go and just how it would look...
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  • @commanderkeen3787
    @commanderkeen3787 Před rokem +11629

    Let's also not forget that Jim Carrey released Dumb & Dumber, The Mask and Ace Ventura Pet Detective all in the same year (1994), playing three vastly different characters perfectly. Underrated actor

    • @MegakeepWorks
      @MegakeepWorks Před rokem +422

      I think he is actually well known, including in the latest Sonic movies.

    • @Jaheartsjonas
      @Jaheartsjonas Před rokem +644

      @@MegakeepWorks underrated in appreciation for his acting abilities, not underrated as in not being known about...

    • @FameFocus
      @FameFocus  Před rokem +432

      A true legend!

    • @Neillusion
      @Neillusion Před rokem +296

      I wouldn't say they're "vastly different" LOL they're almost exactly the same

    • @brostugen
      @brostugen Před rokem +68

      What about The Cable Guy?

  • @lightningmcseed7303
    @lightningmcseed7303 Před rokem +13212

    There is no CGI in The Mask. Jim Carrey can just do that.

  • @joeshmoe6930
    @joeshmoe6930 Před rokem +698

    "Jim's head was then removed, and replaced with a C.G. wolf's head."
    Man, medical advancements these days always astound me.

  • @jackmetrro
    @jackmetrro Před rokem +2216

    Jim Carrey is probably the only human on Earth that is even close to being a real life cartoon

    • @MatrixEvolution17
      @MatrixEvolution17 Před rokem +29

      my uncle is a cartoon too

    • @bIoxby
      @bIoxby Před rokem +24

      @@MatrixEvolution17 crash bandicoot has an uncle?

    • @efferkah
      @efferkah Před rokem +7

      When I was a kid, there was this French Canadian comedian who were compared to Jim Carrey a lot. He could do a lot of cartoonesque moves like that.

    • @drhamsterviel1
      @drhamsterviel1 Před rokem +3

      Naw Chris Chan is a Cartoon

    • @STICKOMEDIA
      @STICKOMEDIA Před rokem +2

      He do be wacky

  • @BingBangPoe
    @BingBangPoe Před rokem +2121

    The Mask was _decades_ ahead of its time in terms of production value. The CGI still looks good _to this day._

    • @Zauchi
      @Zauchi Před rokem +105

      it's decades ahead because we've gone backwards. lol

    • @baileydombroskie3046
      @baileydombroskie3046 Před rokem +43

      Talking about looks good even today, I had no idea the mask came out in 1994. I had honestly thought it came out when I was a kid when I had 1st watched it. And I was born in 2000 almost in 2001. I must have been like 6 or 7 yo when I 1st seen the mask and had gotten the movie at home, I literally can’t remember if it was a VHS tape or a DVD and I can’t find it rn. I can’t believe it’s 28 years old already.

    • @soku330
      @soku330 Před rokem +15

      Softimage 3D in this movie was a pretty fun software to use back in the 90s for game commercials too

    • @wickedhouston5538
      @wickedhouston5538 Před rokem +14

      @@soku330 still looks better than jurassic world

    • @soku330
      @soku330 Před rokem

      @@wickedhouston5538 wtf is jurassic world? Is it this one? czcams.com/video/aNTCsFewP2I/video.html

  • @paulmark992
    @paulmark992 Před rokem +315

    This is mindblowing. What's even more mind-blowing is that the producers actually allow us to see the raw footage and it being mixed with cgi. Makes me appreciate this movie even more.

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms Před rokem +405

    Jim Carey will always be the goat for releasing 3 Hit films in 1 Year in 1994!

    • @YourBoyDonald
      @YourBoyDonald Před rokem +6

      Indeed!

    • @benglaser1345
      @benglaser1345 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Wasn't he also still doing in living color then?

    • @AllegedAbuseHer
      @AllegedAbuseHer Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@benglaser1345Ace Ventura came out in Feb. ILC went off the air in May. The Mask came out in July and Dumb and Dumber came out in Dec.

  • @lilbrandon1987
    @lilbrandon1987 Před rokem +656

    Classic. As a kid, I probably watched this movie over 1000 times. I could literally play out almost the whole movie myself at one point. Not Jim's BEST work, but definitely his most iconic.

    • @mrx1333
      @mrx1333 Před rokem +8

      I saw this movie in the theater like 7 times, when it came out. I was about 16-17 yrs old at that time. Loved it!

    • @bellevicious2862
      @bellevicious2862 Před rokem +7

      Me too, I have so many parts just absolutely memorized. “Je t’adore, shut zee window, I don’t care!” One of my favorites. 😂

    • @batsumoto
      @batsumoto Před rokem +4

      I watched The Cuban Pete song over and over until I coul re-enact it at school.

    • @mrx1333
      @mrx1333 Před rokem +2

      @@batsumoto I hope it turned out as good as you hoped!

    • @yungbless1499
      @yungbless1499 Před rokem +6

      His best work was actually the grinch. Due to how much complications he had trying to make All those expressions with about 50pounds of paint covering his face. Till this day he admits its one of the hardest jobs he's ever done Jim Carrey admitted that.

  • @AllenHanPR
    @AllenHanPR Před rokem +2622

    It's important to note Jim Carey was a big fan of Tex Avery, that's why he is so animated. Probably why The Mask worked out so well, He was probably very easy to work knowing the exaggerated acting he needed to do.

    • @woahthere3815
      @woahthere3815 Před rokem +59

      Yes he was perfect for the roll , plus his work on in living color tv show he was very wacky

    • @adelacelle
      @adelacelle Před rokem +34

      He's 200% in every movie though 😅 But yes he's amazing.

    • @kwanholloway4112
      @kwanholloway4112 Před rokem +8

      I wasn't aware that so much work went into this movie.
      I grew up watching the tex Avery show and I specifically remember that cartoon lol. Damn. Such great Legends from actors and cartoonist alike

    • @samuraix195
      @samuraix195 Před rokem +2

      Tex Avery was awesome.

    • @woahthere3815
      @woahthere3815 Před rokem +9

      @@kwanholloway4112 the cartoon was underrated also freakazoid

  • @bagenius5970
    @bagenius5970 Před rokem +1042

    Fun fact: Some of the people that worked on the CGI for this film were the ones that worked on the CGI for Jurassic Park

    • @mak_attakks
      @mak_attakks Před rokem +40

      Steve 'Spaz' Williams being one of the main guys. He actually didn't like the idea of making realistic cartoons because he loves cartoons and believes they lose their appeal if realistic

    • @bagenius5970
      @bagenius5970 Před rokem +24

      @@mak_attakks They did a great job of mixing the two

    • @mak_attakks
      @mak_attakks Před rokem +15

      @@bagenius5970 Absolutely. I personally love it. Just a bit sad that the guy responsible for the vfx wasn't a fan of it. But I respect that

    • @brandonspain12345
      @brandonspain12345 Před rokem +14

      That's Industrial Light & Magic for you. a.k.a. - ILM.

    • @seekfind9531
      @seekfind9531 Před rokem +3

      Not suprised at all

  • @PotatoTune
    @PotatoTune Před rokem +438

    This movie was created for Jim, such a magnificent actor!

  • @thepaddyladdy
    @thepaddyladdy Před rokem +158

    I’d say if they re-released this in the cinema it would do better in the box office than it did back in 94. This film is legendary!

  • @JonteJak
    @JonteJak Před rokem +1023

    Absolutely LOVE this movie! Saw it obsessively on VHS back in the days. It's still one of my all time favorites 😍

    • @aaroninclub
      @aaroninclub Před rokem +7

      The TNT sequence is my favourite Jim scene

    • @mrjohnklake
      @mrjohnklake Před rokem +9

      This movie and Dumb & Dumber are the only two movies that I can watch on repeat indefinitely

    • @bagenius5970
      @bagenius5970 Před rokem +5

      I still have it on VHS

    • @jojomayard7233
      @jojomayard7233 Před rokem +2

      @@bagenius5970 The Mask is more like a Looney Tunes Cartoon by Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett

    • @bagenius5970
      @bagenius5970 Před rokem

      @@jojomayard7233 Ok, cool story. Didn't ask.

  • @forgedude
    @forgedude Před rokem +475

    Fun fact: Jim also saved some VFX money as he can be really flexible with facial expressions and make exaggerated facial gestures ( just like a cartoon). Having such exaggerated facial expressions for the Mask character was intended since the beginning, and they thought they would do it with VFX in the post but when Jim started acting, they didn't have to.

    • @hustlecoder1673
      @hustlecoder1673 Před rokem +11

      more they could allocate their time into other animations

    • @RialVestro
      @RialVestro Před rokem +19

      They did have than change the make up several times though as early concept ideas actually limited what he could do from under the mask he was originally going to wear.
      They had a similar issue with Robin Williams in Bicentennialman as the director wanted him to be able to emote from under the robot mask so they had to design it in segmented parts to give him that freedom to move as if it were his own face.
      There's concept design photos floating around you can see the original prototype was much thicker and closer to how it looked in the comics but Jim couldn't really emote with that mask on. The final version they ended up with was much lighter and does allow him the freedom to move with it on. So they might have saved on the VFX budget but the trade off is a higher make up/prosthetics budget to make sure that Jim can actually still be expressive with the mask on.

    • @noodlekeeper5150
      @noodlekeeper5150 Před rokem +4

      @@RialVestro Thanks for reminding me of Bicentennial Man. I love that movie, now I gotta rewatch it.

    • @princegobi5992
      @princegobi5992 Před rokem +1

      I feel like that’s an extremely generous anecdote.

    • @keiichimorisato98
      @keiichimorisato98 Před rokem +4

      @@noodlekeeper5150 by the way, Bicentennial man is actually an adaptation of a short story from I Robot, yes, the same I Robot as the Will Smith film is loosely "based on".

  • @bittersweet4331
    @bittersweet4331 Před rokem +101

    Amazing how amazing the CGI was in 1994. It looks much much advanced than some movies using CGI these days.
    Brilliant 👍🏼

    • @GewelReal
      @GewelReal Před rokem +12

      Because it was created with soul and creativity, not just slapping a million polygons of a soulless modern creation

    • @ayleeis9245
      @ayleeis9245 Před 10 měsíci +1

      There's this, then there's jumanji. One of these is not like the other.

    • @dustyoldhat
      @dustyoldhat Před 2 měsíci +1

      It's because it was creatively applied and mixed with analog setups. Today they just try to do everything digitally and it all feels like a soulless mass. There's no human touch.

  • @mitchliam974
    @mitchliam974 Před rokem +39

    Jim Carey feels more like family than an actor. He puts so much was heart and soul into every character that it stays with you even after the end of the film. Such a prolific actor and comedian. The VFX team here too deserve props.

  • @PKMN37
    @PKMN37 Před rokem +1111

    You know why the CGI in this movie still holds up well? It's because love and effort were put into it. It honestly feels more alive than what we get from Modern Hollywood.

    • @Navajonkee
      @Navajonkee Před rokem +105

      It's also exaggerated, cartoony CGI. It's much more resilient to aging than realistic CGI.

    • @nickimillennium3748
      @nickimillennium3748 Před rokem +27

      Just like Jurassic Park. The robots and some of the CGI work still looks decent.

    • @uk4490
      @uk4490 Před rokem +9

      Huhu Superman's cgi mustache

    • @smarthousetech8593
      @smarthousetech8593 Před rokem +1

      AMEN!

    • @robmausser
      @robmausser Před rokem +51

      CGI in the 90s was done to do things that couldn't be done otherwise with practical effects, with care and precision. Now, CGI is used as a way to do anything that could be done in real life, but cheaper and faster. Its now used as a shortcut.

  • @ChrisLee-yr7tz
    @ChrisLee-yr7tz Před rokem +1656

    Forget the cgi. I can still remember sitting the cinema when Cameron Diaz entered her first scene. My heart stopped and I couldn't breathe.

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar Před rokem +68

      And now she's a mom! 😂😂

    • @yay-cat
      @yay-cat Před rokem +139

      it was her first big film. When they were done filming she asked if there was anywhere her parents would be able to go see the movie

    • @myfathersson3751
      @myfathersson3751 Před rokem +16

      Helllll yeah

    • @gamermixy.t3664
      @gamermixy.t3664 Před rokem

      @@kevindarkstar milfe are supremacy 😎

    • @sambou6286
      @sambou6286 Před rokem +7

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @bigfoot9412
    @bigfoot9412 Před rokem +80

    The Mask is a standalone movie. This is an historical movie than can never be replicated. Thanks God for Jim Carrey.

    • @braydynniewiadomski4006
      @braydynniewiadomski4006 Před rokem +3

      Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world to save mankind from death and hell and offer instead the gift of forgiveness and eternal life.
      He was buried for three days and rose from the dead on the third day according to the scriptures.
      Repent and believe on His name and you will be saved! God bless you and your family.

    • @Aaron_Heininger
      @Aaron_Heininger Před rokem

      Lol thanks to the way Hollywood is ran I'd be surprised if we see any good films or shows made these days. Well with the rare exception like Beavis and Butt-Head but that's an old school person doing it so it really doesn't count.

  • @miketurner1908
    @miketurner1908 Před rokem +51

    The mask made 351 million in box office in 1994. It was the most popular film based on a comic at the time.

    • @miketurner1908
      @miketurner1908 Před rokem

      @@charlesward8285 yeah Batman was a few years before this. It did better then Batman returns and Batman forever. They was both out around that time

    • @zztopz7090
      @zztopz7090 Před 25 dny +2

      351, damn. Movies today wish they could make that.

  • @robertsaca3512
    @robertsaca3512 Před rokem +449

    Jim is one of the best actors of all time imo. Hilarious, sad, serious, sometimes simultaneously.

  • @TheSoundWeaver
    @TheSoundWeaver Před rokem +209

    I watched this film billion times when I was kid. Even then I was absolutely amazed by the level of visual effects. Now, after all these years (I haven't seen it since the late 90s I think), I watched this fragments shown in your video and I got to say I'm amazed even more! What a wonderful tandem of practical and digital effects.
    It is a little bit fun that the quality of visual effects was so much better than nowadays ones, just because the CGI was weaker and harder to make than now, so they got to use practical effects to balance result quality. Now, when every kid can make pretty nice and realistic CGI on his own PC, the big studios decided to not using any practical effects at all, because "everything you can imagine you can just draw by yourself".
    Thanks for the video. I'm definitely going to review it.

    • @mikachan9541
      @mikachan9541 Před rokem +2

      So thats why Tobey's spiderman movie is better than Tom's in terms of fighting scene. You can really feel the punch.

  • @commonsensehill372
    @commonsensehill372 Před rokem +116

    I think the Mask was a masterpiece. It is old school humor from cartoons I watched as a kid, combined with one of the most animated actors in history. It was cheese but real good cheese.

    • @jimmymackinnon8474
      @jimmymackinnon8474 Před rokem

      It’s literally one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. It’s painful to watch and I didn’t laugh once.

    • @johnconner6446
      @johnconner6446 Před rokem +7

      @@jimmymackinnon8474 feel sorry for you

    • @ljones2087
      @ljones2087 Před rokem

      @@jimmymackinnon8474 Don't take yourself so seriously.

    • @darryllavalley7073
      @darryllavalley7073 Před rokem

      @@jimmymackinnon8474 comedy taste issue lol

    • @EasternSurvival
      @EasternSurvival Před rokem

      @@jimmymackinnon8474 you got a sad life.

  • @reneeritenour4204
    @reneeritenour4204 Před rokem +9

    Ive loved Jim Carry since i was little. I had alot of traumatizing moments as a kid but he always knew how to keep my mind off of it and always had me laughing. He's just an amazing and interesting character. Will always have love for him ❤️❤️

  • @federicovicente8116
    @federicovicente8116 Před rokem +135

    Almost 30 years and still retains incredible effects. In fact, at times, it looks better than the current one.

    • @nicholas.alan85
      @nicholas.alan85 Před rokem

      Current one of what?

    • @jetfan925
      @jetfan925 Před rokem +6

      @@nicholas.alan85 the 2005 version. This gave me nightmares for quite sometimes.

    • @Zauchi
      @Zauchi Před rokem +1

      @@jetfan925 it pretty much killed jamie kennedys career.

    • @user-ellievator
      @user-ellievator Před rokem

      @@jetfan925 Someone is also doing a new version that seems to reference both the movie and the comic.

  • @INXS1985
    @INXS1985 Před rokem +90

    Rewatched this recently and I felt it still held up. The Director and Carrey must’ve been so In sync with their love of old cartoons because they nailed all the references. The movie is such a treat for the lil kid in me

  • @synaesthesia2010
    @synaesthesia2010 Před rokem +25

    nearly 30 years llater and this film still holds up. that's no easy job when it comes to early CGI

  • @ProfessorArt1
    @ProfessorArt1 Před rokem +54

    Only Jim could handle Loki’s mask

    • @updfdrakkell143
      @updfdrakkell143 Před rokem +3

      which is why it isnt in marvel lol

    • @Imlaor25
      @Imlaor25 Před rokem +1

      I imagine it IS MCU Lokis mask.

    • @updfdrakkell143
      @updfdrakkell143 Před rokem

      @@Imlaor25 While I think while the same in a way, it wouldnt be the fun chaos one but something less funny. Could movie marvel really sell it as Carey did though? Who do you think could actually pull it off?

    • @exudeku
      @exudeku Před rokem +1

      Loki from Marvel or Loki, formerly known as *BOY?*

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un Před rokem +73

    Interesting fact about Tex Avery: During some office horseplay at his time at the Walter Lantz studio, a thumbtack or paper clip flew into Avery's left eye and caused him to lose sight in that eye. Some speculate it was his lack of depth perception that gave him his unique look at animation and bizarre directorial style, but it did not stop his creative career. Part of the typical crude horseplay at the studio was using a rubber band or a paper spitball to target the back of a colleague's head. Animator Charles Hastings decided to take the game one step further, by using a wire paper clip instead. Avery heard one of his colleagues telling him to look out. He reacted by turning around. Instead of the back of his head, the paper clip hit Avery in his left eye.

    • @ags8507
      @ags8507 Před rokem +9

      interesting fact, supreme leader.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Před rokem +292

    The VFX people expected they would have to dub Jim's lines in post because they didn't think he'd be able to talk normally with those big teeth in his mouth. Lucky for us they underestimated what he was capable of! Quite a bit of improve in this movie too, or happy accidents. Like when Jim is playing with the frisbee with his dog Milo and he's trying to get Milo to let go and it smashed Jim in the mouth. That was unplanned but it works so they left it in. P-A-R-T...Why? 'Cuz I _GOTTA!_

    • @a-train3503
      @a-train3503 Před rokem +8

      SMOOOOKIN!

    • @MidnightDStroyer
      @MidnightDStroyer Před rokem +19

      Carey has always been capable of extremely exaggerated facial expressions, to the point where people have said he's "plastic -faced." Comparing movies like Ace Ventura's fcial expressions with The Mask & The Grinch, the VFX really blurred the difference between Carey's "animated" face & his all-natural expressions.

    • @JustWasted3HoursHere
      @JustWasted3HoursHere Před rokem +2

      @@MidnightDStroyer In fact Jim's first movie was called "Rubberface": czcams.com/video/df_uk6gUIWQ/video.html (I think it might have been a TV movie. Not sure though)

    • @Scrinwaipwr
      @Scrinwaipwr Před rokem +2

      I remember always hearing Jim Carrey described as "rubber faced" at the time.

  • @roybenari9472
    @roybenari9472 Před rokem +29

    I've been saying for years, the special effects on this film are so well done, and hella impressive

  • @adamland12345
    @adamland12345 Před rokem +7

    This is amazing! I've watched the movie so many times and looked at some behind the scenes footage but I NEVER knew all this! Thank you so much for this!!

  • @amalilconfused
    @amalilconfused Před rokem +73

    I still think the VFX in the Mask is so good, it’s so much better than most CGI films now. There’s just something realistic on how they rendered/colored the CGI in the Mask. Most CGI now have unrealistic colors/rendering that doesn’t quiet match how the real objects look on film. Looking at you Marvel films where the colors/rendering looked like it was done by someone on acid.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade Před rokem +8

      Probably not, a good chunk of the VFX today isn't even noticeable and used for things like cleaning up background shots or extending sets that aren't practical to build out completely. This movie did, and does, look good, but it's overstating it a lot to suggest that it's photo realistic when it never was.

    • @spacegoat_3d801
      @spacegoat_3d801 Před rokem +8

      @@SmallSpoonBrigade are you joking ? VFX is overused and extremely noticeable. Even something as basic as a backyard is done with cgi now

    • @soku330
      @soku330 Před rokem

      Softimage 3D in this movie was a pretty fun software to use back in the 90s for game commercials too

    • @zztopz7090
      @zztopz7090 Před 25 dny

      ​@@SmallSpoonBrigadeI think by CGI he meant to say the things in the foreground, like characters or objects. The colors are too fantastical, like theyre trying to make it look cool and pretty but it just stands oit. The background stuff is really good.

  • @johnnymorningstar1313
    @johnnymorningstar1313 Před rokem +5

    Pure genius work here. The writing, the acting, the animation, just fit so perfect.
    The animation specifically was ahead of it's time and Jim being able to nail the role as well as he did is a testament to how great he always was at acting.
    By far my favorite movie of us but he's done so many great ones

  • @Superman_305
    @Superman_305 Před rokem +10

    Needless to say 1994 was one of the best years for 90's movies because it had so many great movies shawshank redemption, the mask, Ace Ventura: pet detective, Forrest Gump, are definitely 4 of my favorite movies from the 90's.

  • @darthwatson8274
    @darthwatson8274 Před rokem +17

    It's facinating to see how special effects worked back in the day.

    • @umadbro4493
      @umadbro4493 Před rokem +1

      they work exactly the same as today lol 🤣

    • @darthwatson8274
      @darthwatson8274 Před rokem +2

      @@umadbro4493 Well today, the technology is more advanced. Some technology and software is so readily available that people can make effects on their laptop at home.
      What I was trying to say. It's interesting seeing how they were able to work around the lack of CGI and not as advanced technology in the 70s,80s,90s. The make up effects for films like Alien, An American Werewolf in London, The Fly and The Thing were amazing.

  • @seanyushi9096
    @seanyushi9096 Před rokem +14

    One of my favorite movie of all time! Still very enjoyable to watch after watching for 100times.

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican Před rokem +61

    Avery is a pretty based last name if I do say so myself. I love The Mask, especially the performance of Cuban Pete, but learning about what went on behind the scenes makes me appreciate the movie even more. Jim Carrey perfected the role, but the crew who made these effects possible are just as talented. Together they made the movie the masterpiece that it is

  • @anubis_fgc
    @anubis_fgc Před rokem +6

    I saw this movie on TV as a small kid and fell in love with the character, Jim Carrey's acting and the VFX. I recorded it onto a blank VHS tape next time it was broadcast and banged my head against the wall out of frustration when I noticed after the movie that I had recorded the wrong channel. Now it's some 25 years later and I'm watching a VFX analysis of the movie on CZcams.

  • @jubbano7791
    @jubbano7791 Před rokem +5

    3:45 Let’s take a moment to admire my GUYYY

  • @thesami00
    @thesami00 Před rokem +75

    Better VFX than recent She hulk 🤣

    • @MORE_BEANS_PLZ
      @MORE_BEANS_PLZ Před rokem +3

      Ong 💀

    • @ninjanibba4259
      @ninjanibba4259 Před rokem +8

      1994 vs 2022….things are supposed to get BETTER as time goes on….

    • @TheCaptainSplatter
      @TheCaptainSplatter Před rokem +3

      To be fair tv shows get a downgrade compared to movies. But still ya.

    • @KarmeshMadhavi
      @KarmeshMadhavi Před rokem

      Nope

    • @em0_tion
      @em0_tion Před rokem +2

      Everything is better than Discount Princess Fiona. 🤷‍♂😂

  • @TheBlackAntagonist
    @TheBlackAntagonist Před rokem +9

    I love how a lot of the best parts of old movies like this are problems that are solved in unconventional ways. The teeth are one of them and I think this is why a lot of people love these movies over ones nowadays. People worked with what they had and had to really love what they did, otherwise you could tell because solving these problems required creative thinking. Now, there's much easier and much cheaper ways of doing these things. It's like in gaming when players find an easier way to complete an objective over the dev intended way. Easier wins, harder doesn't.

  • @opedromagico
    @opedromagico Před rokem +5

    Being born in the 90' I loved this movie so much, used to love the game too. I remember my cousin made a mask, just as real as the movie, and I was astonished by it.. I tried it on, it didn't work, but I could still feel the magic in it. Oh those magical days!

  • @HiBunnyGames
    @HiBunnyGames Před rokem +23

    Jim is legendary…. When I was a kid,I watched this movie over 10times with my big brother.

    • @rohansingh6514
      @rohansingh6514 Před rokem

      We can watch it together 🤭

    • @JohnRock14
      @JohnRock14 Před rokem +3

      @@rohansingh6514 🤢🤢

    • @braydynniewiadomski4006
      @braydynniewiadomski4006 Před rokem +1

      Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world to save mankind from death and hell and offer instead the gift of forgiveness and eternal life.
      He was buried for three days and rose from the dead on the third day according to the scriptures.
      Repent and believe on His name and you will be saved! God bless you and your family.

    • @xshobux
      @xshobux Před rokem

      @@braydynniewiadomski4006 shut up

    • @braydynniewiadomski4006
      @braydynniewiadomski4006 Před rokem +1

      @@xshobux No.

  • @nickdorenkamp959
    @nickdorenkamp959 Před rokem +28

    I'm not sure if this gets a lot of praise but the makeup for on both Jim and Peter (dorian) is kinda a little impressive. Not a lot of actors out there who can go unrecognizable in this kind of makeup.

  • @simonettacarsonelli
    @simonettacarsonelli Před rokem +8

    I am very grateful to have been a teenager during the 90's that's for sure. Especially with Ace, The Mask, Dumb & Dumber and later The Cable Guy entertaining me deeply. Fun memories to this day still.

    • @rc-fannl7364
      @rc-fannl7364 Před rokem +1

      And "Liar Liar" when he suddenly can only tell the truth

    • @StckYefingurinit
      @StckYefingurinit Před rokem

      Ik you said 90s but come on now early 2000s Jim was where it was at arnt you forgetting Bruce almighty that was "Godly" movie

  • @thoubias
    @thoubias Před rokem

    Amazing work, finding all these clips and putting them together. Great video!

  • @relaxtank
    @relaxtank Před rokem +1

    Fabulous! Thanks for producing this video, the mask has always been a favourite of mine! Now, time to rewatch it years later! 🎊

  • @michaelhamilton6553
    @michaelhamilton6553 Před rokem +6

    I think its a credit to the VFX team how well they achieved the effects with the computers available at the time. The mask is still one of my all time favourite movies.

  • @burgerjointgame
    @burgerjointgame Před rokem +3

    LOVE this video! I don't know how you removed and then re-added the VFX, it's really cool and made me appreciate how much work and effort this movie must have taken. Like the scene where the lamps fall at 2:52 - it's really incredible.

    • @The_Legend47
      @The_Legend47 Před rokem

      Yes, that part was PAINSTAKINGLY PLANNED AND PLOTTED OUT, 2 b **believable** AF!

  • @99743602
    @99743602 Před rokem +1

    Such an iconic movie. Just watching this made me want to rewatch it again. Thank you for this "behind the scenes/cgi" footage and explanations.

  • @edgeofthought
    @edgeofthought Před rokem +2

    Lovely video. I remember getting this on DVD back in the day and being super stoked to see one of the deleted scenes, the lead-in where ancient Norsemen had actually put Loki into the mask... I mean, I had no idea that it was actually filmed until around when I got the DVD and marketers announced "hey this is an extra feature!", so OMG, I did one of those wolf head wowzer expressions!
    Great work on this video, the new fun from this movie keeps it fresh. Cheers!

  • @xamit1u
    @xamit1u Před rokem +17

    I want to attend a 3 hour seminar about the making of this movie. I'm so serious.

  • @MrDlt123
    @MrDlt123 Před rokem +30

    Its stunning how much more difficult doing a movie like this is in comparison to other movies. Not just for the VFX people, but for the director and actors.

  • @StephonST
    @StephonST Před rokem

    I'm highly impressed you were able to find this footage this day and age!

  • @cynthiagreene3202
    @cynthiagreene3202 Před rokem +3

    The director, the writers, the effects team, THE SCIENCE and brain power this took!? Omg, unbelievable is an understatement. 👏🏼 for all of them!

  • @kevincoulter2239
    @kevincoulter2239 Před rokem +4

    Classic and an iconic movie! This helps me understand what was involved in aspects of the effects. Glad I watched it!

  • @GoldenUnlimited
    @GoldenUnlimited Před rokem +7

    This is too good for its time, honestly.

  • @Flex_Nutts
    @Flex_Nutts Před rokem

    just wow, this was so eye opening. Thanks for making these videos

  • @s1dest3p
    @s1dest3p Před rokem +2

    The work they did on this movie is amazing. and Jim absolutely killed it. One of the many joys of life was seeing this movie.

  • @larsfrosznielsen3536
    @larsfrosznielsen3536 Před rokem +7

    SSMMMMOKINGGGG..... Absolutely greatastic. I have always loved that movie and before that I was was also a big admire of Tex Avery's work. Thank you for a great video🙏

  • @jasoncoopersmith
    @jasoncoopersmith Před rokem +5

    This is my all-time favorite movie from my childhood. It’s its own kind.

  • @ninjepoy933
    @ninjepoy933 Před rokem

    I think this is the best video I've seen in CZcams. Thank you!

  • @SirGlacius1
    @SirGlacius1 Před rokem

    I loved the video! I never thought this gem required this much hard work. Liked and subscribed

  • @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat

    Wow! It’s quite incredible when you see how much actually went into it…

  • @GBTwelveSixteen
    @GBTwelveSixteen Před rokem +8

    Missing one more fact...The appearance of The Mask as Elvis was what Jim wanted in the movie. After much resistance, the director folded and created one of the funniest morphs before being shot.

  • @jaywizr
    @jaywizr Před 28 dny

    Thanks for making this video bro❤

  • @dirtySwingset
    @dirtySwingset Před rokem

    Awesome video, grew up watching The Mask on VHS like everyday haha I was obsessed with Jim Carrey movies, still love it and can rewatch it and still be entertained the whole time. This and Cable Guy and Ace Ventura are my favs, but The Mask will always be #1. Seeing how all these nostalgic scenes were made gave me goosebumps, great job!!

  • @yay-cat
    @yay-cat Před rokem +17

    I wonder if the bright green face paint that Jim wore helped when editing out his face to replace with cgi. Alá green screen

    • @ScottSquires
      @ScottSquires Před rokem +1

      We never used green mask to remove head. Those were rotoscoped. (Hand cut out in post vfx)

    • @cahal
      @cahal Před rokem

      ​@@ScottSquires Scott - you were VFX supervisor on the mask? how were shots matchmoved back then? was it entirely manual or were there software solutions? boujou didn't exist!
      In terms of matching lighting, my assumption would be that there was no HDRI capability at the time, so I'm guessing it was just down to taking reference photos on set and artistry on the part of the 3d animator?
      I'm fascinated by older but very solid looking VFX like this, and the limitations that had to be overcome at the time.

    • @ScottSquires
      @ScottSquires Před rokem +3

      @@cahal Yes, I was the VFX supe. Matching moving was all done by hand. We'd take measurements, build basic geometrics and match it by eye. Lighting - would shoot references when possible such as the clock in the hallway but no chrome/gray spheres yet at that time. Also woudl make lighting diagrams on set which lights were where. So lighting mostly by eye.

    • @Sloimer
      @Sloimer Před rokem +1

      @@ScottSquires so cool of you to take the time to comment. Thank you.

  • @geekatari4391
    @geekatari4391 Před rokem +5

    My favorite movie of all times! I grew up watching those type of cartoons. If I had the mask, I'd be something like him.

  • @stevenlombaerts2714
    @stevenlombaerts2714 Před rokem

    I've never seen these making-off parts. Great stuff!

  • @Rambleon444
    @Rambleon444 Před rokem +6

    Cameron Diaz was Smokin' in this one!!!

  • @myrekium9785
    @myrekium9785 Před rokem +6

    I love Jim Carrey he was my favorite actor has a kid in the 90s and still is my favorite actor. I still say some of his lines today when speaking. I have almost every Jim Carrey movie part of my collection.

    • @malcolmharris5277
      @malcolmharris5277 Před rokem

      "Ssssssssssmokin'!" is a regular of mine still, and a little more occasionally, "Like a gluuuhve!!!"

  • @Zaycream21
    @Zaycream21 Před rokem

    Was one of my fav actors growing up and that will forever be one of my favorite films and even concepts period. Love it all man

  • @lyricahm3370
    @lyricahm3370 Před rokem

    this was a great video tons of info i had no idea about and Jim Carry never ceases to amaze me

  • @simplycoolfam1584
    @simplycoolfam1584 Před rokem +3

    This movie still is and will always be a classic. Jim Carrey is an amazing actor and kudos to everyone who worked on this film. 👏🏽

  • @OGMaverickGaming
    @OGMaverickGaming Před rokem +15

    I love Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a shame such animation style and film making will never be fully replicated again.

    • @DigitalAntz
      @DigitalAntz Před rokem +2

      ey yo that new chipmunks movie was pretty close, bruh i damn near cried lol it aint for kids its for us

  • @johnedwardcabrera4559

    Amazing!! Thank you for this video!! 😍❤️

  • @NMBKevino
    @NMBKevino Před měsícem

    One of my all time favorite films! I remember watching this growing up and it brings back so many memories and nostalgia

  • @mikecorleone6797
    @mikecorleone6797 Před rokem +6

    And they did all of that computer animation before windows 95 existed 😳 🤯

  • @iliiarsbragikasimov7547
    @iliiarsbragikasimov7547 Před rokem +3

    Man I love this movie. Will never get tired of watching it

  • @amberhernandez
    @amberhernandez Před rokem

    The use of practical effects to enhance the VFX, combined with the love and effort put into refining each, is what makes this movie hold up immensely well!

  • @blackforest825
    @blackforest825 Před rokem

    Brilliant film. One of my favs as a kid. So glad it's not forgotten!

  • @zacharyjohnson9269
    @zacharyjohnson9269 Před rokem +4

    One of my favorite movies growing up. I still wish they would do a reboot that was more true to the dark violent comedy of the comic.

  • @Im-BAD-at-satire
    @Im-BAD-at-satire Před rokem +11

    Everything about this movie is fantastic, my only problem was that it didn't follow the darker themes the comic was going for.

  • @incubrian
    @incubrian Před měsícem +1

    it's strange to me how 90s VFX were so "real"
    even tho modern CGI and VFX are stunning, they always break the willing suspension of disbelief
    but this era of movies always is captivating. even on the first watch. totally immersive and something organic about all of it.

  • @1000000man1
    @1000000man1 Před rokem +1

    The Mask was probably my favourite film at one point when I was a kid. Not seen it in ages but you've given me a bigger appreciation for it. I need to get it on Blu-ray
    * I do have it on DVD, but it's worth upgrading to HD.. and I hate streaming.

  • @Pitbulls_and_Plumbing
    @Pitbulls_and_Plumbing Před rokem +5

    The mask was an awesome movie...still 1 of my favs.

  • @bananachild1936
    @bananachild1936 Před rokem +3

    The Mask is an absolute timeless classic with wacky VFX that still holds up incredibly well even by today's standard (in my opinion).

  • @dr_jaymz
    @dr_jaymz Před rokem

    Cameron and Jim at their absolute best. This movie blew my socks off. And I never had a problem with the continuity or realism aspects, its just perfect out of the box.

  • @papamaniac2410
    @papamaniac2410 Před rokem

    So much work put into these type movies. I am so glad to hear how they did it and how it came out in the end. I agree that Jim Carey is underrated. He has a Robin Williams feel to him. Robin was my all time favorite performer. He could do it all also. RIP Robin

  • @kashankhan6950
    @kashankhan6950 Před rokem +6

    Cameron Diaz in this movie is the reason I’m gonna build a time machine…

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 Před rokem +3

    Jim is a great actor and funny guy. I was watching him back in the In living colour days.

  • @popcrnshower
    @popcrnshower Před rokem +2

    Loving all the flowers being given to this movie and Jim in the comments section.

  • @velardechelo
    @velardechelo Před rokem +12

    This is a masterpiece movie... Movies are never going to be the same😞

  • @hishamelfangary722
    @hishamelfangary722 Před rokem +5

    It's insane how good the CGI was in this movie in 1994. And it's crazy to think that even today they would still alot of trouble trying to get many of these shots right despite all the advances in CGI technology. It was just so brilliantly done.

    • @manjidrift
      @manjidrift Před rokem

      Watch resident evil 1 best CGI ever

  • @LajidimusPrime
    @LajidimusPrime Před rokem

    I wish this video was longer! Such awesome stuff

  • @jmoon1145
    @jmoon1145 Před rokem +6

    Jim Carrey can just play himself in every movie. He's a personality of infinite facets.

  • @MonsterGreg
    @MonsterGreg Před rokem +13

    You just have to admire and appreciate the amount of effort put into these movies.

  • @mrx1333
    @mrx1333 Před rokem +2

    Always love watching The Mask! Such a great movie, especially the special effects!! It made it worth the watch!