30 years ago, back in 1994.
One of my all-time favorite movies has changed my life forever.
It’s none other than, The Mask with Jim Carrey.
This was the movie, that made me a huge Jim Carrey fanboy since when I was a kid.
Jim Carrey’s dual performance as Stanley Ipkiss & The Mask became very inspiring to me as a kid.
I couldn’t stop quoting the lines, re-create scenes from the movie.
I even performed Cuban Pete for a musical theater audition for my high school play.

Outside of Jim Carrey’s iconic performance.
It was the introduction of Cameron Diaz, who became my first celebrity crush when it was young.
Also, the dog Milo became the inspiration of why I named my last puppy Milo.

And as for the movie itself, it’s my favorite comic book movie adaptation that’s not based on Marvel or DC.
Even though, it’s not as violent like the comics.
But thanks to casting Jim Carrey, it’s a fun and enjoyable comedy.
It has the balance of action, romance, a crime thriller, a live action wacky cartoon come to live, a musical at times, with amazing visual effects that still holds up to this day.
I don’t think there’s any other movie, that’s like The Mask.
It’s one of my top 5 favorite Jim Carrey movies of all time.
But it’s also one of my favorite movies ever.
It made me believe, that I can entertain my audience with my range of skills to perform.

So I wouldn’t to feel super inspired, if it weren’t for this being one of my inspirations to become an entertainer.
Even 30 years later, The Mask is a SSSSMOKIN cinematic masterpiece.

Also, even though we never got that true proper sequel to The Mask with Jim Carrey.
(Ignoring Son Of The Mask’s existence)
I’m forever grateful for this one and only film adaptation of The Mask.
Thanks to the lead actor, the filmmaking, and the creativity that feel so alive from watching this film.
Now… SOMEBODY STOP ME, before I ramble long ass speech essay about this nostalgic film.

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