For a film heavily dependent on special effects; the best effect going in this 1994 comedy is the ever-expressive star; Jim Carrey; playing a shy bank teller who stumbles across an ancient mask that turns him into a green hepcat with extraordinary powers. Cameron Diaz plays the love interest; but the real purpose of the movie is to bring cartoonish energy and effects into a live-action production. Toward that end; director Charles Russell does the job; but the gimmick wears out quickly for those easily bored by this sort of pseudo-animation. Lots of kids adore the film; though; and why not? The hero gets to be a whirlwind of mischief and still get the girl. The DVD release includes optional full-screen and widescreen presentations; deleted scenes; trailers; optional French soundtrack and optional French and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh