Mask

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Summary: If you love this movie, pick up this new version!
Review: This new directors cut of "Mask" blows away the orginal DVD release. I'm not going to go on about how great the movie is, by now everyone already knows that. I will talk about this edition however. First of all the print is far clearer and more crisp than the original DVD issue. Next of course is the inclusion of the original Bruce Springsteen soundtrack which was recorded but never used in the theatrical and home video releases. In it's place was a Bob Seger soundtrack which was great, but not the original choice. The movie was shot with Springsteen in mind and in fact Rocky has a Springsteen poster hanging in his room. But Bruce is back and used to great effect. His music was used to set a timeline which was lost when the Seger songs were used.
Also included are 8 mins of deleted scenes that have been edited back into the film. One of these scenes (which was sort of referred to in the theatrical version) is a song sung by Rusty (Cher) and Rocky (Eric Stoltz). The song is "Little Egypt" and the scene runs about 4 mins. The other scene is one where one of the bikers dies and his funeral, again this was never before seen.
And finally, there is an easter egg of sorts, at the very end of credits, after a minute or two, Cher comes on screen and speaks about the craniofacial disease and how you can help.
I've always loved the Seger music in the film, particularly "Roll Me Away" at the end. But the Springsteen music works very well too, and as I said, is used as a timeline.
Director Peter Bogdonovich does a commentary as well as a 20 min interview about the movie. As I said in my headline, if you love this movie you will want this new edition, it's well worth it.

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Summary: A Winner from Beginning to End!!
Review: A magnificent and completely wonderful film based on the life of physically handicapped (only because society made him so) teen Rocky Dennis.

That's all the summary I'm going to give because this is such a magical film from start to finish that to say anything more may take away from a first time viewer the surprise and amazement that comes with each passing scene.

I will say this, though, this is one of those rare movies where the casting job was done flawlessly. All the actors and actresses in this motion picture were born to play these roles. Eric Stoltz (Rocky), Cher (Rusty) and Sam Elliot (Gar) were particularly outstanding. Laura Dern also gives a brief, but very beautiful, performance as Rocky's very special love interest.

If you haven't seen this movie yet, PLEASE make it a point to do so as soon as possible. I assure you, you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Powerful film
Review: Cher&Crew do a Superb job in this film.the Ignorance and Lack of Compassion are reflected thru out this film.it's a Powerful Story and a must see.

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Summary: Will tug at the heart-strings
Review: Even someone with a heart of stone will feel for the characters featured in this film, which is based on a true story.

Both Cher & Eric Stoltz give moving performances, as a biker babe mother 'addicted' to drink and drugs, and a son, who can't get a girl, and is severely facially deformed.

I originally saw this movie quite a few years, and only remembered the scene where he's in high school, and he talks about being from Planet Vulcan.

Of course, the facial disease Rocky Dennis has is fatal, so obviously, you know what the ending will be. And the tears ended up tripping me - this is another film that I can add to my "Films I Cry At" list. My mum grabbed it, as she loves true stories, and it's not a film I will ever watch again - I hate crying at films!!! It's only a story is what I keep getting told, but it doesn't work. But you feel for the characters so much.

The real Rusty Dennis apparently was a consultant to the great Cher on this movie, and is now rumoured to be battling a drink & drug addiction - and can you blame her? The Cher gave when she found Eric Stoltz had died in his sleep, was almost too realistic.

Cher gives a great performance in this movie. It's one of the very rare movies where she isn't wooden - although she does advertise her plastic surgeon a lot. This is a movie to watch purely for Cher, to see her before she overdone the plastic surgery, and is does a farewell tour every couple of years.

Eric Stoltz is unrecognisable in his role of Rocky. He must have had a very boring time sitting for so long in make-up!

A very moving film, and totally worth watching!

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Summary: Will tug at the heart-strings
Review: Even someone with a heart of stone will feel for the characters featured in this film, which is based on a true story.

Both Cher & Eric Stoltz give moving performances, as a biker babe mother 'addicted' to drink and drugs, and a son, who can't get a girl, and is severely facially deformed.

I originally saw this movie quite a few years, and only remembered the scene where he's in high school, and he talks about being from Planet Vulcan.

Of course, the facial disease Rocky Dennis has is fatal, so obviously, you know what the ending will be. And the tears ended up tripping me - this is another film that I can add to my "Films I Cry At" list. My mum grabbed it, as she loves true stories, and it's not a film I will ever watch again - I hate crying at films!!! It's only a story is what I keep getting told, but it doesn't work. But you feel for the characters so much.

The real Rusty Dennis apparently was a consultant to the great Cher on this movie, and is now rumoured to be battling a drink & drug addiction - and can you blame her? The Cher gave when she found Eric Stoltz had died in his sleep, was almost too realistic.

Cher gives a great performance in this movie. It's one of the very rare movies where she isn't wooden - although she does advertise her plastic surgeon a lot. This is a movie to watch purely for Cher, to see her before she overdone the plastic surgery, and is does a farewell tour every couple of years.

Eric Stoltz is unrecognisable in his role of Rocky. He must have had a very boring time sitting for so long in make-up!

A very moving film, and totally worth watching!

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Summary: outstanding performances
Review: First of all, I admit I adore Cher. Yet, this is the one movie I've never been in the mood to watch, because I knew it was really touching. Anyway, eventually I did watch it and it was amazing. Rocky's face is really horrible at first, so I could understand why people reacted quite insecure when they saw him, but the more often you see him the more you realize he's just an ordinary boy who tries his best to live a normal life. It seemed as if his mother was the one who had the real problems (drugs, alcohol).
His fears that something bad could happen to her were so real, and so was her love for her son.
When he died it was like a knife was driven through my heart. In this movie Cher has really proven that she's not only a world class singer and entertainer, but also an outstanding actress whose qualities are unfortunately overshadowed by her reputation as a poster girl for plastic surgery.

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Summary: It changes my life, everytime I see it.
Review: For I am a handicapped person with facial and growth problems, that have totally disenchanted me with having a chance for a happy life.

I saw eric stoltz, give the best performance of a lifetime, it made me realize again, that each us are given a certain deck of cards.

Each with different strengths and weaknesses, and we just have to find our little moments of happiness and success where we can get them.

I pretty much cry the whole movie.

I think it also shows why God has ugliness and beauty, both inner and outer, and they are there to teach us the true beauty always comes from the heart and soul, your character and integrity.

Thank God, for great movies like this.

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Summary: Simply Outstandin
Review: I first saw this movie in the movie theater when it came out in 1985.

This is a must-see movie for anyone who is dealing with a congenital facial anomaly. The movie is about a teenager born with a rare facial anomaly. The movie shows how he and his mom and the people in their lives deal with his facial anomaly. This movie will stir all kinds of emotions in you.

Both Cher and Eric Srolz do outstanding jobs in this movie. Cher should have got an Oscar nomination for her role in this movie!

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Summary: A wonderful movie !
Review: I have to confess I sobbed when I first saw this movie at the movie theater shortly after its release.I couldnt help it,the scenes between Rocky and the blind girl Diana were so touching! Especially when she tenderly strokes Rockys deformed face and says "looks pretty good to me",I lost it! Laura Dern was so lovely and delightfully feminine.I wanted their romance to go on but alas,it couldnt.

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Summary: Director's cut is fantastic
Review: I have watched Mask quite a few times over the years. Everytime I catch it on tv, I will watch it, partly because the acting of Cher and Eric Stoltz in this movie is amazing. The story is also solid gold. A disfigured boy named Rocky Dennis has to deal with his drug-using mom played by Cher, the pain of his disease, and the struggle of trying to fit in with the "normal" crowd in high school. The character of Rocky Dennis is kind, smart, and creative. If you watch this film, you will love this kid by the time the credits roll, or before. Eric Stoltz should have won an oscar for his acting in Mask. Watch his body language, he is full of hope, and sadness. His acting trancends anything a coventional drama could offer.
The Director's cut is a little different than the theatrical release, with around four fantastic deleted scenes thrown back in, and the musical score that Peter Bogdanovich wanted all along, Bruce Springsteen. While I'm not the biggest fan of Springsteen,(the Bob Segar score is what I'm used to) It sounds good. Universal has really done it up for this release. You get an audio commentary by Bogdanovich, and also a twenty minute feature on the origins of Mask. Did I mention it's in DTS? There are movies to rent, and movies to own. This one belongs in your dvd collection.