Mack the Knife vs The Mask
The Mask has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.6/10 for Mack the Knife). The Mask is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 2m. Mack the Knife is the older of the two (1989 against 1994). Both are comedy, crime, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Mack the Knife
The Mask| Mack the Knife | The Mask | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1989 | 1994 |
| Length | 2h 2m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Menahem Golan | Chuck Russell |
| Main cast | Bill Nighy, Richard Harris, Julie Walters, Roger Daltrey, Raúl Juliá | Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Reg E. Cathey, Peter Greene, Johnny Williams |
Synopsis
Mack the Knife
In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.
The Mask
When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local nightclub singer Tina Carlyle. Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell, whose goons get blamed for the heist.
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