The Mask vs The Mermaid
The Mask has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.5/10 for The Mermaid). The Mermaid is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 41m. The Mask is the older of the two (1994 against 2016). Both are comedy, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Mask
The Mermaid| The Mask | The Mermaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | China |
| Director | Chuck Russell | Stephen Chow |
| Main cast | Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Reg E. Cathey, Peter Greene, Johnny Williams | Kris Wu, Tsui Hark, Chiu Chi-Ling, Deng Chao, Wen Zhang |
Synopsis
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.
The Mermaid
A playboy business tycoon, Liu Xuan, purchases the Green Gulf, a wildlife reserve, for a sea reclamation project, and uses sonar technology to get rid of the sea life in the area. Unknown to him, the Green Gulf is the home of merpeople, and the sonar has caused many of them to succumb to illness or die. Xuan's business ventures in the area are threatened when he crosses paths with the mermaid, Shan, who is sent to avenge her people.
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