The Mask vs The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7/10 for The Mask). The Princess Bride is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 41m. The Princess Bride is the older of the two (1987 against 1994). Both are comedy, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Mask
The Princess Bride| The Mask | The Princess Bride | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1987 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Romance | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Chuck Russell | Rob Reiner |
| Main cast | Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Reg E. Cathey, Peter Greene, Johnny Williams | Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Cary Elwes |
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 Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
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