Mask

The mask is usually the face we see or not used to seeing Directed by the late Peter Bogdonovich and based on the true story of Rocky Dennis in 1978 California who suffered a facial deformity called “lionitis” A calcium deposit abnormality since childbirth caused Rocky to appear abnormal and it’s affecting his cranium along with his spinal chord His life expectancy is expected to not exceed already what he’s lived Meanwhile his mom Rusty struggles to get him into the public school system being part of a biker gang Rocky also falls for a girl named Diana at a summer camp and one of the few people who see him for his humor, humanity, and intelligence Eric Stolz does a solid job as this young man looking to belong and Cher is spectacular as his mother It actually stinks that Laura Dern doesn’t show up until after an hour and 21 min which makes the flow of the film feel a bit off 2 hours is lengthy but the film shows this young man’s vulnerability and spirit able to uplift many

Way too much foul language, but it has solid performances and emotional moments

Entretenida, la actuación de Cher deja muuucho qué desear

I was a 10 year old girl who had no idea what this movie was about.. I did know that the mom and son loved each other and I remember thinking I wish I had a son one day and we were cool like they were. It was sad and I never wanted to ever loose anybody I loved. This is still a great movie to this very day! Oh! And i do have a great son that is my very best friend 💙

I watched it when I was a teenager it changed my perspectives in life, the optimistic in every situation and love messages of a mother and family is so profound. And wonderful acting of Cher and casts.

I think this is an awesome movie. I 'm trying to watch this movie its not easy to find. I found it on amazon but it's just a watch trailer option. I'm 46yrs old..this movie came out in the 1980's & now it looks like they removed because it's very sad & freaky, young people don't want to see a movie like that..but they should..maybe the kids today wouldn't be so cold harded. Nowadays kids ..& young adults are like "there's no excuse to look that way, there's plastic surgery" ...."I don't have money that's too expensive for me..then you shouldn't exist..you should die!...because ugly people inside & out shouldn't have the right to live" I'm not saying this because I'm ugly..I'm beautiful inside & out..these kids nowadays are terrible & parents aswell. So superficial. Maybe if they'd see more movies like this one they'd be more warm hearted & caring.. When I watched this movie I was 10-15yrs of age & it impacted me in a way. See how this young man withstood all the negative comments he received & still be confident; the mother contributed to a-lot of that. Nowadays we even see mothers killing their disabled children. It's a terrific movie you really need to read into not just see the outer movie. Two thumbs up for the movie, Cher & Eric Stoltz...👍🏼👍🏼

Touching performances, director's cut which is now available on DVD/BluRay is recommended for the restored deleted scenes as well as the Bruce Springsteen thematic music

Peter Bogdanovich's Mask tells the moving story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz), a teenage boy suffering from craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, a condition that results in facial disfiguration, and his struggle to be accepted by those outside his immediate social and family circles. Stoltz, Cher (as Rocky's mother Rusty), and Sam Elliott (as Rusty's boyfriend) are all fantastic in the lead roles, but the film is hindered by a seemingly endless number of secondary characters, whose presence seem to clutter the story with needless side issues, causing the plot to stall at times. Despite this, the film is rewarding with its message of acceptance and will no doubt draw some tears by the time things wrap up.

Unlike a more conventional feel-good adaptation, Mask doesn't treat any of its protagonists as angelic figures held back by problems with society, but as more realistic, flawed individuals who must contend with their circumstances regardless. Stoltz's Rocky contends with hormones and conventional growing pains, while Cher's Rusty is far from the most fit mother figure for her son (but, as the film goes on to show, that does not stop her from caring for his well-being). If anything, the film seems to lack a general antagonism - the moments in which Rocky is actively misjudged with maliciousness are surprisingly few, and he can often overcome ihis circumstances with relative ease; a more oppressive atmosphere would have likely given his struggle more potency. Stoltz and particularly Cher give very solid performances, delivering a capability that might surprise those that only are familiar with the latter's musical output. (3.5/5)

Too melodramatic but Eric Stoltz is great.