
Son of the Mask
The next generation of mischief.
Directed by Lawrence Guterman
Produced by New Line Cinema, Kumar Mobiliengesellschaft mbH & Co. Projekt Nr. 1 KG
A frenetic, surreal family comedy built on slapstick chaos and cartoon logic, where a magical mask transforms an ordinary man into a mischievous superhero parent.
Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.
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Is Son of the Mask sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is Son of the Mask scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Son of the Mask end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Son of the Mask easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Son of the Mask violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Son of the Mask
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Son of the Mask, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Son of the Mask, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Son of the Mask, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































