Review of Mask (1985) by Danielle S — 24 Jul 2008
Based on a true story, Eric Stoltz portrays Rocky Dennis, a California teenager diagnosed at age four with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia (a rare disease occurring in approximately 1 out of every 22 million births).
The affliction causes calcium to deposit within his skull at an abnormal rate, leaving Rocky's face horribly disfigured. Despite doctors' repeated prognoses of three to six month life expectancies, Rocky has continued to beat the odds over the years.
Stoltz's ability to shine Rocky's personality through the layers of Oscar-winning prosthetic makeup is one of the finest acting performances I've seen in a film. Stoltz manages to convey Rocky's emotions through his eyes, vocal delivery, and body language.
Complementing his acting is an almost-equally fine performance by Cher.
This review of Mask (1985) was written by Danielle S on 24 Jul 2008.
Mask has generally received very positive reviews.
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