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Son of the Mask is the standalone sequel to the 1994 smash hit The Mask, originally starring Jim Carrey. Directed by Lawrence Guterman, this 2005 follow-up attempts to expand the Mask universe — this time without Carrey or the original tone that made the first film a cult classic.
The story follows Tim Avery (played by Jamie Kennedy), a struggling cartoonist who unknowingly brings Loki’s ancient mask into his home. When his dog wears it, chaos ensues — and things get even weirder when Tim’s son is born with supernatural powers inherited from the mask.
With Alan Cumming as the Norse god Loki and Bob Hoskins as Odin, Son of the Mask leans heavily into surreal slapstick and cartoonish effects. Unfortunately, despite its high-energy visuals, it lacks the charm, cleverness, and emotional depth of its predecessor.
Director
Lawrence Guterman
Released
November 2, 2005
Runtime
1 hr 34 min
Genres
action
adventure
comedy
family
Rated
PG
Universe
Dark Horse Comics
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12 May 2026
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Son of the Mask Review 2/10
We have rated this 2 out of 10. While we understand the ambition to revive the Mask franchise, this sequel just doesn’t deliver. Jim Carrey’s absence is painfully obvious, and the film struggles to find its footing without his signature comedic brilliance. Jamie Kennedy tries, but the script gives him little to work with, and the result is a chaotic, confusing, and often cringeworthy mess.
The storyline is weak, the humour is forced, and the over-reliance on CGI quickly becomes overwhelming. What made The Mask work was its clever balance of comic book absurdity with grounded character development — Son of the Mask throws that all out the window in favour of noisy visuals and awkward gags.
Despite a few fun moments from Alan Cumming as Loki, even he can’t save this one. The tone feels off, the pacing is uneven, and the film’s attempt to appeal to both kids and adults fails on both fronts.
It’s not just a bad sequel — it’s a disappointing use of a great concept.
Did You Know?
- Jim Carrey was approached to return but declined, reportedly due to the lack of creative direction and interest in doing sequels at the time.
- The film took over 10 years to reach production after The Mask — originally planned as a Carrey-led sequel titled The Mask II.
- Jamie Kennedy won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor due to his performance in this film.
- The dog Otis is played by a Jack Russell Terrier, a nod to Milo from the original Mask — although not the same dog.
- Alan Cumming, who played Loki, said he accepted the role for fun but later acknowledged the film didn’t turn out the way he hoped.
- The movie had a budget of $84 million but grossed only about $59 million worldwide, making it a commercial flop.
- Bob Hoskins took on the role of Odin shortly before retiring — and rarely mentioned the film afterward.
- The CGI-heavy baby was inspired by Looney Tunes cartoons but was widely criticized as unsettling rather than funny.
- Nintendo Power magazine once held a contest to appear in The Mask II — but the film was cancelled, and Son of the Mask became its replacement.
- The film currently holds a 6% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the lowest-rated comic-based movies ever.
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