Posted by PeteDude at rac1p28.surfside.net on July 19, 2000 at 01:37:18:
In Reply to: Re: My top five comic book to movie list... posted by Sarcasmo on July 18, 2000 at 12:08:34:
: Exactly what didn't you like about The Mask though? True it didn't stay true to the comic but I think that's a good thing.
The original source material was WAY too dark and sardonic to appeal to a mass audience. As a more comedic entry with Jim Carrey it was perfect for mass consumption.