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Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
A Very Entertaining Musical
One of My favourite musicals. Toe-tapping songs, a disfigured hero, and evil mogul, a pretty girl. It's got most things a good film needs. The witty humor works almost to perfection. I have to say the strongest character is Beef. One of the campest and funniest characters ever to appear on film. And the best song... Life At Last by a mile. I wouldn't say that this is better than Rocky Horror, but it's up there with the great musical comedies. All of the characters have great relationships. And also an ending which, had some more work gone into it, could of possibly been a good tearjerker. This is definitely one of the greatest musical comedies ever. Wonderfully dark, incredibly witty, and the greatest Psycho send-up ever. What more could you want.
The Mask (1994)
By far Carrey's Best
As it says, the best film Jim Carrey has ever starred in.
I absolutely love this film. I first saw it when I was about 5. But now I'm old enough to understand and appreciate the plot, comedy and effects it's a lot more enthralling experience.
The effects are absolutely mind-blowing. Especially when Carrey's in the club during Cameron Diaz's song when he turns into a Tex Avery like hound.
Above all it's the quick one-liners and physical comedy that shine through. I was hysterical with laughter in the park/ Cuban Pete scene.
Those of you that have seen the film will probably agree, if you've seen it for the first time recently... what the hell took you so long.