The Master of Disguise

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The Master of Disguise

PG,

2002,

1h 20m,

Comedy

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36%

50,000+ Ratings

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Pistachio Disguisey, a genial waiter at his father Fabrizio's Italian restaurant, possesses an uncanny knack for mimicry. What he doesn't know is that his talent is genetic, and that he is the descendant of a long line of Masters of Disguise, all of whom have inherited the secret family gift known as Energico. Initially, Pistachio is a klutz, but little by little, he learns to harness his inherited power, and sallies forth to utilize Energico to its fullest.

Critics Consensus

An ill-concieved attempt to utilize Dana Carvey's talent for mimicry, The Master of Disguise is an irritating, witless farce weighted down by sophomoric gags.

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Matt Singer

ScreenCrush

Jan 29, 2019

2/10

In a 40-year career in horror, David Cronenberg never dreamed up an image as chilling or stomach-churning as Dana Carvey as a human turtle.

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

May 29, 2013

A film about as funny as a seeping wound.

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

May 29, 2013

Such a sad irony that Dana Carvey, who's made his name bringing celebrities to life with uncanny impersonations, should make such a lifeless movie based on characters of his own creation.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Oct 1, 2023

1/4

...fares even worse than its noxious reputation might’ve indicated.

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Adam Smith

Radio Times

May 2, 2014

1/5

While some of the make-up effects are mildly diverting (Carvey disguises himself as a turtle and a cherry pie), they hardly make up for the lame screenplay, barely coherent plot and increasingly desperate mugging.

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Total Film

May 29, 2013

1/5

If Carvey's looking for a comeback, then playing a cloying dimwit with an annoying accent isn't the place to start.

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Apr 25, 2019

I love this movie and grew up watching it. Y'all are trippin

Apr 23, 2019

Terrible film. Nostalgic, I loved it as a child, but that was because I was a child.

Kylo M

Apr 5, 2019

Absolutely terrible. Not even good as a novelty. Only a complete nimrod would enjoy this "movie."

George R

Mar 22, 2019

GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE why did we do this to Dana Carvey

Kylo S

Mar 17, 2019

Without a doubt one of the worst comedies that have ever been made. Some may appreciate the "dumb-humor" or get a giggle at the "turtle" scene but not for me. Master of Disguise is not funny, not interesting, not memorable, boring as all hell. Do not give this movie attention, it needs, nay deserves to be forgotten.

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Anakin M

Mar 11, 2019

this shpuld be a cult classic

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Synopsis

Pistachio Disguisey, a genial waiter at his father Fabrizio's Italian restaurant, possesses an uncanny knack for mimicry. What he doesn't know is that his talent is genetic, and that he is the descendant of a long line of Masters of Disguise, all of whom have inherited the secret family gift known as Energico. Initially, Pistachio is a klutz, but little by little, he learns to harness his inherited power, and sallies forth to utilize Energico to its fullest.

Director: Perry Andelin Blake
Producer: Sidney Ganis, Alex Siskin, Barry Bernardi, Todd Garner
Screenwriter: Dana Carvey, Harris Goldberg
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Revolution Studios
Rating: PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.4M
Runtime: 1h 20m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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