The Master of Disguise | 
 enlarge | Director: Perry Andelin Blake
Actors: Dana Carvey, Brent Spiner, Jennifer Esposito, Harold Gould, James Brolin
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: Video
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Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 6299
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 80 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0767886720
UPC: 043396082885
EAN: 9780767886727
ASIN: B00007JMEA
Theatrical Release Date: August 2, 2002
Release Date: June 3, 2003
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Condition: Good condition, wear from reading and use. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact and has some creases. The spine has signs of wear and creases. This copy may include "From the library of" labels, stickers or stamps and be an ex-library copy.
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For grown-up fans of Dana Carvey, this train wreck of a comedy, is, in the words of Carvey's SNL Ross Perot impression, just sad. But kids love it! Carvey's chameleonesque Pistachio Disguisey is an endearing klutz-turned-hero in the classic Jerry Lewis tradition. So perhaps they won't get the Tony Montana Scarface reference. But his Turtle man is a hoot ("Am I not turtle enough?" is the catchphrase that swept the playgrounds). And when all else fails (and it nearly does), Brent Spiner shows up to steal his scenes as the villain who has a penchant for passing gas after laughing maniacally. No doubt hopes for an Austin Powers-like franchise have been dashed. Certainly, Master, with its cameos by Bo Derek, Jessica Simpson, and Jesse Ventura, lacks Goldmember's A-list star power. But it is way more family-friendly, and that will favorably impress parents. --Donald Liebenson
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 MORONS! June 15, 2008
R. Lester (burnsville, minnesota United States)
This is a mindless piece of film making, but who cares!!! My 10yr old son and I laughed throughout the whole thing!!I'ts not supposed to be something it's not.I'ts all about stupid humor that makes you laugh!The MORONS that gave it a one star rating should of known before renting it that it was this type of film. Obviously there not Dana Carvey fans.
 Embarrassing April 24, 2008
J. M. Watkins (North Carolina, USA)
I was lucky enough that I got to watch this film on a road trip in someone else's car, as opposed to wasting 90 minutes of my own time (as well as a couple bucks). If you are forced to watch this film, that is probably the only time you should waste watching it. It tries to be funny, but fails miserably. I believe one review I read of it said that it disguised its funny moments better than the main character disguised himself. Sadly, that's the complete truth. Adults, you will find nothing here that's amusing, unless you're really into totally lame, flat jokes. Kids, you will neither find anything amusing in the movie, as the actors are not funny enough to entice any one of any age. The direction was also poor, and the crude humor was (as is in most movies) pointless and dumb. I felt embarrassed just watching it. Skip this movie, and you will miss nothing.
 Why no widescreen on this DVD?! April 16, 2008
R. Holman (SoJo, Utah, USA)
I don't know why certain DVDs released during this time were only released in Fullscreen, this DVD being one I'm dying to see released in Widescreen. I know my question is rhetorical & it won't be anytime soon, but I ask it nonetheless. The other thing that boggles my mind is that the Austin Powers movies thrived and this one didn't. I guess the more perverse and foul a movie somehow makes it a success?! I love the wacky & family-friendly nature of this movie and I'll take Dana Carvey's lovable characters over anything Mike Myers creates in Austin Powers any day. This movie isn't great art, but it makes everyone in my family laugh, is family-friendly and is very quotable. Similar off-the-wall movies that are favorites in my house are Strange Brew, UHF, Better Off Dead and Monty Python & the Holy Grail. We love all of them!!
FUNNY! March 1, 2008
Creative Coco (Saylorsburg, PA)
I really enjoy watching this movie. I normally don't see many Dana Carvey's movies out there, but he is very funny in this movie. Very creative, and the cast definitely fit their roles. This movie makes me laugh from beginning to end. If your looking for a movie just to get you out of a bored mood, watch it. It definitely gives you a sense of humor.
No Disguising Bad September 20, 2007
Vance (buffalo, new york United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie was an annoying, undisguised waste of Carvey's talent. Turned it off after fifteen minutes and am angry at wasting that much of my life.
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