Is it just me or does everybody like Movies with a Masked Protagonist? I have seen a fairly good number of movies with the main characters wearing Masks, and all those movies are largely acclaimed by the critics. Some of them are legendary, classic!

The Mask (1994)

Jim Carrey’s The Mask needs no intro. The movie was so successful that there was a cartoon series made with the same title. It was a huge hit. This is a classic I can watch anytime and never get bored.

The Mask of Zorro (1998)

This action film again was much talked about. A stylish superhero with a mask over his eyes and a long black coat.. calling himself Zorro. Many south Indian films show their heroes wearing this Zorro costume for style. Although there are some moments in this movie that drags a bit, it is a very entertaining and enjoyable film.

The Legend of Zorro (2006)

Sequels are repetitions of a phenomena that was a huge success earlier. At that, sequels tend to get boring with the same dough being baked again and again. But this one is not bad for a sequel. This film is pretty much enjoyable too.

V for Vendetta (2006)

A great story of revenge by a masked character known only as ‘V’. The character never reveals his real face throughout the movie. Again very stylish. Not only Evey Hammond, but the viewers too loved this character.

The Son of the Mask (2005)

This is a highly underrated movie. I agree there is no Jim Carrey in this sequel and this can never be compared to the original movie. Still this movie has lots of funny moments. Especially the dog Otis wearing this Mask and living out its desires are very funny.

The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

A musical genius who has a half disfigured face and a cruel childhood, yearns for love in the form of Christine a young protégée in a French Opera house. Disguised in a mask, he terrorizes the Opera as the Phantom. This is one of the best Musical movies made.

If you think that I have missed some movie on this line, and you wish that should be part of this list, please mention it in the comments section. Again your positive comments on this post are welcome.

“We all wear Masks, metaphorically speaking..” (The Mask).

- Samjosh