The Master of Disguise Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A waiter learns he’s from a family of master disguisers and must stop an evil guy from stealing things… by wearing a lot of silly costumes and slapping people.

🍿 The Master of Disguise: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Introduction to Pistachio Disguisey

Pistachio Disguisey, a seemingly ordinary Italian waiter, lives a simple life at his family’s restaurant. He possesses a strange habit of mimicking others, unaware of his extraordinary heritage. This tendency leads to comical situations and hints at a destiny far beyond serving pasta.

The Kidnapping and Revelation

Pistachio’s world turns upside down when his parents are kidnapped by the villainous Devlin Bowman. His grandfather reveals the family’s secret: they are Masters of Disguise, capable of transforming into anyone or anything. Pistachio must now embrace his destiny and learn to control his powers to save his family.

Training and Initial Missions

Under his grandfather’s tutelage, Pistachio begins his training, encountering hilarious mishaps along the way. He’s joined by Jennifer Baker, his attractive and bewildered assistant. Together, they embark on a series of comical investigations, often with Pistachio’s disguises leading to more chaos than clues.

Confronting Bowman and Saving the Day

Pistachio’s journey culminates in a showdown with Devlin Bowman. Using a variety of disguises, he infiltrates Bowman’s lair and battles his forces. The climax involves rescuing his parents, thwarting Bowman’s plans, and ultimately embracing his role as the Master of Disguise.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Pistachio Disguisey (Dana Carvey): A sweet-natured Italian waiter who inherits the power of disguise and must save his kidnapped parents.
• Jennifer Baker (Jennifer Esposito): Pistachio’s assistant, who aids him in his mission and becomes his love interest.
• Devlin Bowman (Brent Spiner): The criminal mastermind and former arch-enemy of Fabbrizio, seeking revenge and world treasures.
• Fabbrizio Disguisey (James Brolin): Pistachio’s father and a former Master of Disguise, kidnapped and forced to help Bowman.
• Grandfather Disguisey (Harold Gould): Pistachio’s grandfather who reveals the Disguisey family’s legacy and trains him in the art of disguise.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Pistachio Disguisey: “Am I not turtley enough for the Turtle Club? Turtle, turtle, turtle!” – Pistachio attempts to convince the bouncer at the Turtle Club that his ridiculous turtle costume should grant him entry.
• Pistachio Disguisey: “Become another person.” – Pistachio’s grandfather tells him to ‘Become another person’ as a mantra to hone his inherited powers of disguise.
• Dummy: “I’m your daddy!” – A dummy that Pistachio keeps slapping repeats the phrase ‘I’m your daddy!’.
• Pistachio Disguisey: “This is what you’re doing right now; This is what you need to do!” – Pistachio says this to someone as he imitates them.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $16,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $40,388,794
• Worldwide Gross: $43,411,001

💥 The Master of Disguise Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, I’ll admit it. I saw this in theaters when I was younger, and while I knew it wasn’t ‘good,’ I definitely laughed at the Turtle Club scene. It’s dumb, it’s silly, and Carvey goes way over the top, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need. I wouldn’t call it a cinematic masterpiece, but for some goofy, low-brow laughs, it hits the spot, especially if you loved Dana Carvey on SNL. I will say some of the jokes now feel very outdated.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Dana Carvey’s physical comedy”
  • “Viewers seeking light-hearted, undemanding entertainment”
  • “Families with young children who enjoy slapstick humor”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Crude humor, including flatulence jokes”
  • “Mild language”
  • “Slapstick violence”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “Despite Dana Carvey’s talent for impressions, The Master of Disguise is an utter failure, relying on juvenile humor and a nonsensical plot.
• IMDB: “A comedy totally devoid of laughs. Watching Dana Carvey mug, cavort and pratfall his way through a laughless script for the better part of an hour and a half ultimately becomes as wearying as it is embarrassing to watch.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers found the movie hilarious and silly: The movie is funny to some, especially younger viewers and Dana Carvey fans, who appreciate the goofy humor and silly costumes.

Overall Consensus: The Master of Disguise is widely considered a critical failure, criticized for its juvenile humor and nonsensical plot, but some viewers, especially younger audiences, find it humorous.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Adam Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison Productions, was involved in the film, reflecting Sandler’s comedic style, though he did not star in it.”
• “Dana Carvey co-wrote the screenplay, allowing him creative control over the character and the various disguises he would portray.”
• “The ‘Turtle Club’ scene was the first scene they shot, beginning production on September 24, 2001. The cast and crew observed a moment of silence after the terrible tragedy of 9/11 before filming.”
• “During the final credits, there are scenes from a wedding between Pistachio Disguisey and Jennifer, as well as Dana Carvey hamming it up in several disguises, some ‘bloopers’, and Dana acting out scenes from other movies/shows.”

🖥️ How to Watch The Master of Disguise?

Currently, “The Master of Disguise” is available for digital purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. Check local listings for potential broadcast options. Physical copies on DVD may also be available through online retailers.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed The Master of Disguise, you might like these similar films:

• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994): Both films rely on over-the-top physical comedy and a quirky protagonist with a unique skill set.
• Spy Hard (1996): A spoof of the spy genre with absurd humor and celebrity cameos, much like ‘The Master of Disguise’.
• The Mask (1994): Features a character who gains extraordinary abilities, albeit through a mask rather than inherited powers, leading to comedic transformations and situations.
• Johnny English (2003): A more successful spy spoof with a bumbling protagonist, sharing similar comedic themes of incompetence and slapstick.
• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997): Relies heavily on silly humor, outrageous characters, and celebrity cameos, appealing to fans of absurd comedies.

🛒 The Master of Disguise Related Products

• Master of Disguise: The Complete Series: Fan-made audio series that tells stories set in the Master of Disguise world.
• Masters of Disguise: An Adult Coloring Book: Adult coloring book featuring various disguises seen in the movie.

🎧 Soundtrack

The Master of Disguise features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Fun” – performed by Rose Falcon

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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