Stars: Dana Carvey, James Brolin, Jennifer Esposito, Harold Gould, Brent Spiner, Edie McClurg, Jesse Ventura, Magic Johnson, Jessica Simpson, Bo Derek

Director: Perry Andelin Blake

Summary: Pistachio Disguisey works as a waiter in his parent's restaurant. Upon his return home from a night out he discovers that his parents have been kidnapped. Pistachio learns from his grandfather a family secret that he can't quite believe...

The hilarious Dana Carvey showcases his dazzling impersonation skills in MASTER OF DISGUISE, a comedy about an innocent man who discovers that he has a rare, though mildly annoying, gift. Carvey is Pistachio Disguisey, a waiter who is plagued by the bad habit of impersonating the people he serves. He is constantly taking on alternate identities but cannot figure out why he feels so compelled to imitate other people. That is, until he learns that it's a genetic trait in the Disguisey family, shared even by his grandfather. When his parents are kidnapped, Pistachio realises that to return them to safety, he must become a true Master of Disguise. With the aid of his beautiful new assistant, Jennifer (Jennifer Esposito), Pistachio embarks on his mission, portraying a variety of outrageous characters in order to get closer to the evil Devlin Bowman (Brent Spiner) and free his parents (James Brolin and Edie McClurg) from their deadly fate. Carvey and co-screenwriter Harris Goldberg use their lighthearted premise to parody any and every subject that gets in their way, from ethnic culture to pop culture. The result is a breezy affair that never takes itself too seriously. THE MASTER OF DISGUISE also includes cameos by Bo Derek, Magic Johnson, Jesse Ventura, and Jessica Simpson.

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For grown-up fans of Dana Carvey, Master of Disguisewill seem like a wreck of a comedy. But kids will love it, since Carvey's chameleon-esque Pistachio Disguisey is an endearing klutz-turned-hero in the classic Jerry Lewis tradition. So perhaps the youngsters won't get the Tony Montana Scarfacereference, but his Turtle man is a hoot ("Am I not turtle enough?" is the catchphrase). 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 of Disguise, 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 favourably impress parents. --Donald Liebenson

Aspect Ratio:	1.85 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Alternate Ending, Commentary, 3 Deleted Scenes, 2 Featurettes, Music Video, 2 Outtakes, Theatrical Trailer
Subtitles:	English, Hindi
Year:	2002
Release Date:	June 16, 2003
Runtime:	76 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	C D R 32411
Keywords:	Comedy, General, Master, Wide, Screen, Disguise
Genre:	Comedy