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The Truman Show [1998]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The whole world is watching--literally--every time Truman Burbank makes the slightest move. Unbeknownst to him, in this hauntingly funny film by Peter Weir, his entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows--including his mother, his wife and his bestfriend--is really an actor, paid to be part of his life. In this intriguing and surprisingly touching 1998 film, writer Andrew Niccol imagines an ultimate kind of celebrity, then sees it brought to life with comic intensity and emotional honesty by Jim Carrey in what maybe the performance of his career. Carrey has exceptional support from Laura Linney and Ed Harris but it's his show, in a portrayal that demonstrates just what kind of range Carrey is capable of. --MarshallFine
Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The whole world is watching--literally--every time Truman Burbank makes the slightest move. Unbeknownst to him, in this hauntingly funny film by Peter Weir, his entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows--including his mother, his wife, and his best friend--is really an actor, paid to be part of his life. In this intriguing and surprisingly touching 1998 film, writer Andrew Niccol (screenwriter for Gattaca) imagines an ultimate kind of celebrity, then sees it brought to life with comic intensity and emotional honesty by Jim Carrey in what may be the performance of his career. Carrey has exceptional support from Laura Linney and Ed Harris, but it's his show, in a portrayal that demonstrates just what kind of range Carrey is capable of. -- Marshall Fine, Amazon.com
It gets no better than this
Review date: 2008-07-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Truman Show is consistantly clever, creative and funny. It's a film which everyone will enjoy as it has emotional moments, but ofcourse funny moments also. Jim Carrey really is at his best in this brilliant film.
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Reviews
Jim Carrey at his best.
Review date: 2007-12-27 Rating: 10 out of 10
A great story of 'hidden layers' to reality, and the suggestion that life can be an illusion. It is an illustration of way our lives can be cheapened and commercialised, but it is done in such an entertaining way, that it never gets bogged down in moralising or philosophising. It just plays along with the fun scenario. The weirness starts fairly early on, and it is soon clear that all is not as it seems, but even though 'the game is up' it doesn't lose momentum.
The understated ending is perfect - it brings all the threads together in a kind of heartstopping moment, and then leaves it wonderfully open again. Great stuff!
Jim Carrey at his best
Review date: 2007-12-27 Rating: 10 out of 10
A great story of 'hidden layers' to reality, and the suggestion that life can be an illusion. It is an illustration of way our lives can be cheapened and commercialised, but it is done in such an entertaining way, that it never gets bogged down in moralising or philosophising. It just plays along with the fun scenario. The weirness starts fairly early on, and it is soon clear that all is not as it seems, but even though 'the game is up' it doesn't lose momentum.
The understated ending is perfect - it brings all the threads together in a kind of heartstopping moment, and then leaves it wonderfully open again. Great stuff!
Great and thought provoking movie!
Review date: 2007-11-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
A really interesting movie which follows the life of a man named Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carey. Born into a reality television show, he grows up unknowing that every single person in the little town he lives in is an actor. Every single movement and conversation has been scripted, and every thing surrounding his life is filmed and broadcast as part of a show in the "real world".
It follows the standard Hero archetype - which is covered in depth by the American mythology professor, writer and orator, Joseph Campbell - of a human being born into a life of illusion and ignorance who comes to suspect that there is something wrong about his world. He develops a burning curiosity and insight and begins to see through the deception and removes the wool that has been pulled over his eyes for so long. It's a heartwarming film, with a balanced mixture of comedy, romance and a tragic awakening towards the end.
Not only does it deal with the potential horrors that may lie in an industry bent on transmitting - for entertainment - so called "reality television", but is actually a stunning metaphor and portrayal of the drama that lies in wait for every human being.
Should be watched hand in hand with the Matrix. Very thought provoking indeed!
Great and thought provoking movie!
Review date: 2007-11-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
A really interesting movie which follows the life of a man named Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carey. Born into a reality television show, he grows up unknowing that every single person in the little town he lives in is an actor. Every single movement and conversation has been scripted, and every thing surrounding his life is filmed and broadcast as part of a show in the "real world".
It follows the standard Hero archetype - which is covered in depth by the American mythology professor, writer and orator, Joseph Campbell - of a human being born into a life of illusion and ignorance who comes to suspect that there is something wrong about his world. He develops a burning curiosity and insight and begins to see through the deception and removes the wool that has been pulled over his eyes for so long. It's a heartwarming film, with a balanced mixture of comedy, romance and a tragic awakening towards the end.
Not only does it deal with the potential horrors that may lie in an industry bent on transmitting - for entertainment - so called "reality television", but is actually a stunning metaphor and portrayal of the drama that lies in wait for every human being.
Should be watched hand in hand with the Matrix. Very thought provoking indeed!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Noah Emmerich
Holland Taylor
Laura Linney
Natascha McElhone
Jim Carrey
Creators:
Jim Carrey (Primary Contributor)
Laura Linney (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5024165885888
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2000-04-17
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998-06-05
Language: English (Original Language)