Review of The Truman Show (1998) by Carol H — 10 Jun 2014

Jim Carrey's best movie and one of my favorite movies ever. Well-paced, well-acted, emotionally charged, and none of it ever feels forced.

This review of The Truman Show (1998) was written by Carol H on 10 Jun 2014.

The Truman Show has generally received very positive reviews.

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