Review of The Truman Show (1998) by Anish G — 24 Mar 2013

The Truman Show is a good story, but it's not a good film. It has an unique plot and an interesting one but the execution, in my opinion could have been done a lot better. My problem with the film is that while dealing with such a real issue it is just not realistic enough.

There are times in the film where it feels too simplistic, childish even. All the conversations fell artificial, like the words from the script were just being processed to the screen, nor do the characters feel very real, especially Truman's little girlfriend, what's the point of keeping her in the film after the revelation is made, after that she's just like a cheerleader, telling the audience when to be happy for Truman, is that really necessary? But still, The Truman Show is a likable film, I just wish I could like it better.