Review of The Truman Show (1998) by Andy R — 06 Jan 2014
The Truman Show is a movie that blew me away even when I had somewhat high expectations for it. The movie's premise is already unusually clever, but under director Peter Weir, the execution is funny, dramatic, poignant, dark, and altogether exceptional.
Jim Carrey gives on of the best performances of his career as Truman Burbank, a man unaware that he is being watched by the entire world. Carrey gives Truman a comedic touch, but it is not his usual over the top routine, instead he feels warm, relatable and human.
Other good performances in the movie include Laura Linney as Truman's ideal wife Meryl, Noah Emmerich as Truman's best friend Marlon, however the real scene-stealer is Ed Harris as the show's director Christof, who effectively portrays a man fiercely commited to keeping Truman in his artificial world.
Almost every aspect of the movie works from Phillip Glass' solid musical score, to the thoughtful religious allusions that can be seen especially towards the end. Overall The Truman Show may work well with a unique premise and as social satire, but it is so much more than that.
A genuine human story is what makes this movie so memorable. It remains my favorite Jim Carrey movie, and one that should be seen by everyone of his fans.
This review of The Truman Show (1998) was written by Andy R on 06 Jan 2014.
The Truman Show has generally received very positive reviews.
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