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Summary: Underrated Masterpiece
Review: "The Truman Show" is a movie that goes to show you that you can make an amazing, mind-blowing film out of a simple idea and terrific actors. Jim Carrey shows the first signs of becoming a true actor. He gives a dazzling performance as Truman Burbank, a golly-gee whiz kind of guy who works in life insurance. Truman doesn't know his entire life, from almost his conception, has been broadcast on international TV 24-7 all year round. And when he finds out, he struggles to liberate himself, and does so in one of the most touching and brilliantly-executed finales that I've ever seen. Director Peter Weir does a great job of filming this enthralling film from a truely original screenplay by Andrew Niccol. Why the film was virtually ignored at Oscar time is appalling.
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Summary: .
Review: An interesting movie that certainly has its moments -- but it isn't all it's cracked up to be. I realize that this film is working on a largely metaphorical level, and that one shouldn't become too concerned with minor technical plot-holes -- but there are an *awful* lot of them, both in the premise itself, and in the likelihood of Truman's reactions to his discoveries. It takes something away from the enjoyment of the film. And the fuss over Jim Carrey's stellar performance is completely unfounded; just because he manages to seem convincingly sad in a few scenes doesn't mean he should've taken an Oscar home. He still comes of as painfully "Jim Carrey" -- with mannerisms, facial expressions, and vocal inflections all far too exaggerated for me to accept Truman Burbank as his own entity. It doesn't help to know how much Carrey ad-libbed and added in "his own little touches," because I'm imagining those are the very things that made it come off as a little too much. And for once I sort of agree with Mr. Maltin -- the film feels like it has no where to go after a while, and similar ideas were handled better in the Twilight Zone. I think the Truman Show could've succeeded, but it needed something more, and Jim Carrey still needs to relax further if he wants to be taken seriously as a dramatic actor (Man on the Moon is more impressive in that respect.) It is an interesting and at times stirring film -- I am not suggesting it was a waste of my time to see. But the qualms are there.
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Summary: A funny,moving,original masterpiece
Review: This movie was truly excellent! It is so inventive;not like all those other predictable movies.And although Jim Carrey is more widely known as a crazy,silly actor,he did a wonderful job of being subtly funny in this movie.I loved how he played his character so knowingly,yet so unsuspectingly.Definitely a movie anyone will enjoy-there are no severe or harsh themes,and mild language.Absolutely excellent!
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Summary: Multilayered and Beautiful
Review: Much has been said about The Truman Show, what it is a metaphor for etc.. but to me (and I believe we should relate to movies in our own way) its a metaphor of religion. You see, as a child who was a bit of a loner I wondered "am I the only real person","Are all these people here as actors or symbols for temptation, confrontation, situations etc.." don't get me wrong I am not religious at all "why was I specifically on this point in earth, at this date, could that snot nosed kid sitting next to me in math be really that pathetic or is someone watching and waiting to see if I call him names." OK, ok so you're not that intereseted in this chain of thought , don't mind me, The Truman Show can still entertain and move the unimaginative. Notice the great scene where Truman weary of his surroundings, filled with suspicsion rotates that revolving door(great camera work) then walks out stops a bus, streches his arms, accompanied with a thumping soundtack reminscent of the one for missipi burning and yes he is the only one there, what a sequence. The film also has one of the greatest endings in movie history, Christof (God, Ruler) offers Truman conformity , pridicatabily (organised religion) and Truman leaves that behind him to see what to make of matters (life,morals the rest of the world)for himself.....well thats what it meant to me anyway.......oh and great soundtrack too. Catch this flick and think about , its not over-rated its under-rated , as it is not obvious or morally ham fisted as say Saving Private Ryan (which won Five oscars) but thats a whole other story.
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Summary: Good, not brilliant
Review: Whilst I thought the Truman Show was a very good movie, I think it was overrated. It was a weird concept with a MOW (Master of Weirds) in the leading role. I thought it was really funny and a well developed plot and taught us all a valuable lesson - to question what we simply assume is the truth. We have to find out for ourselves what is true by questioning even the very roots of what we believe to be truth. The movie brings this out well - my favorite parts - when everyone stops at the screeching noise and when the boat bumps into the edge of the dome. A worthwhile movie, but not the best.
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Summary: Say something god damn it! You're on television!
Review: If you are one of the persons that usually wonder where the heck do you come from or if your life is being controlled by a higher entity this may be your favorite movie. Using contemporary elements, "Truman Show" share with the "audience" one of the oldest philosophic matters of mankind. Are you gonna buy it?.....say something goddamn it! You're on television!
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Summary: Very good, and well planned!
Review: Wow, I had to watch this movie a couple of times to really figure out the movie. The movie was so good that I saw it 4 times in the theaters. This has a GREAT plot and even though it is all fake and pretty much unreal it makes you believe that is could happen. The DVD is great and you can watch it all the time. I get so amazed because there are always things that I catch the 4th or 5th time I see it that I never noticed when I saw it the 1st or 2nd time. THIS IS A MUST BUY!
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Summary: Do you get it?
Review: I guess I'm not surprised how few people get the point of this movie -- especially the critics. This movie is not about the media, Americans' obsession with TV, voyeurism, reality vs. fantasy, commercialism, or consumerism.Everything is summed up at the very end of the movie when Truman is faced with a decision. He has to make a choice between 2 opposing philosophies. Truman must decide if he wants the security of a controlled, safe, but sterile life or the uncertainty, responsibility, and risks of freedom (did you notice that the exit door opened into complete darkness?) Security vs. freedom. As long as Truman behaves the way Christof desires, he has all his needs provided. He has no responsibility whatsoever. However, if he dares to go out on his own, he will be punished. An important question for everyone as Americans more and more choose to surrender freedom and independence for the dull "security" of a risk-free life provided by the state.
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Summary: A symbolic masterpiece!
Review: This movie is symbolic of how people are daily creating their own reality in other peoples mind. What was done in this movie is done all the time by the United States government and United States military. This movie is a must see!
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Summary: Well done, Jim.
Review: THE MASK was a groundbreaking success. ACE VENTURA, too, had audiences drooling for more. Jim Carrey had exploded onto the scene, making himself heard in every movie. But soon he became typecast. "Oh, Jim Carrey's a comedy man...he can't do serious stuff." Well, Carrey proves that he is an actor, and a great one at that - not just a giggling comedian, in THE TRUMAN SHOW. Everything about the film works. Carrey's Truman Burbank is totally believable. People have often said "Why didn't he smell a rat?" Well they're not thinking properly. Truman has lived this way of life since he was born - he has no real reason to question it. Ed Wood is great as the show's creator. All the other cast-members are superb. The music is atmospheric and magnificent. The special effects are good. The script is witty, dramatic, gripping, tragic and funny all in one. On the whole, I can think of no reason not to like this instantly loveable drama. TWILIGHT ZONE eat your heart out.
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