The Truman Show (1998)

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Twenty-nine years ago, a baby boy was adopted by the OmniCam Corporation to become the subject of the most popular television show of all time. His name is Truman Burbank.

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Directed By: Peter Weir

Written By: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Ed Harris, Paul Giamatti, Philip Baker Hall, Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Harry Shearer, Holland Taylor, Natascha McElhone, Noah Emmerich, Antoni Corone, O-Lan Jones, Una Damon

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
10	juntakinte99	95 _90%
If this film were made today it'd be about a generation of TikTok & Instagram influencers upset that they don't have Truman's audience. Instead, the genius of this picture lies in understanding the era. Like The Matrix or Dark City, this was a rumination on false consciousness and day-to-day paranoia, with Weir creating an unsettling nightmare that attempts to sooth you via production design and hypnotic montages. And Jim Carrey's performance makes this movie the sweetest dystopia ever created.
9	BeeDub	100 _97%
Both a deeply human character study and a scathing critique of the then-burgeoning reality TV craze. (Good thing we got past that, right? Right?) Excellent writing, acting, and direction create a moving and thought-provoking experience, especially during the transcendent final scenes. A classic.
8	Okkervil	90 _96%
This is just a great film. Funny, thought provoking, brilliantly paced and shot, and well written. I really couldn't trust a person who didn't like this movie! It's not often a film has a character as complex as Truman, without being an in-depth serious character piece or a pretentious load of twaddle! The last half hour of this film in particular is exceptional, driven by Carrey's excellent performance and Weir's emotive and clever direction. Everytime I watch it, I love it that bit more.
8	KasperL	90 _97%
This one holds up really well. The thought-provoking premise was conceived by Niccol shortly before 'Big Brother'. What makes his sharply satiric script especially provocative is the epistemological connotations which not only fit the end-of-millenium nothing-is-what-it-seems paranoia trend but allowed Weir to tell a sort of Gnostic story of an individual managing to realize and break the confines of his world. The casting is sublime. Ed Harris and Linney are very intense, each in their own way.
6	Ytadel	8 _93%
Jim Carrey's all-time best movie and one of the seminal films of the 90s. It gets better and better through the runtime until we reach a perfect and evocative ending. Also, what do they do every time Truman masturbates? The process of censoring the teenage years must have been pretty stressful.
5	ozymandius10	87 _94%
I really enjoy when Carrey does serious (with dashes of humor). That said, this is an amazing effort. Truman is a likeable character, and you really feel his pain. I just thought it was a really cool concept.
5	krytonix	95 _97%
Wonderful concept pulled off with great style. Everyone can relate to the ache of wonder and curiosity we see in Truman. While we aren't blinded the same way he is, most of us are just as isolated in our own worlds.
4	Hawkins	80 _68%
Along with The Matrix it appears to be born of discontent with the almighty desk job - emblem of the safe and boring, the ultimate consequence of a society that values pragmatism over dream-chasing. Truman Show cranks up the creepiness by keeping the lens border frequently visible but throws just enough dead dads and lost loves in to keep it a feelgood affair. I think Philip Glass and Ed Harris kinda make it seem bigger than it is.
4	brandons	88 _86%
A funny, tender, and thought-provoking film, The Truman Show is all the more noteworthy for its remarkably prescient vision of runaway celebrity culture and a nation with an insatiable thirst for the private details of ordinary lives.
4	babamots	100 _99%
Truman shows me I can reject the tiny, tidy world I was handed. Truman worked hard. He escaped. His viewers just changed the channel. They're still trapped.
4	leekenn	95 _99%
This film is one of the most thought provoking I've ever seen. I have never watched another film that so effortlessly and instantly puts your entire life in perspective for you. Heart warming but spooky, it's dark and damaging and yet uplifting and exciting at the same time. The film itself is hard to weigh up in conventional terms: the acting, cinematography etc. are all perfectly acceptable, but even the plot and characters are irrelevant compared to the magnitude of the theology. Watch!!!
3	Ranald	95 _95%
A great sci-fi comedy-drama that transcends its reality TV setting to take some affecting swipes at the idea of an interventionist God.
3	Groovy_Souls	90 _90%
The Truman Show is absolutely brilliant. It's hard to imagine that this movie ever could have been as culturally impactful as it is now, but I'm glad it got there. Amazing acting from all over, and a fantastic and witty script make it a more interesting movie than any 90's Carrey movie has a right to be. I loved this, and I won't forget it soon.
3	LibertyLion	95 _89%
I love this film. I love Jim Carrey's acting, I love the screenplay, I love the story and all the different interpretations/allegories you can gleam from it. It's deeply moving in places, and is highly effectual at making you care about what's happening. Bravo, Peter Weir and Andrew Niccol, and everyone else involved.
3	Jeb	92 _83%
The Truman Show is a genuinely serious, well thought out movie with Carrey turning around a hammish yet cogently potent performance, sky-rocketing him up the charts of fame and fortune. Overall an engaging and thoroughly evocative film.
3	Icarus	80 _58%
Still an enjoyable watch all these years later. It's got a great premise and good pacing throughout, but it falters in one key area: its disposition is just too sunny for the cruelty done to this person. Every relationship Truman has ever had has been because the other person has been paid. The deep and tragic consequences of the premise are never really explored beyond a creepy performance from Ed Harris. Otherwise, the filmmakers seem more complicit in Truman's world than they should be.
3	hellboy76	89 _97%
Sure it's overly sentimental and a little too obvious at times, but it is an excellent mix of comedy and drama with an interesting plot and good actors. Can't ask for much more.
2	Biedronski	95 _98%
I can watch this movie a hundred times and still love it. The concept of not knowing your life is a reality television show is awesome. It also says a lot about what reality television may one day become. the only problem was that I was dying to know more about his life after he entered the real world. It wouldn't have been as strong as an ending but I JUST WANT MORE!
2	goremeat	78 _68%
Interesting film considering that it preluded the explosion/popularisation of Reality TV. A little bland in retrospect but still interesting enough.
2	CaptTesticle	80 _78%
Fuck yeah, this is great. You do realise his wife's a prostitute though. I want to read that "acting" contract. No backdoor action for Truman I'm guessing - giving or receiving. I've tried that cut to commercial thing too, fucks with peoples heads when you start selling them lubricant in the middle of a performance review.
2	vv238	90 _95%
A very smart and well-made film about the nature of life, television, and reality. Maybe the best performance by Jim Carrey in a feature film. He helps elevate this from thought-provoking to genuinely emotional and touching.
2	Greener	80 _86%
Very funny and thought-provoking, but sacrificed plausibility for the sake of comedy, which makes it a wonderful comedy but a mediocre drama/sci-fi.
2	kito1	80 _89%
A brilliant idea, and its potential was used very thoroughly.
2	Paxton	63 _41%
I wonder if we'd have as many terrible reality TV shows if it wasn't for this movie? Ed Harris you evil genius.
2	bing	98 _99%
Possibly the earliest film I remember finding truly inspiring. Breathtaking performances and endless attention to detail.
2	spleen	97 _98%
If it were really true for a corporation to legally adopt a person, someone needs to recall the Kartrashians. Turns out they're a choking hazard for kids.
2	mitchmalon	96 _93%
Anyone who gave this film a 70 or below, has no idea what they are talking about. This is a true masterpiece.
2	Vdecraim	85 _87%
Jim Carrey's overacting is enough to put you off your food, but the beautiful direction, structure and its wonderful sense of humour make it a delight to watch. Watching Truman Burbank puzzle his way out of hyperreality is a fantastic experience. Joyful, funny and thought-provoking in its critique on the world we live in today.
2	TimeCapsule	92 _95%
Jim Carrey takes the world along with him on this beautifully constructed thought experiment. The film is able to be simultaneously thought provoking while remaining fun and heart warming through Carrey and the rest of the cast performances.
2	KramYessev	82 _92%
"Cue the sun."
2	Stain	90 _86%
A PG-rated movie starring Jim Carrey and directed by Peter Weir. I wanted to scream bloody murder, of course, but this movie really works. I must thank Mr. Carrey for letting us have a big-budget sf film that's not the usual stuff about rockets or aliens or whatever
2	Grit	86 _92%
Carrey is for once in a more serious role, he makes a great job of it as well. If you are willing to look over the occasional plot hole you will be in for some great viewing.
2	myfavchords	77 _61%
This movie has a really great premise and an interesting script. Jim Carrey does a great job with the material. There are not a lot of other interesting characters in the film besides Truman.
1	CMonster	80 _69%
Makes you actually question your own sense of reality. Clearly its not like this, but still.
1	El Pedro	92 _97%
a masterful and still thoughtfull movie with somethingon its heart even this day today, and with a stellar Jim Carrey
1	antidood1	90 _97%
A great concept perfectly executed. Carrey's performance is diverse; both entertaining and realistic, and the sets feel beautifully small and idyllic. It's a funny movie with serious notes, and these two aspects blend perfectly, both strengthening the other. This movie possesses the rare combination of powers to both entertain you and make you think about it for long after it's done.
1	onerce	100 _95%
a film that really moved me. while watching it for the first time in the movie theater, in the first half, i was paranoid about whether my life was also like truman's, but then i realized, i'm gay, hence no chance of ratings! :p
1	xacviant	81 _55%
A tentative review, this. Acclaimed at the time as a masterpiece, the core issue is now rather clear: the premise is a fascinating and thought-provoking one, but the treatment is Hollywood business as usual. At 95 minutes, sans credits, Andrew Niccol's script doesn't dig nearly as deep as it could (and it doesn't end so much as stop). But it's entertaining and compelling in its own right, Jim Carrey and Ed Harris are strong, and Peter Weir's direction is smooth. Good score, too.
1	gullusum	95 _85%
That is one great movie with great cast, finally a chance to see good actor Carrey and a shining Linney. Such a great story well told, is a before critic of todays reality shows of so called real life. If it is genuine, we want it, if it is fake, we still want it, even more. That movie is showing the other side of deception, which is probably impossible today.
1	comepelicula	80 _87%
I really love the engaging story and its seems surprisingly real, also I really liked the pacing, acting and all the little details.
1	braddad68	98 _93%
Watched this again and upped my rating. Outstanding movie and performances!
1	rianmiller	90 _88%
Jim Carrey proves that he doesn't have to be funny to be entertaining, but is still pretty funny. Great concept, excellent execution, and a lot of great performances keep this one locked firmly in my memory banks as a personal favorite.
1	Barraoc	100 _98%
When I first saw this movie I thought, 'Finally, someone understands my childhood.'
1	Leonardis	95 _86%
I really enjoyed this a lot. The Truman Show is excellently written, and it's one of Carrey's better roles. Definitely better than it looks and well worth watching. Plenty of drama and comedic laughs here. Very well made movie about a man being watched by many unknowingly. Watch it!
1	TheDailyNathan	82 _61%
A solid movie with a fresh and, 15 years later, still very relevant premise. They do a good movie in the hour and 40 mins they have, but there's a lot of potentially rich subject matter that's left unexplored.
1	Scorpus	85 _82%
An intriguing and thought-provoking film, The Truman Show is easily one of Jim Carrey's best
1	TripleSH	79 _66%
Slightly overrrated, but still a stunning concept and a great story pulled together in a satisfactory manner. Carrey plays the characters a little over the top for my tastes, but I fell he was still finding his stride in '98.
1	kuddles	91 _90%
The fact that the plot of this film becomes less fantastical as time goes by is all the evidence you need that it is really effective satire. All the better that is was executed almost perfectly. First film to show that Carrey was more than a one-note comic actor.
1	Iamdwg (Interpreting the Stars)	97 _97%
In case I don't see ya...good afternoon, good evening and goodnight. The Truman Show was an early glimpse into Jim Carrey's more dramatic acting chops, and the end result is actually incredible. It actually makes you think about our world and what we are willing to do to make reality TV better, and what kind of lines we are willing to cross just to entertain others.
1	drtfx7	70 _65%
Though The Truman Show may seem like an outlandish story, it's terrifying how it isn't that far away from reality. Something always feels off yet, it feels real, almost. A deeper look into the concept would have definitely made this better.
1	brell	30 _36%
great (prescient) premise, though I'd prefer a darker satire, as the feel-good and silly moments take away from exploring the implications. it's too easy to take it as just another movie and leave behind any actual themes in the theater, because look! shiny happy people! and I still can't unsee Carrey being, well, Carrey; guy gets typecast for a reason
1	jbutler2021	90 _93%
Don't know what to say that's insightful but it was awesome
1	dogeatmoon	78 _71%
I liked this movie.
1	JPFerguson	80 _86%
A genuinely sad story of surveillance and manipulation that's likely not far off reality for those born in this day and age. It's no Caché, but few films are. Carrey rightly received much kudos for his performance - his developing paranoia, which is not paranoia at all - as did Linney. But for me it's Noah Emmerich as the best friend that most powerfully depicts betrayal (a key theme of the film).
1	reecedolan	100 _93%
An interesting premise that has an excellent casting, with Jim Carrey giving his best non-comedy performance of his career and possibly the best performance of his career in general.
1	Ceekay19	70 _55%
Truman: "Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!"
1	luord	81 _89%
A fantastic performance. An intriguing premise. Adept direction. On-point script. Yes, this is good.
1	TyrantRC	100 _92%
A classic of criticism towards the media and society as we accept it. The films shows us an amazing use cinematography to tell the story. The ambient of the show is always set up in a way to fit with the thematic of personal privacy. While Carrey deserves praise for his performance, is the supporting cast that amplifies this uncanny valley effect from the fake behavior we are so used to in our real media, making you feel uncomfortable while watching it from a 3rd person perspective.
1	jerrybeck	89 _96%
Great, very telling about the world movie. If someone else was in the Truman role this would be the masterpice with him its still very good one, but somehow carrey doesnt work for me in this.
1	Musselwhite	95 _91%
Really liked this movie, one of Jim Carrey's best, and I'm not a fan of some of his stuff. This is a light movie that can really make you think.
1	hsncrspywl	82 _69%
Somewhat prophetic about the rise of reality television but thematically much more interesting than that - questioning the very basics of our existence mixed in with late 20th-century satire. Jim Carrey cuts his teeth dramatically, backed up by a great supporting cast. The cinematography also helps us feel as much of a voyeur as the in-movie "audience" too. Maybe at points a little too obvious, plus the pacing is a little off - we seem to speed through the middle of the film disproportionately.
1	bratings	91 _82%
The Truman Show is a thought-provoking examination of reality, and features stellar performances from Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, and Laura Linney.
1	DorothyOz	80 _81%
Yes it has flaws but I I love the concept and I love Jim Carrey!
1	Cluedon657	10 _94%
Satirical without giving into self indulgence The Truman Show works on many different levels and is anchored by a captivating, subtle performance from Jim Carrey.
1	joel-w-m	8 _80%
A compelling intro here (with the beginning of a great score) sets up a fascinating premise and an instantly endearing lead: A man born into a TV show, unknowingly living a fabricated life. His journey of self-discovery is as tragic as it is thrilling, as his whole world turns against him in his attempts to escape, and while the plot is not without its holes (like a lack of moral questioning), it has more than enough affecting moments ("The last thing I would ever do...") to make up for them.
1	boomdiddly	98 _98%
Uses Jim Carrey's limitless energy to great effect here, but keeps him from his usual over-the-top antics. Peter Weir establises himself as a director to be watched.
1	sputnik84	98 _98%
This film is about shattering boundaries in the eternal search for something grander than the monotonous lives we lead.
1	Yiannos	68 _65%
Seemed obvious at the time, but it has gained some currency since the late 90's for unfortunate reasons. It isn't a sophisticated engagement of the subject exactly, but it isn't stupid either, and the ending, while trading in crowd pleasing heroics, does contain some ambiguity about the relationship between spectators/consumers and the object being consumed. Carrey surprised critics and audiences with his effective performance, and Weir's direction is completely assured, if a little safe.
1	Djsmith	93 _93%
I like it because it makes me think. It has a dark humor.
1	patman	81 _94%
A compelling, satirical drama that's smartly written with a prescient knowledge of the modern celebrity culture and our thirst for intimate details. Its light humor is charming and works very well while you're always reminded of the gloomy, dark sides beneath the surface. It could probably have benefitted from a deeper exploration of the fictitious relationships but still maintains its lasting impression.
1	NBD Rab	90 _91%
A strange and unique film. An oddball premise that's carried by Carrey's great performance. The explosion of reality television in recent years makes this film more relevant now than when it was made.
1	Lord Moe	88 _77%
A great psychological drama showing off all of Jim Carrey's abilities, serious and comedic. A unique story combined with a very intriguing concept draws you in from the very beginning and hooks you for the whole ride.
1	aliceporto	87 _70%
one of my favorite paranoid movies
1	hajikarimi	99 _99%
Great Great Great Idea. love you peter Weir!
1	MJVmovieMan	81 _81%
Jim Carrey's first dramatic turn, a solid overlooked performance anchoring Peter Weir's very interesting film.
1	Der_Barney	83 _67%
The first "serious" Jim Carrey flick, I believe. Poignant, if not entirely believable vision of the future in media. Good performances all around.
1	paulofilmo	73 _85%
Meta sans the pomp. I'd rather hang out with this than a Kaufman. Superb, with fleeting, jewel-like romance.
1	Barthalen	80 _81%
It's a fascinating premise that doesn't seem to have been used to its fullest potential, but delivers a pretty good movie nonetheless. Thankfully it steers away from the sappy stuff. The parts where little things went wrong, breaking the illusion of reality, were great. It must suck to be an actor in Truman's world though. "You can't leave the set. You can't do anything fun. You're roleplaying a boring douchebag. Oh, and you're in this for life." Yikes.
1	andayb	70 _80%
the concept is excellent, the script is very well crafted and Weir's direction, with all its 90s flavor, is on point. The only downside of this movie, oddly, is Carrey. This movie was made at the absolute pinnacle of his career, and not only the film relies on his star power to draw the audience, it also relies on his physical comedy to keep the audience engaged. this nudges the film from a natural drama to a more palatable, albeit inferior, dramedy. still, a 90s classic, solid all around.
1	Wiche	79 _78%
As a kid, I hated this film because I watched it for Jim Carrey and an Ace Ventura performance and then I got this dull story. I didn't get it. Now, as an adult, I absolutely appreciate the thought-provoking idea behind this film and realize that Carrey is much more then the over-the-top-facial-expressions guy watched as a kid. This is actually a very well built film with a much more subtle kind of humour you'll never appreciate as a kid.
1	eyalk7	86 _83%
"If it was more than just a vague ambition, if he [Truman] was absolutely determined to discover the truth, there's no way we could prevent him" christof. This quote says it all to me.
1	nandorizzi	100 _99%
Excellent acting of Jim Carrey and an involving story make The Show of Truman be a great show. One of my favorites.
1	jacobkosh	84 _67%
A great, old-fashioned thoughtprovoking bit of sci-fi, and Ed Harris as the beret-wearing villain is some kind of masterstroke.
1	smoke_BONES	95 _95%
great film
1	mistersplice	95 _99%
9+ amazing
1	ThaneOfFife	93 _83%
Carrey got screwed by the academy. He deserved to be nominated. The man can act and this is a very good movie.
1	XakkMaster	99 _98%
This movie. Dang, did it predict the next decade, or what? It's brilliantly written, magically filmed, and Jim Carrey finally revealed how amazing a dramatic actor he could be. By showcasing this idea of society being obsessed with watching a person's life on screen, it effectively foreshadowed the reality television and social media boom that followed in real life. The creative set design, masterful direction and emotional story earns this film a spot in the top ten of the 90s.
1	Alex Watkins	4 _70%
A killer concept, well-executed. My only real complaint: why didn't they let the viewer discover the mystery of Truman's universe along with him? They tip their hand immediately. Oh well.
1	Derekstar	70 _50%
Sometimes the movie's a little heavy handed at times, but otherwise it's solid. In my view, the final scene basically saved the movie.
1	walkabout	100 _99%
one of the smartest scripts ever written, if not the best...
1	Kojiless	60 _65%
A feel-good movie about feeling good. A tad heavy-handed, but if it doesn't make you smile a few times, you have no soul. Better luck next life.
1	TheDiceman	75 _89%
Great film.
1	BattleToad	85 _76%
This is the perfect kind of role for Jim Carrey. It's not a very physical comedy, but rather a subtle and smart comedy that he excels at. On top of his excellent performance, the story is unique and captivating, and Ed Harris has a fascinating character who is also brilliantly portrayed. Really good!
1	jetpac	95 _95%
This movie had me paranoid for the next week.
1	TheDenizen	75 _74%
When I was a kid I was convinced something similar was happening to me.
1	Parmandur	90 _94%
Wonderful social commentary, funny, well written. Strangely predictive of Realty TV.
1	Ndkchk	88 _87%
The concept is fresh, and Jim Carrey keeps the character of Truman perfectly. Nothing wrong with this movie.
1	cal53679	100 _97%
Wonderful premise, brilliantly executed by Peter Weir. No one else could've captured Truman's troubled, witty, and tragically self-aware personality like Jim Carrey. An excellent score, and unbeatable cast, and a great message; one of my all time favorite films.
1	Vandelay1	84 _93%
Nice
1	Yohen	87 _94%
A very creative movie. I really liked when I saw it.
1	crystalblue	100 _82%
This is one of the most MOVING and symbolic movies I've ever seen. Jim Carrey's vulnerability and determination as the truth unfolds is at once heart-breaking and inspiring. This movie truly touched me.
1	JakeFace	4 _96%
one of jim carrey's best. and i didn't even laugh once!
1	Insan3	87 _85%
I have a strong feeling this film is probably one of Carrey's least popular films, because it really isn't a screw ball comedy like he is famous for. What this film is, however, is a thought provoking character piece that shows that this guy can act. Ed Harris is great in his supporting role. Highly recommended film.
1	afx237vi	70 _69%
Carrey's zaniness is a bit annoying even when he's playing a straight role, but it's a decent film with a lot of heart. And it's kind of impressive to think that this came out two years before Big Brother was thrust upon the world. People being watched every second of the day by tiny cameras that broadcast their every move to huge TV audiences?! Pfft, people would never sacrifice their dignity for a fleeting brush with fame! Would they? Oh...
1	dashakol	90 _0%
you are looking at me God!
1	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	80 _89%
The Truman Show is a great film because it gives us a character to empathize with, strong performances and some thing to think about. This review featured a lot of questions, and I mean every single one of them. When you finish watching, you might just want to watch it again. You'll want to experience this film more than once -- it's just such a fun journey to take part in. And you do feel like you're going along with Truman on his quest to discover the truth about his life.
1	dunbar	96 _97%
Outstanding movie. Terrific cast, great social depth to the story line and backed by a sublime soundtrack. This is just a fantastic movie and still a must see.
1	Aidan_Gale	98 _99%
This movie is perfect. This movie is amazing. This movie is my favourite of all time. I've loved it since I was a kid and I will love it til I die. This is Jim Carreys first movie doing a somewhat serious role, Peter Weir directed this film in such a different way and it pays off amazingly. Philip Glass's score is fantastic and I don't believe anything will ever top this.
1	grimace98	70 _76%
We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented.
1	fantastard	86 _81%
Interesting subject matter, slightly tearjerkery,
1	Sweekoden	82 _83%
Starts off being just interesting, ends up real good.
1	forehead1	80 _96%
Unique and scarily prophetic comedy/drama that's played to perfection by virtually all those in front of and behind the camera. A fantastic film in so many ways, although the speed of Truman's realisation and the niggling impracticalities of the show play on the mind just enough to hinder your suspension of disbelief. Amazing to think this preceded the Survivor/Big Brother reality-TV boom by a good year or so.
1	Beej	75 _50%
Whilst I feel this is neither a masterpiece nor the pinnacle of Peter Weir and Jim Carrey's careers, it remains a very good, well directed film with an intelligent and relevant premise as well as a sinister turn by Ed Harris as the God playing Christof. My personal reading of the film is as a dream rather than a nightmare, with Truman Burbank actually in the luckiest of positions- able to escape the artificial hollow world he inhabits.
1	pewbeng	88 _86%
If you watch up into the sky when you think of this movie, you're a fan.
1	Green Goblin	74 _90%
A nice film, sometimes funny and sad. Great story, btw.
1	jamina1	95 _94%
One of my favorites
1	marsnoir	75 _49%
An interesting concept and great performance by Jim Carrey. Unfortunately, by the end of the movie, the kitsch has been laid on a little thick.
1	SirStuckey	95 _97%
Really love this movie. I love the idea and how it predated how much reality TV would explode. I also love that Carrey got to do a serious role as I am a huge fan of his.
1	nauru	83 _94%
This is a really cool idea for a movie. Jim Carrey is excellent here.
1	ewalters	87 _92%
Will capture the heart and mind of a wide audience, this is a great film.
1	eric-jan	85 _94%
Great story! Usually I dont like Jim Carrey.
1	catcry	76 _70%
Weak screenplay and directing were about to ruin the whole great idea!
1	slassy	95 _96%
Disturbed the 11-year old shit out of me. Awesome! A college class will taught on this movie someday.
1	bbkd3b	93 _96%
I really, really enjoyed this one. Truman stuck in a reality show about him, but he doesn't even know it. What made this movie so great were the product placement jokes and the way that it never got out of hand. Really, compared to his other performances, you would not see this coming. It's touching, compelling, all those dopey words. And you'll laugh along the way, and maybe even find yourself cheering at some points.
1	Emre Bekman	98 _99%
Harikulade...
1	NathanDarko	92 _87%
Peter Weir demonstrates with some great ideas a really dark and scary prophecy of being under observation. the instruments in here might be a kind of unrealistic fantasy but behind that curtain lies the invasion of privacy. Very well acting by Carrey ( maybe his best role ever ) either
1	accaffrey	98 _85%
An absolutely perfect movie for anyone, brilliant directing and genius performances by Jim Carrey and Ed Harris. -2 points because there are one or two scenes that go on a bit to long, but they're crucial ones so it's all good. Strongly recommend.

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