The Truman Show
1998, Comedy/Drama, 1h 42m
132 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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. Read critic reviews
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Truman Burbank
Meryl Burbank, Hannah Gill
Marlon
Lauren, Sylvia
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Christof
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Critic Reviews for The Truman Show
All Critics (132) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (125) | Rotten (7)
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[A] masterfully executed cautionary tale... Yet there's something missing here: While Weir delivers both sharp wit and gentle poignancy, Truman's end catharsis needs greater emotional heft.
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One of the smartest, most inventive movies in memory, it manages to be as endearing as it is provocative.
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The premise of Peter Weir's The Truman Show is both reasonable and ludicrous, its execution sublime.
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Most movies are lucky to have one idea rattling around inside. The unusually resonant Truman positively vibrates with themes.
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The Truman Show finds a near-miraculous balance of humor and feeling in the keen intelligence of the script by Andrew Niccol and the prodigal inventiveness of Dead Poets Society director Peter Weir at his very best.
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To be sure, the movie has plenty of laughs, but like sunlight on the deceptively calm surface of the sea, its light humor dances fitfully over dark and dangerous undercurrents.
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Audience Reviews for The Truman Show
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May 30, 2016The Truman Show stars Jim Carrey in his prime as the titular character, Truman, whose life is a complete lie. Truman lives in an artificial world with actors and extras in the "world's largest set," and his life is recorded and broadcast worldwide 24 hours a day. While the premise is ridiculous, there's actually a lot of substance here. Carrey shines in the lead role as he discovers the lies of his life. The cinematography is brilliant as the viewer always knows when the movie is being viewed through a TV camera by use of curved off edges around each corner. Philip Glass provides original scoring as well as famous piano works, and his music is very passionate with the mood of the film. The subtext of the movie, highlighting the absurdities of following a person's every meaningless move, is even more relevant in today's world than at the time of its release. For those who are a fan of Jim Carrey, this is a must-see. Depth of the movie aside, The Truman Show is a fun and heartfelt achievement.Ben B Super Reviewer
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Feb 19, 2016Arguably one of the best satirical film and one of the few films where I could stand Jim Carrey. I loved everything about the film, the 50s set design, the dark dialogues and the underlying message about the celebrity culture. It is a story of a man trapped from his birth and his quest to recover his freedom.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Apr 05, 2014Jim Carrey stars in the smart and satirical comedy The Truman Show. Unbeknownst to him, Truman Burbank, a small-town insurance salesman, is the star of his own 24-hour television show, but slowly he starts to realize that his life is a facade. Co-starring Ed Harris, Laura Linney, and Natascha McElhone, the performances are pretty good. And the film presents some interesting issues, such as the media culture and subjective reality. However, the material is a little underserved by the story. Though it doesn't quite meet its ambitious goals, The Truman Show is an impressive film with a powerful message.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Sep 15, 2013I tend to like the film's broader, more philosophical ideas than any of the satirical and "prophetic" observations about the media. And really, the whole thing only works because of Jim Carrey's performance. Its the perfect balance of his charm and manic energy.Alec B Super Reviewer
The Truman Show Quotes
| Christof: | Say something, god dammit! You are in television! You're live to the whole world! |
| Truman Burbank: | Was nothing real? |
| Christof: | You were real... that's what make you so good to watch. |
| Truman Burbank: | Was nothing real? |
| Christof: | You were real... that's what make you so good to watch. |
| Christof: | Seahaven is the way the world should be. |
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