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The Truman Show (1998)

1998 • 1h 43m • Drama, Comedy • PG
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Reviews — The Truman Show

Audience write-ups from TMDB

Wuchak

6/10
Apr 9, 2025

A man in his thirties (Jim Carrey) resides within a seemingly perfect coastal community and desires to depart, but encounters inexplicable obstacles preventing him from doing so. What's behind this situation? “The Truman Show,” released in 1998, is a drama, fantasy, and satire directed by Peter Weir and featuring Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, and Natascha McElhone. It’s reasonably enjoyable, offering som…

RalphRahal

9/10
Dec 21, 2024

Peter Weir's film, featuring what many consider Jim Carrey's finest performance, centers on Truman Burbank, who is unaware he's the star of a continuous television program. This concept alone distinguishes it within cinema. Truman seemed genuine, easy to connect with, and quite simply, wonderful. What sets this movie apart is its originality. In 1998, the notion that someone’s life could be filmed without their kn…

CinemaSerf

7/10
Sep 22, 2024

If you've ever felt that Simon Cowell exerts too much control over television, prepare to meet "Christof" (Ed Harris), who has constructed a massive dome visible from space. Inside this dome live numerous actors whose roles constantly shift, all so the outside world can observe the life of one man. "Truman Burbank" (Jim Carrey) believes he's living an ordinary, uncomplicated existence that has led him to happily bein…

James

7/10
Oct 20, 2023

I am genuinely curious about how they managed to generate such substantial revenue through advertising.

JPV852

9/10
Jul 17, 2023

I’ve watched this film many times, even at the cinema, and it continues to be remarkably good and captivating throughout its entire runtime. It really showed me just how much range Jim Carrey possesses. Simply put, it's a terrific motion picture overall. **4.5/5**

r96sk

9/10
Mar 9, 2021

The story unfolds remarkably well, making for an enjoyable viewing experience. I’ve always found Jim Carrey a pleasure to watch, and he delivers a fantastic performance as Truman, fully embracing every scene; he seems ideally suited for the part. Laura Linney, playing Hannah, Ed Harris as Christof, and Noah Emmerich in the role of Louis are also excellent, with even Paul Giamatti appearing as Simeon. I’d often …

aardwark69

8/10
Apr 11, 2020

Given current trends in reality television and broader skepticism regarding authenticity, The Truman Show emerges as an exceptionally crafted film. It centers on a man unknowingly raised within a corporate-controlled environment, his entire existence staged without his knowledge. Jim Carrey delivers a notably impressive performance.

Dsnake1

9/10
May 7, 2018

The Truman Show initially appears to depict a man attempting to break free from an artificial existence. Throughout the film, he works toward shattering this constructed world, which he ultimately achieves. However, beneath that straightforward plot lies a more intricate exploration of ideas. It prompts reflection on whether Truman genuinely finds contentment within his confines—he seemed to for quite some time. S…

tmdb32492600

0/10
Jul 15, 2017

This movie, Truman, ranks among my all-time favorites. I found it genuinely laugh-out-loud funny. What makes it so amusing is the central idea: a guy who believes he's experiencing everyday life. The director and writers deserve serious praise for their work on this!

Evan Zuqenshi

8/10
Oct 14, 2014

The film **"The Truman Show"** poses challenging questions about what’s real. It’s inventive, layered, and explores deep ideas. The movie succeeds in creating a genuine sense of being trapped and restricted. It’s easy to see parallels between Truman's experience and our own lives today, especially given how much we rely on predictable patterns. Sometimes it feels like we go through life without really considering …