Life in a box

Rating: 8/10 (17 November 2013)

How would you ever convince yourself you're living in an artificial world when literally everyone else, even your significant other and childhood friends, are fooling you? It's a terrifying thought to think you are constantly being monitored and purposely manipulated without cognizance.
Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is just an average person (well not really) being watched by the entire world since his birth. Unaware of the world that exists outside of Seahaven, it's sad to consider a man with such genuine and adventurous dreams being limited in his life because of money. Having your life televised is one thing, but doing it without informed consent and only deceit and trickery is the primary reason this film strikes chords with people. It's a generally accepted view that beings should have the right to do with their lives as they wish. This fundamental freedom is taken away from an innocent person whose only mishap was being born to parents that didn't want him!
Growing up in modern society, it is well known that we tend to take things for granted. Whether you're living in a closed dome or restricted by the government, freedom to choose is one of the most innate yet exploited aspects of society. It's an unnerving thought but maybe we are all living in a closed environment, playing the pawns; we just don't realize it.