An highly original entertaining drama with elements of Comedy and Science Fiction.

Rating: 9/10 (8 April 2007)

Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey), who lives in a seemingly normal Seaside town but what Truman doesn't realize that his life is a non-stop TV show. Which the Seaside town is actually a giant studio, which is created by a visionary producer/director (Ed Harris). Which Truman is only genuinely person in the show. Since his fictional wife (Laura Linney), his fake mother (Holland Taylor) and his false best friend (Noah Emmerich) are nothing more than Hollywood Actors. Truman is slowly realizing nothing what it seems to be in his life and there's more to discover outside this largely fictional Seaside town.
Directed by Peter Weir (Gallipoli, Master and Commander:The Far Side of the World, Witness) made an superb fantasy drama with touches of humour. Carrey is excellent in his change of pace role. The cast are also good, which includes:Natascha McElhone, Paul Giamatti, Harry Shearer and Philip Baker Hall in small roles. This was one of the biggest hits of 1998.
The latest DVD edition. DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) transfer and an good-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD also included a two part featurette with the Cast & Crew, Special Effects featurette, Deleted/Extended Scenes and more. Harris received an Oscar Nomination for his supporting role, since Dennis Hopper was originally cast in the Part. Director Weir was also nominated for Best Director. The film is quite touching and very entertaining. Don't miss one of the most original movies of 1998. Oscar-nominated screenplay by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca, S1mone). (****½/*****).