A good entertainer

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2013)

The Truman Show The film is part satire, part comedy. The recent shows like Big brother etc. work on similar concept. This movie takes it a step further. It creates a whole fake city, a whole alternative controlled life. Though over the top, it makes you stop and wonder 'What if'.
The movie is about Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) whose whole life is a Television show and he is unaware of it. It is about his journey from ignorance to slow perception.
The film plot though in modern times is not very new, with the recent onslaught of reality TV but it does have its moments of clarity. Jim Carrey has once again proved that not just outrageous comedy or dark thriller roles are his forte but a serious mix of the two is also up his alley. He has managed to hook the audience. You find yourself rooting for him for the escape at the same time hoping to catch more of his drama. Ed Harris (Christof) as the creator of the show is again brilliant. Through fewer words he emotes more. His attachment to Truman as the father figure, as the creator is almost tangible. Though Jim carries the movie through seeing as he is in every shot, he got good support from Laura Linney,Noah Emmerich actors. They have managed to capture a fine line between scripted characters and real people.
Overall, It is a simple unassuming film, which is thought provoking on many levels but still remains a thorough entertainment.