"The Truman Show" is a masterpiece.

Rating: 10/10 (26 February 2000)

"The Truman Show" was one of the true masterpieces to come out of the late 1990's. One contributing factor being the dynamic performance by Jim Carrey, proving to his critics that he's not just a "rubber-faced goon". But despite Carrey's breakthrough, the film stands on it's own as something truly unique. The script, by Andrew Niccol beautifully satirizes our television and media dominated era, incredibly being cynical and heartwarming at the same time. The viewer is allowed to observe the ridiculous position Carrey's Truman Burbank is put in and at the same time care for the man, much like his millions of adoring "cattle". While laughing at the ignorance of the apathetic world around Truman, one can not help but be fascinated by his story. But the script is not the only genius. Peter Weir's stylishly executes the story at a rapid pace, cramming so much into the film, and at the same time creating an entertaining and hypnotic movie. The camera positions switch back and forth from an "directorial" standpoint to the "hidden cameras" all over Truman's world, giving a multitude of perspectives, and ultimately creating an amalgam of emotions. "The Truman Show" walks the fine line between comedy and drama, even surpassing the typical "dramedy", designing a world all it's own, perfectly capturing the bizarre place Truman is stuck in.