The Greatest Show on Earth

Rating: 10/10 (21 June 2003)

The Truman Show has been described as "Jim Carrey's attempt at a serious movie" but that statement is a poor representation of the film. I would describe it as "a brilliant and thought-provoking film starring Jim Carrey". Carrey is incredible in this film, delivering an Oscar-worthy performance that is both humorous and serious. The Truman Show is about a man (Truman) who was adopted by a television company and then placed in a fictional world where he grew up in front of America's eyes, unknowingly, on television. It's the story of him discovering this and breaking free. After the film's terrific conclusion, you'll question your surroundings and your life. A sorely underrated movie.
10 out of 10