I hereby proclaim this planet Trumania of the Burbank Galaxy.

Rating: 10/10 (28 January 2009)

One of my top-5 movies of all time. Jim Carrey delivers a flawless performance as Truman Burbank, a made-for-television character unknowingly viewed by millions 24/7 around the world. Truman's 'world,' the lovely 1950s'ish town of Seahaven is the creation of Cristof played wonderfully by Ed Harris. All the townsfolk including his wife Meryl (Laura Linney), best friend Marlon (Noah Emmerich), and even his mother (Holland Taylor) are in on charade. All goes well till Truman starts discovering how the town is staged. Wanting to see the world (including one true love Lauren (Natascha McElhone)), Truman desperately attempts to leave the Island and discover what's beyond Seahaven.
I didn't see this movie when it was in theaters. Jim Carrey in a serious film, no thanks. Did rent it years later and couldn't believe how great this movie is. The story, cast, music, etc.. Everything perfect. This movie MUST be viewed more than once. Took me 3-4 times to truly appreciate the depth the film has to offer. It's an absolute shame this film didn't receive more Oscar nominations.
Carry's performance is genius! Even subtle things, like when he repeatedly taps the light that fell from the sky, exactly what a child would do to first test a foreign object. I liked Carrey a lot in his previous comedy movies, with this performance though he REALLY shows range. Ed Harris is perfect as (Christ)of, the creator. The film really slams it's own industry. But how do you intend to explain his 22-year absence? Amnesia. Brilliant!! This is one of those movies you get really get lost in, not concerning oneself with believability issues. I also loved the way it ended with so many issues left to the viewers imagination instead of normal feel-goody Hollywood ending. It really is thought provoking.
Also, the music is absolutely perfect throughout!!