We are all believers

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2006)

What's great about this film is that although ostensibly it's about society's obsession with TV and voyeurism, the influences appear to be things like 1984, The Prisoner, and even man's attempt at spirituality. There's a little bit of Truman in all of us - seriously, how much freedom do we really have? Don't you ever feel like you have no control, and wonder if there is someone out there plotting your destiny?
A clever film indeed, if only because it raises issues and encourages us to ask questions. Also beautifully played - for the most part straight - by Carrey. Natascha McElhone is wonderful if under-used. Harris is surprisingly good as the self-appointed creator (of what, exactly - in his mind?!) Original, inspiring, warm and funny. The very last line of the film is perhaps the most telling of all.