An Enjoyable, Entertaining, and Thought-Provoking Movie

Rating: 8/10 (9 September 2017)

Hollywood is many times known for making movie after movie in search of a profit. In doing so, some of the movies churned out often have overused and clichÃ© ideas. The Truman Show is an example of what directors in the movie industry should strive for. The idea this movie is something that is unique and unseen before. Using satire and thought-provoking visions The Truman Show makes for an entertaining and enjoyable film. Jim Carrey, unsurprisingly, does amazingly in his role. While some may not realize it, it takes just as much talent to portray comedy as it does drama, and even more to switch between. Carrey's excellent acting helped to bring the film up another level, he has good comedic timing and performs the script very well. The script is another element of the movie which helps to add to its acclaimed status. It is written very well and uses satire in subtle ways throughout the entire film. The script helps to express the underlying themes of the immoral ways of the media, as well as the obsession with those in the public eye. While Hollywood is often known for repetitive remakes and sequels to once popular movies, The Truman Show is a definite exception.
Those who see it will realize quickly it is evidently different from a typical Jim Carrey movie, those of which usually involve obvious and slapstick style comedy. The Truman Show instead uses dark humor, and multiple differing satirical tools to reveal the underlying messages that are portrayed in various ways throughout the entirety of the film. These sinister messages become even more alarming when the audience begins to realize their actual legal viability in todays world. The pursuit of reality is an important theme in The Truman Show. Today, reality shows are already becoming more and more popular, and they are multiplying at every opportunity. These television shows are meant to provide the viewers with a sense of 'realness' to their shows and make the subject matter seem ever more prevalent and important to the audience. It has been nineteen years since The Truman Show was released, and the underlying messages are only becoming more and more important as time goes on and the media becomes ever larger. The Truman Show is wonderful film, with many thought-provoking layers, with philosophy, comedy, and well-written satire. Overall I genuinely enjoyed it, and I would recommend that anyone who has the chance to should watch this film.