A review on the satirical movie, The Truman Show

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2017)

The Truman Show, a satirical movie about a man who is very confused about his life, and what his purpose is, has several beneficial and specific messages to take from it. As Truman, the main character, goes throughout his repetitive day, he runs into situations that nag at him, and get him thinking about what he wants to do, and how he feels like he can't accomplish them. Christof, the T.V. show's producer in the movie, has convinced himself and those watching and working for him that he has done this all to benefit Truman, rather than holding him back from the world he could be apart of. The love story in this very complicated, because of a sort of forbidden love that Truman is in. His feelings for a woman cause him to have a mission to find her, by planning to go to Fiji, where he believes she is. His journey to find this woman brings him to discover many important things about his life.
This story brings to attention a couple of messages, such as the fact that you need to be cautious of the things you're doing, and be aware of those who you put your trust in. Another message is that sometimes, it's more beneficial for those who you have custody over, if you let them go and do what they really want to do. The character, Christof, does not want Truman to leave the amazing life he's built for him. Truman, however, is ready to create a life of his own. I related this to the relationship many have with their parents, and how eventually it really will be time to start a life of your own. When people are ready, you should let them go. I really appreciated this message, and loved the different actors that helped bring the plot to life. The Truman Show does a great job at bringing humor into this problem, and making it an enjoyable film for a variety of ages.