An engrossing look at an exploited man...

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2018)

4/4
What if your entire existence on this Earth was one big lie? What if you were a business, and you didn't even know it? The Truman Show seems to tackle the answers, and your emotions definitely play a part in making the experience great.
A baby named Truman Burbank was adopted by a TV corporation, and everyone who would EVER enter his life was a mere actor. When things go awry, he has a sensation that "the world revolves around him". Then, he "goes rogue" (as far as the TV producers and directors are concerned) as he tries to find the truth at all costs.
Jim Carrey gives a very emotional preformance as Truman. His life is one to die for: no controversy or chaos, but he feels empty and unfulfilled. There are many moments of Truman is overjoyed, but on the other side of the curtain are actors, simply paid to manipulate his emotions. On the other side of "Sea Haven" is a sick man controlling the strings.
It's an excellent movie about a person who has been robbed of their life, and their dreams. Once he takes matters into his own hands, he makes it all happen for himself. Accompanied by a great musical score, The Truman Show stands as a winner, and your pity will not be spared!