The plot circles around Truman (Jim Carrey). His entire world (a small town) is just a giant movie set. There are hidden cameras and everybody else is an actor/actress. He, however, has no idea. There are a couple of scenes that show people just glued to the TV watching the show. And apparently it is the most popular show on TV. The amazing thing about this unique plot is, that it was released in 1998, when there weren't all that many reality TV shows. The show becomes more and more relevant with its message of people being hypnotized by reality TV and forgetting to live their own lives.
Jim Carrey is amazing. Unlike his other works (Dumb and Dumber and others) he doesn't do over the top comedy. The humor in this movie is of a different sort. It is more subtle. This is Carrey's first serious movie, and it is astounding how he didn't get an Oscar nomination for his performance. He proves himself as an excellent actor, not just a funny man. It is a shame he hasn't taken on more roles in similar dramas.
The supporting cast is also great, including Ed Harris, who got nominated for best supporting actor for his role as director of the show.
It is a very unique movie with an underlying commentary on society and is full of great subtle comedy. All of that is capped by Jim Carrey's Oscar-worthy performance.
Jim Carrey is amazing. Unlike his other works (Dumb and Dumber and others) he doesn't do over the top comedy. The humor in this movie is of a different sort. It is more subtle. This is Carrey's first serious movie, and it is astounding how he didn't get an Oscar nomination for his performance. He proves himself as an excellent actor, not just a funny man. It is a shame he hasn't taken on more roles in similar dramas.
The supporting cast is also great, including Ed Harris, who got nominated for best supporting actor for his role as director of the show.
It is a very unique movie with an underlying commentary on society and is full of great subtle comedy. All of that is capped by Jim Carrey's Oscar-worthy performance.