First the unprepared sets that Truman discovers. Why wouldn't they build an actual small town for the show, they clearly have the budget for it. Do they really believe that Truman will always go where he's supposed to over the course of his whole life? That makes no sense.
Then there's the loop that Truman shows his supposed wife. These people, the old lady on the bike, the guy, the driver of the Volkswagen, are all in constant communication with the directorial staff who would tell them to change course, Truman is expecting a loop. Again, no sense.
The ads. Manufacturers will pay for simple product placement, why would they risk blowing the whole show by obvious ads? They wouldn't.
There are plot holes like this throughout the film. Sure, willing suspension of disbelief and all, but that only goes so far. Rely too much on it and you spoil a film. For this reason it gets only 4 stars, although I admit the acting is superb. Shame the writing doesn't match up to it.
Then there's the loop that Truman shows his supposed wife. These people, the old lady on the bike, the guy, the driver of the Volkswagen, are all in constant communication with the directorial staff who would tell them to change course, Truman is expecting a loop. Again, no sense.
The ads. Manufacturers will pay for simple product placement, why would they risk blowing the whole show by obvious ads? They wouldn't.
There are plot holes like this throughout the film. Sure, willing suspension of disbelief and all, but that only goes so far. Rely too much on it and you spoil a film. For this reason it gets only 4 stars, although I admit the acting is superb. Shame the writing doesn't match up to it.