Jim Carrey plays Truman Burbank, an insurer, married man, responsible guy... and the star of a television program. Unaware of it. Truman's life is a big reality show: he lives in a fake city, surrounded by loads of cameras and watched by millions of people.
He and his wife "Meryl" - actually a character played by an actress (Laura Linney) - have a comfortable (but boring) life. He grew up next to his friend "Marlon" - also an actor (Noah Emmerich). Everything is a lie, created by a megalomaniac television genious, Christof (Ed Harris).
Every single person in this huge spectacle knows what's going on... except for Truman. That's why the show is so popular: because he's real. We're not watching an actor playing a character, but a human being living his life.
Of course, Truman starts to find out the truth. After all, it's not a flaw-proof system. I won't say much further, because this film has to be watched without knowing the end. So relax: I didn't give any spoilers. But one thing must be said: it is truly an amazing film.
Everything here works really well: the firm direction by Peter Weir, the wonderful screenplay by Andrew Niccol, the awesome performances... It could have been silly, but it's actually smart and touching. Even on the age of reality shows: remember this movie was made in 1998, when that kind of program was not even an idea.
It's a thought-provoking film, with lots of different interpretations about the plot and the characters. Everything here drives this movie to an upper category.
And Jim Carrey. He's not only a good comediant. He's an actor. Too bad people don't take him seriously. After The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (another great film) he should have won an Oscar. Because his interpretation here is crucial, heartbreaking and memorable. Carrey is another reason why this film is so good.
The worst part? This film was forgotten by the Oscars. It was nominated in 3 categories, but not on best actor (Carrey) or best picture - both of which it deserved. I don't know exactly what were the other pictures, but the best picture winner of that year, Shakespeare in Love (which I didn't watch yet) is highly doubtfully better than this (do I dare to say it?) masterpiece.
Watch this movie. And ignore the skepticism with which most people will watch it nowadays. It is a powerful film, that shouldn't be forgotten.
>> ZÉ B. [5/5]
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