| The Truman Show (Special Collector's Edition) | 
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Sales Rank: 1585
Category: DVD
Actors: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha Mcelhone, Holland Taylor
Director: Peter Weir
Publisher: Paramount
Studio: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Label: Paramount
Format: Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 102 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D030914D
ISBN: 1415713138
UPC: 097360309140
EAN: 9781415713136
ASIN: B0009UC7QQ
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: June 5, 1998
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The whole world is watching--literally--every time Truman Burbank makes the slightest move. Unbeknownst to him, in this hauntingly funny film by Peter Weir, his entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows--including his mother, his wife, and his best friend--is really an actor, paid to be part of his life. In this intriguing and surprisingly touching 1998 film, writer Andrew Niccol imagines an ultimate kind of celebrity, then sees it brought to life with comic intensity and emotional honesty by Jim Carrey in what may be the performance of his career. Carrey has exceptional support from Laura Linney and Ed Harris, but it's his show, in a portrayal that demonstrates just what kind of range Carrey is capable of. --Marshall Fine
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 ABSOLUTELY BEYOND OUTSTANDING April 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For me to give a 5-star rating to any Jim Carrey movie, before I saw this 1, I'd say you'd see the sun rise in the west first; or see Bush become a Christian!
Very very small-the ending, kind of leaves 1 hanging; especially with Natascha's character when she rejoices over Carrey's choice and throws on her coat and runs out the door, where's she going? To him?
But for what the movie is and attempts to accomplish, BRAVO x 1000. To qualify, for people who are not into a surreal brand of movie, without question, avoid this one!
Ed Harris' character Christof? Like Carrey's, bravo! A little malevolent, at the end when he tells Truman to choose to stay; is it love, or control? Masterfully played! And Laura Linney, always outstanding. Natascha McElhone? First roll I've seen her in but, as with Harris and Carrey, very poignantly played!
Some of the philosophical questions attacked, interestingly enough, are issues, and choices, America is contending with today.
What is it we're seeking? security, with the known and totally controlled, or the adventure of the unknown, freedom, and exploration?
How do we define sickness? completely controlling a human being's life for ratings, or the rest of the world itself gone completely mad with rising crime and a government we don't seem to be able to control any more, and an apathetic spirit which chooses to just disengage?
Is it sick/wrong for the network or corporation or whomever it is to claim ownership over Truman, in an obvious capacity, when in a more invidious one we delusionally call ourselves free today at the same time government has virtually reduced us to slaves?
What is it Goethe says, "None are more easily enslaved than those who call their slavery freedom"? Truman's mistake-discovering the game; when are we? If you like movies like "V For Vendetta" you'll like this 1 too.
A++++++
Truman Show April 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great movie that gets you thinking about your own perspective of reality. Jim Carey does very good and the best part is that he did not use one bit of crude humor like he does in many of his other shows.
A triumph! April 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In the near future, Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) has lived a great life with a wife (Laura Linney), great job, friends and parents. But what he doesn't know is that his hometown is actually fake and that he is the star of a popular long running reality program that has monitored him since his birth in the world's largest TV studio ran by Christof (Ed Harris). His life has been witnessed by millions from across the globe, he wants to discover the true nature of his world for his seeks the truth.
A brilliant and highly original Sci-fi comedy drama from director Peter Weir and writer/producer Andrew Niccol. Co-starring Noah Emmerich, Holland Taylor, Peter Kruase, Tony Todd, Harry Sherer and Paul Giamatti this is truly one of the best movies of 1998. I love the premise of what if your life was really a TV show which is a novel idea, the acting is terrific and so is the directing. This is a touching, funny and unique movie that has to be seen to believed, a must see!
This DVD contains terrific special features like a two part "Making of" documentary, a featurette on the visual effects, photo gallery, four deleted scenes, Teaser and Trailer with 2 TV Spots.
A show so true man its terrifying March 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Jim Carrey's Truman Burbank has so many real life comparisons in this thought provoking film. Hidden cameras have been reported to be installed on every street in London. Big Brother, 1984, and it should make you stop to think how many few of your every day transactions have any privacy from perfect strangers.
 Great idea for a film February 14, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When this came out, it was unique. I'd never seen anything like it. It was basically a film and filming a TV show. It sounded weird and almost Sci-fiish, but it was none of those things. It was actually a really good movie. Jim Carrey is perfect in this. It gives him the chance to really shine as an actor, combining the comedic and the dramatic to get an extrememly likable character. Its his best role, in my opinion. And, honestly, he is the reason to see this film because I don't think it would be as interesting with another actor. I really liked the soundtrack to this film as well, it was very moving at times. The rest of the cast also did a fantastic job. The utopian scenery blends in perfectly into this film and makes it all the more interesting. Its a great and differnt type of film that should be seen by all. It never strays too much in the goofiness arena, and is always endearing and believable.
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