Probably the best dramatic role by Jim Carrey. The world is watching a show that follows the life of Truman Burbank. A gigantic set built as an island and several actors and cameras watches Truman live on with his life. The show has been going on for nearly 30 years without him realizing that everything and everyone is fake and only he is real-until now.
What amazes me is that the "show" thought ahead as to keep Truman on the island, his fear of water. At the end when he finally sails, it is as if he realizes that since his father is fake, then his fear is fake too.
The morale of entertainment can be strenuous. The idea in this movie is about what is considered reality television. Something as dramatic as stage a human being's entire life may not be impossible compared to what shows are on now. The biggest line in the movie is "How's It Going to End?" Meaning that whatever is popular will end eventually. A good example of shows trying to squeeze as much of the show as possible to get ratings are the X-files and Buffy: The Vampire Slayer. Both of these show stretched out far too to give any amusement left. Which is why it is best to know when to stop, like LOST.
Personally I think this is a good movie that shows how far we might go for entertainment. Nothing negative about reality television, but unless it is Candid Camera, nothing is considered real.
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