Reviews

The Truman Show is both an entertaining and thought provoking film. Its philosophical themes bring up important issues about what reality truly is, while its comedic approach keeps the audience laughing. The acting of Jim Carrey and Ed Harris add an extra element of enjoyment as they portray their perspective roles. The movie will keep you thinking, laughing, and begging to know what life holds for Truman. If you want a more extensive review from audiences and viewers check out Rotten Tomatoes.

 

Katie Gallagher

Extreme Product Placement

Among the strangest aspects of Truman’s life as an unknowing reality television star is the constant product placement. From the knives they use, to the beer and hot chocolate they drink a character is constantly promoting products. Throughout the film, these updates highlight the falsity that is Truman’s life. The lack of control he has over his life extends even into small details such as the beer he drinks. While we realize this occurs to Truman because he is on television, it may be saying something about consumerism in general. Perhaps the product placement says something about those who buy the products. Do we really have control over what we buy? Or are we as consumers to corporations comparable with Truman to Christof?

Check out some this video of the hilariously, obvious product endorsements throughout the film!

Katie Gallagher

 

Want to Learn More about Philosophy? Buy the Books!

If you are interested in learning more about these philosophers check out their books on Amazon. The philosophical analysis of The Truman Show has been connected to Meditations, Ethics, Pragmatism, I and Thou

Katie Gallagher

Character Quiz

Find out which character from The Truman Show you are! Take the quiz.

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Interested? Watch the Trailer

Check out the trailer and find out what it’s all about!

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The Truman Show Awards

The Truman Show was popular among critics when it was released in 1998. It received three Academy Award nominations in 1999 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Director, Best Writing- Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. Although The Truman Show did not snag any awards at the Academy Awards, the film took home three at the Golden Globes. These included Best Performance by an Actor, awarded to Jim Carrey, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, awarded to Ed Harris, and Best Original Score, awarded to Burkhard von Dallwitz and Philip Glass. Check out the rest of its nominations at IMDB. And watch Jim Carrey’s acceptance speech below.

Katie Gallagher