The Truman Show
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Starring: |
Jim Carrey |
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Ed Harris |
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Laura Linney |
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Screenplay: |
Andrew Niccol |
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Director: |
Peter Weir |
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WARNING - It is absolutely VITAL that you do not know the plot of this film before seeing it. Avoid trailers - close your eyes and stick your fingers in your ears. Web pages - surf at Newquay, not the official site. Posters - look the other way. Articles - read about Armageddon. All reviews - except this one which, I promise, will reveal nothing. This is the only way you'll be able to let an amazing, audacious and masterful story unfold, from one of the most imaginative scripts of our times (Andrew "Leagues Better Than His Previous Gattaca" Nicoll). The jigsaw pieces of the plot puzzle are tantalisingly placed (so long as you don't know what the picture is, of course). Guaranteed that after 20 minutes you'll be as confused and irritated as hell, and after 40 your jaw on the floor. The cast (including Carrey, playing the pseudo-straight man) are great, the ethereal direction from head-spin master Weir stunning and the running time is blissfully short. Film doesn't get much better than this, folks - think Oscars, and top tens of the decade - just don't let the marketing fools spoil it. The secret of this film should be kept firmly in the minds of the viewers; just let masterful storytellers do their stuff. |