The Truman Show

Xen · 01-10-2004, 03:32 PM

Anyone saw it? I liked the movie pretty much. The plot was so-so but Jim Carrey did a really good job IMO. So if you can see the movie. It was good.

Aelia Jusa · 01-10-2004, 04:18 PM

Yeah I liked it [img]smile.gif[/img] . Much better than that other 'reality' movie that came out at the same time, Ed something-or-other?

Although the other day I saw Jim on Oprah - man is he offensive in real life! Not offensive as in rude or unpleasant, but his 'humour' is so obnoxious and loud, and really, once you've seen him make a funny face, it's not funny anymore

. Plus he really brings out the worst in Oprah - she does like to be the centre of attention, (which is an interesting trait for an interviewer

), so Jim just makes her get louder and louder.

shadowhound · 01-10-2004, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aelia Jusa:
Yeah I liked it [img]smile.gif[/img] . Much better than that other 'reality' movie that came out at the same time, Ed something-or-other?

I think you mean Ed Tv.

I own the Truman Show on video and enjoy watching it every once and a while [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ilander · 01-10-2004, 05:46 PM

Some people may throw rocks at me for this one--which is the beauty of the internet, btw--but The Truman Show is JC's best movie, IMO of course....

It has a much more sophisticated humor, and you actually have to think about it a little, which is why I ALMOST liked The Cable Guy (though it just couldn't pull off the thoughtfullness

).

Bozos of Bones · 01-10-2004, 06:22 PM

That movie(Truman Show, not the Cable Guy) could easily get into my favorite 10 for plot and details.
HTV 1 is nice, eh Xen?

[ 01-11-2004, 06:58 AM: Message edited by: Bozos of Bones ]

Smoothie · 01-11-2004, 08:01 AM

Honestly, I thought it was utter crap. I think the plot was lacking and that Carrey did his typical hamming it up act but dork versionized.

If you want a good movie with a similar flavor why not rent that Tobey McGuire/Reese Witherspoon movie where everyone turns from Black and White into color. Pleasantville. That movie rocks.

[ 01-11-2004, 08:05 AM: Message edited by: Smoothie ]

Barry the Sprout · 01-11-2004, 08:12 AM

I disagree Smoothie - Carrey may have gurned his way through the script but it seemed like the director just took no notice of it. Unlike most of his films the script was good enough to stand on its own and wasn't based around the fact that he played the lead role. In my opinion thats the only mistake they made in that film - casting Jim Carrey. He wasn't bad, but it drew a lot of the wrong kind of attention.

And Ed Harris was awesome in the Truman Show. The final discussion between him and Truman was outstanding in every way - scripted, acted, and filmed really well in my opinion.

Smoothie · 01-11-2004, 07:50 PM

Ed Harris is always solid, I have heard he is a brick in real life though which totally spoiled my image of him.

Dundee Slaytern · 01-11-2004, 09:24 PM

I loved The Truman Show.

uss · 01-12-2004, 09:29 AM

The Truman Show is definitely the best movie JC has been in - and his performance was brilliant, in my opinion.

01-10-2004, 04:18 PM	#2
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,867	Yeah I liked it [img]smile.gif[/img] . Much better than that other 'reality' movie that came out at the same time, Ed something-or-other? Although the other day I saw Jim on Oprah - man is he offensive in real life! Not offensive as in rude or unpleasant, but his 'humour' is so obnoxious and loud, and really, once you've seen him make a funny face, it's not funny anymore . Plus he really brings out the worst in Oprah - she does like to be the centre of attention, (which is an interesting trait for an interviewer ), so Jim just makes her get louder and louder. __________________

01-10-2004, 05:46 PM	#4
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	Some people may throw rocks at me for this one--which is the beauty of the internet, btw--but The Truman Show is JC's best movie, IMO of course.... It has a much more sophisticated humor, and you actually have to think about it a little, which is why I ALMOST liked The Cable Guy (though it just couldn't pull off the thoughtfullness ). __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

01-10-2004, 06:22 PM	#5
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 38 Posts: 4,679	That movie(Truman Show, not the Cable Guy) could easily get into my favorite 10 for plot and details. HTV 1 is nice, eh Xen? [ 01-11-2004, 06:58 AM: Message edited by: Bozos of Bones ] __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

01-11-2004, 08:01 AM	#6
Smoothie Manshoon Join Date: October 7, 2001 Location: None Age: 57 Posts: 186	Honestly, I thought it was utter crap. I think the plot was lacking and that Carrey did his typical hamming it up act but dork versionized. If you want a good movie with a similar flavor why not rent that Tobey McGuire/Reese Witherspoon movie where everyone turns from Black and White into color. Pleasantville. That movie rocks. [ 01-11-2004, 08:05 AM: Message edited by: Smoothie ] __________________ [url]\"http://dicemen.phpwebhosting.com/dicemen/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Of Dice and Men</a>

01-11-2004, 08:12 AM	#7
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 42 Posts: 1,815	I disagree Smoothie - Carrey may have gurned his way through the script but it seemed like the director just took no notice of it. Unlike most of his films the script was good enough to stand on its own and wasn't based around the fact that he played the lead role. In my opinion thats the only mistake they made in that film - casting Jim Carrey. He wasn't bad, but it drew a lot of the wrong kind of attention. And Ed Harris was awesome in the Truman Show. The final discussion between him and Truman was outstanding in every way - scripted, acted, and filmed really well in my opinion. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

01-10-2004, 03:32 PM	#1
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	Anyone saw it? I liked the movie pretty much. The plot was so-so but Jim Carrey did a really good job IMO. So if you can see the movie. It was good.

01-11-2004, 07:50 PM	#8
Smoothie Manshoon Join Date: October 7, 2001 Location: None Age: 57 Posts: 186	Ed Harris is always solid, I have heard he is a brick in real life though which totally spoiled my image of him. __________________ [url]\"http://dicemen.phpwebhosting.com/dicemen/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Of Dice and Men</a>

01-11-2004, 09:24 PM	#9
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	I loved The Truman Show.

01-12-2004, 09:29 AM	#10
uss 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Estonia Age: 36 Posts: 2,775	The Truman Show is definitely the best movie JC has been in - and his performance was brilliant, in my opinion.

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