[esp-eng] Movie Review: The Truman Show

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El show de Truman es una película de comedia dramática y ciencia ficción que nos presenta una premisa original y provocadora: ¿qué pasaría si toda tu vida fuera un programa de televisión del que no tienes ni idea? Esa es la situación de Truman Burbank, un hombre que desde su nacimiento ha sido el protagonista de un reality show que se emite las 24 horas del día a todo el mundo. Truman vive en una ciudad artificial llamada Seahaven, donde todos los que le rodean son actores que siguen un guion escrito por el creador y director del show, Christof. Truman cree que su vida es normal y feliz, hasta que empieza a notar algunas anomalías que le hacen sospechar que algo no encaja.

La película se realizó con un guion de Andrew Niccol, que se inspiró en un episodio de la serie The Twilight Zone. El director Peter Weir eligió a Jim Carrey como protagonista, después de ver su actuación en la película El show de Larry Sanders. La mayor parte de la película se rodó en Seaside, una comunidad planificada en Florida, que se convirtió en el escenario de la ciudad ficticia de Seahaven. Se utilizaron miles de cámaras ocultas para captar los diferentes ángulos de la vida de Truman, y se construyó una enorme cúpula que simulaba el cielo y el clima. El productor ejecutivo Christof fue interpretado por Ed Harris, que se comunicaba con Truman desde una sala de control situada en la luna artificial.

The Truman Show is a comedy-drama-sci-fi film that presents us with an original and provocative premise: what if your whole life was a TV show you had no idea about? That is the situation of Truman Burbank, a man who from birth has been the protagonist of a reality show that is broadcast 24 hours a day around the world. Truman lives in an artificial city called Seahaven, where everyone around him is an actor following a script written by the show's creator and director, Christof. Truman thinks his life is normal and happy, until he begins to notice some anomalies that make him suspect that something is not right.

The film was made from a screenplay by Andrew Niccol, who was inspired by an episode of the series The Twilight Zone. Director Peter Weir cast Jim Carrey as the lead, after seeing his performance in the film The Larry Sanders Show. Most of the film was shot in Seaside, a planned community in Florida, which became the setting for the fictional town of Seahaven. Thousands of hidden cameras were used to capture the different angles of Truman's life, and a huge dome was built to simulate the sky and weather. Executive producer Christof was played by Ed Harris, who communicated with Truman from a control room located on the artificial moon.


Critica/Review

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La película es una sátira de los reality shows y una crítica a la manipulación mediática y a la pérdida de la privacidad. También es una reflexión filosófica sobre el sentido de la vida y el valor de la autenticidad. Truman Burbank representa al hombre común que vive una vida rutinaria y conformista, sin cuestionar la realidad que le han impuesto. Sin embargo, poco a poco empieza a sospechar que algo no encaja en su mundo perfecto y se atreve a buscar la verdad, enfrentándose al creador del programa, Christof, que se erige como una figura divina que controla todo lo que ocurre en el show. La película tiene un tono de comedia dramática, con momentos de humor, ironía, emoción y suspense. Jim Carrey realiza una de sus mejores actuaciones, demostrando su capacidad para el drama y la expresión de sentimientos. El resto del reparto también está muy bien, destacando Ed Harris como Christof, el villano de la historia. La dirección de Peter Weir es impecable, creando una atmósfera de falsedad y artificio que contrasta con la naturalidad y el carisma de Truman. La fotografía, la música y el montaje contribuyen a crear una obra maestra del cine, que ha sido reconocida con varios premios y nominaciones.

No pude evitar pensar en el viejo mito de la caverna establecido por el filosofo griego Platón. Ambas obras plantean una situación en la que el protagonista vive en un mundo ilusorio, creado por alguien que lo manipula y lo mantiene en la ignorancia. El protagonista, ya sea Truman o el prisionero liberado, empieza a dudar de la realidad que le han presentado y se aventura a buscar la verdad, enfrentándose a las dificultades y los obstáculos que le ponen sus opresores. Al final, el protagonista logra salir de su mundo falso y acceder al mundo real, donde puede conocer la auténtica naturaleza de las cosas y de sí mismo.

The film is a satire of reality shows and a critique of media manipulation and the loss of privacy. It is also a philosophical reflection on the meaning of life and the value of authenticity. Truman Burbank represents the common man who lives a routine and conformist life, without questioning the reality that has been imposed on him. However, little by little he begins to suspect that something does not fit in his perfect world and dares to seek the truth, confronting the creator of the program, Christof, who sets himself up as a divine figure who controls everything that happens in the show. The film has a dramatic comedy tone, with moments of humor, irony, emotion and suspense. Jim Carrey gives one of his best performances, demonstrating his capacity for drama and the expression of feelings. The rest of the cast is also very good, highlighting Ed Harris as Christof, the villain of the story. Peter Weir's direction is impeccable, creating an atmosphere of falseness and artifice that contrasts with Truman's naturalness and charisma. The cinematography, music and editing contribute to create a masterpiece of cinema, which has been recognized with several awards and nominations.

I couldn't help but think of the old myth of the cave established by the Greek philosopher Plato. Both works pose a situation in which the protagonist lives in an illusory world, created by someone who manipulates him and keeps him in ignorance. The protagonist, whether Truman or the freed prisoner, begins to doubt the reality that has been presented to him and ventures to seek the truth, facing the difficulties and obstacles put in his way by his oppressors. In the end, the protagonist manages to get out of his false world and access the real world, where he can know the true nature of things and of himself.


Calificación/Rating

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Me parece una película muy interesante y original, que me hace reflexionar sobre la realidad y la libertad. Me gusta mucho la actuación de Jim Carrey, que me transmite sus emociones y su evolución como personaje. Es una película que no te dejará indiferente y que te hará reflexionar sobre el papel de los medios de comunicación, la ética, la moral y el sentido de la vida. Te recomiendo que la veas si no lo has hecho ya, y que la disfrutes con una mirada crítica y abierta. Entonces, le doy una calificación de 8.5, en algunos momentos puede ser tediosa e incluso hilarante, pero te atrapa a un punto en el que quieres verla para descubrir la verdad tras el mundo construido para Truman, te invita de cierta manera a salir de tu zona de confort y enfrentarte al mundo. Sin más que agregar, me despido :).

I find it a very interesting and original film, which makes me reflect on reality and freedom. I really like the performance of Jim Carrey, who transmits me his emotions and his evolution as a character. It is a movie that will not leave you indifferent and that will make you reflect on the role of the media, ethics, morals and the meaning of life. I recommend you watch it if you haven't already, and enjoy it with a critical and open minded eye. So, I give it a rating of 8.5, in some moments it can be tedious and even hilarious, but it traps you to a point where you want to watch it to discover the truth behind the world built for Truman, it invites you in a way to get out of your comfort zone and face the world. With nothing more to add, I bid you farewell :).


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Referencias/Source

https://www.bachilleratocinefilo.com/2015/10/the-truman-show-y-el-mito-de-la-caverna.html

https://clubdeescritura.com/obra/2485074/resena-de-the-truman-show-1998-de-peter-weir/

https://www.fotogramas.es/noticias-cine/g19468216/20-curiosidades-de-el-show-de-truman-en-su-20-aniversario/

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I like this movie, I want to watch it again.

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I really like this movie, it touches on interesting and complex issues in a simple and easy to understand way.

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Esta película es sumamente increíble incluso si tú la ves puedes llegarte a cuestionar si estás viviendo en algo similar 🤣🤣

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cuando la vi sentí algo así, a veces ocurren cosas que parecieran que fuesen necesarias para el bien de la trama de nuestra vida. Sólo espero el guionista tenga algo bueno para mi.

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This was a time when Jim Carrey was really attempting to break out of the usual slapstick silly comedies that he had excelled at during most of his career. I think in this he shows that he really can be a good actor given a serious script even though the films tend to make less money.

Unfortunately for Jim, I think that his acting ability and how he would totally get into character lead to his emotional downfall and now he is a bit of a crazy person.

I really loved this film though and think that if someone out there hasn't seen it that they definitely should see this one.

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Jim Carrey definitely excelled in this movie, too bad we don't see him in so many projects nowadays because he's mostly a producer. It's good to revisit these movies from time to time to distract, enjoy and at the same time reflect.

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I feel as though this is one of the few films he was in that showcased both his humorous side as well as his dramatic side. Most everything else he is in is either one or the other.