The Truman Show [1998]
Stunning blend of sci-fi, drama and dark comedy depicts the ultimate reality show: the life of unwitting TV star, Truman Burbank, surprisingly played with restraint by Jim Carrey (who should stick to dramatic roles, in my opinion). With expert camerawork by director Peter Weir as well as Andrew Niccol’s deft screenplay, The Truman Show is a masterpiece. I’ve been reading a lot of praise for Ed Harris’s performance, but it just didn’t resonate with me as much as Carrey or Laura Linney’s. Instant favorite.
Jim Carrey actually won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama but wasn’t even nominated for an Oscar. That doesn’t happen often. Roberto Benigni won for Life Is Beautiful that year and he was fine, but Nick Nolte was nominated for Affliction and nobody even remembers that film. Carrey has been snubbed by the Oscars on several occasions, but this was the year I felt it was the most glaring.
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I actually didn’t get to see all that since I first watched the Oscars in 1999 (with American Beauty)but yeah, he should’ve been at least nominated. Even though I didn’t see the actual ceremony, I have seen the clip of Roberto Benigni winning and that made me hate him even more! hahaha
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I loved this one. I’m glad it was nominated for Best Screenplay and Director, but Ed Harris didn’t do enough in my opinion for Supp. Actor.
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Yeah. I don’t get him. I mean, he’s obviously good but he never really impresses me.
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Never?! Not even in The Right Stuff? That’s where I first noticed him.
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Haven’t seen that.
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I actually enjoyed Harris’ performance. I think he’s a great actor. There was no grandstanding going on from him. Not Oscar worthy by a fine subtle performance.
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