All it takes is one small glitch in the system to make Truman realize that his life isn't his own -- and the only reality is what he can find in his own mirror. Suddenly, he's thrown into a world that really does revolve around him, and the realization that the last words of the girl he loved were true. "You think this is real? It's all for you. A show. The eyes are everywhere. They're watching you -- right now." The movie ends in a chilling showdown between a man hungry for reality and those who control every aspect of his life. A slap in the face to reality TV and filmed before shows like Survivor were popular, The Truman Show is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and think. Unlike most modern movies, everything isn't spelled out for the audience, which makes it a lot more powerful. It will take a keen eye to catch most of the subtle details that will make audience members shudder with the horror of this false reality, like the advertisements and the times when actors are asked to do things that aren't in the script. 

Also, it's fun to watch for the subtle details hidden in the names of places, things, and people. The movie is powerfully accented by shots from people who are watching the show at "The Truman Bar" or in their homes, and chilling dialogue from the mad director, Christof, who puts in one of the most spectacular supporting roles ever played in any movie, and his assistants, who use their power to nudge Truman in different directions. Objectionable content is minimal. The moral rating of the show is excellent with its overall message being quite in line with Christianity. However, it's only fair to warn the viewer that some Christians have taken wild offense at Christof, complaining that the movie is targeted as mockery of Christianity, showing how God oppresses man. They even try to link Christof's name with that of Jesus Christ and decry the movie as atheist propaganda. I personally couldn't disagree more. Even as I watched the movie, I could only see the message of how damaging it is when man tries to play God with his eye on the viewer ratings. 

As far as other objectionable content, there is very little to be concerned about. A few uses of "sh-t" and "a--" and a few questionable uses of "hell" make up the language, with a few inappropriate uses of the names of God and Jesus. Sensuality is almost nonexistent, the only references to it being made in conversations about filming the more delicate aspects of Truman's life. Nothing is ever shown, and these references are there more to supplement the disgust the viewer feels at the way Truman is kept captive than to glorify anything ungodly. The drowning scenes in the movie are a bit intense, but the viewer finds out later that they're all staged and no one was injured.

In conclusion, The Truman Show is a shining gem among modern movies. With an excellent moral quality and a point that backfires on Hollywood, it's amazing that any studio would put out a movie that slams the media so much. A truly engaging story filled with plot twists and enough hidden tidbits to keep even those who have seen it before interested, well-acted, with just the right hints of laughter and suspense will make this movie a sheer winner. And as an added bonus, the moment the movie stops, the viewer will invariably stand up and check the nearby lamps and tables for hidden cameras, making sure that this improbable paradox hasn't visited them.