Despite how singular the film seems, there are a surprising number of movies like The Truman Show that explore the differences between reality and fantasy, whether that’s on television, in dreams, or something even more fantastical. One of the best movies in Jim Carrey’s eclectic filmography, The Truman Show follows the titular every-man. He’s so every-man, in fact, that people around the world tune in to watch every moment of his ordinary life to relate, snoop, and empathize. The catch is that Truman has no idea any of this is going on.
