Truman's Fate

Truman's Fate Joe Millionaire. The Bachelor. Survivor. The Real World. What are these names? These are just a few of the dozens of reality television shows that have become popular in recent years. American society has become so insecure, that people feel they need to watch the misery and joy felt by others in order to feel entertained and safe. In The Truman Show, the director, Peter Weir focuses on the flaws of society through …

…kind of satirical point, is that country full of bozos who sit there watching Truman instead of living their own lives" (Tatara, para 14). Obviously, Mr. Tatara did not watch the movie closely enough, or else he would have realized that the statement he made pinpoints exactly what the movie is about! Regardless of the critics, The Truman Show is an excellent film that everyone will enjoy due to its humor and satirizing of American culture.