Never in a million years would have expected ANYONE to react like that. Even the constantly depressed Jim Carey never cried that much about this. It's beautiful but surprising.
@@christoffsimply3179 I honestly thought they were watching a completely different movie and just edited the wrong reaction to this. I liked it, though.
30:48 the contrast between the people in the movie watching Truman smiling and crying because they're happy at his fake life made for their entertainment and the girls crying so hard because they actually have empathy and are devastated at his fake life broke me you girls are soo so sweet you really understand how terrible it is what they were doing to Truman, we all only have this one life and they took it from him💔
I don't think I've ever seen so much compassion for truman, most people recognize the madness of the story but don't feel it as heavily as you two. It was very touching to see so much empathy.
A good number of Americans have accepted the prison we built around ourselves, movies have been one of our few outlets, even that has been hijacked. I can see a real truman show being made one day. The moral compass is decaying rapidly. These girls could see the message behind this and feel real sorrow for a man trapped in his personal zoo/hell
@@warhawkbm Edward Snowden basically already proved that our government is continuously spying on us through all of our devices. What if we are already living in it?
Sometimes I have the impression that Americans do not understand the word reaction when watching some channels that I will not mention. Of course I exaggerate a little, but I am Spanish and passion is natural here. These girls are charming.
It’s incredible how much of an impact this movie had in the world. Yet certain people have the stupidity ro say that it’s “underrated!” 🙄🙄 But then again, EVERYTHING is underrated to die many people… they misuse that word, that’s the problem
I think the most amazing part of your reactions happened when you realized what was actually happening. You started laughing at the silliness of the situation, then began feeling awkward, then the anger. And more anger. As much as this movie made both of you cry, I do believe it was out of anger more than anything else. I don’t care if I sound like a broken record, but that was the best reaction ever.
@@YoureMrLebowski that was the best reaction I have ever seen it was all pure emotion in real time you would never see emotion like that from any top actor or actress
Incredible reaction, I was a lot more sensitive to this movie now than when I saw it as a kid. The empathy you have for Truman, and anger at the world for doing this to him, is so cathartic. Jim Carrey and Natasha McElhone were fantastic in this movie, they both deserved a lot of accolades.
There is a deleted scene showing that his friend finds him when everyone is looking for him, but he let's him go. This showed that he was his true friend.
i never saw that scene, but i still hate his friend for his role in all this. That seems like the least he can do for all the other times he gaslight him to be scared of the unknown. Nice gesture, but it doesnt make up for all the paychecks he took before that.
There's also a deleted scene showing a cast meeting, in which they go over the plans to replace the wife with another character and then have a "spinoff" after Truman and the second wife have a child.
@@The_Deaf_Aussie You are in a giant cage, and every second of your life is recorded. Every time you eat, sleep, have sex. Every intimacy, everything. It's all recorded and seen. Your whole life. Yeah. Pretty horrific.
This movie came just before the explosion of "reality TV" and very much predicted the level of lies and intrusiveness that "reality TV" was going to take us. And it absolutely has. The same with the surveillance state - today, if you leave your house, you are probably being recorded by 20-100 cameras, every day. This was an incredible reaction, and we all want to give you a hug and dry your eyes. You kind of felt it for all of us again.
Wait until the penny drops about how their own side career is in the same arena.... But that they chose to become a part of the intrusive videos and unintentionally a part of lies about reality vs viewed footage...
There were "reality TV shows" as far back as the 60's with shows like "This Is Your Life." Granted, it wasn't as scripted as this era of reality TV but they certainly only presented the most dramatic events even back then. And, true, we are recorded by at least a 100 different cameras everyday of our public lives but we constantly ignore the one camera looking directly at our face that's attached to our black screen devices. My phone camera has been capturing me as I type this comment.
we did this as kids. it was a way to lie without the guilt of lying. so in this movie, she is crossing her finger as a way of justifying that it isnt really a lie because she is crossing her fingers.
@@antondzajajurca7797 No, they are not acting! They let themselves emote without suppressing their feelings. But I kind of feel that WE are the Truman audience, watching Tien and Hela, vicariously experiencing their emotions about Truman the way we did when we first watched the movie. Is it life or is it a show?
Definitely one of the most heartbreaking reactions I’ve ever seen and definitely the most saddest I’ve seen for The Truman Show. Tien throwing her headphones was definitely a first that I’ve ever seen for a reaction. Bless their hearts. I’m glad they had each other to lean on there. Ladies I don’t usually recommend movies here because most everyone else will do that but I also recommend you watch Carrey’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Oh and Tien now rivaling Chi for cursing and I love it!
Wow, talk about a visceral reaction. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anyone so immersed in the storyline. The way all of you perceive the world around you is quite refreshing and endearing and much appreciated by us all. What a great channel and I look forwards to watching your reactions. Take care ladies.
Wasn't expecting this to break Hella this much. It is indeed a drama but played very lightly and for laughs 95% of the time, so I've never given the dark aspect of it that much thought. Thank you, great reaction 🥲
He mad a film with Ewan McGregor, (Obi-Wan). I thought it was something to do with smoking because of the title, but it turned out to be some kind of biopic. Pretty flat film.
It looked like a very tough watch for Tien and Hela. But it's one of those movies that people never forget. Amazing reaction as always, thanks to you both.
Gah I remember not being able to trust anything after it. Even now all these years later, you know, you never know. That's why I keep my life boring as possible. Won't play their games. Viva la resistance.
😳Hooo-leee shit that was intense. Not gonna lie, the way they reacted made me judge my own morality. I mean yes, they're right; it is very cruel what they did to Truman. Growing up in the US, we've became numb to this kind of manipulation and it lowkey hurts to see others realize that. Their reaction shown me how cold/numb we've became as a society. Out of all the reacts that I've watched on TH-cam, this one hit me the hardest. Thank you for suffering through and making this video.
I hear you. It's similar here in Europe (both eastern and western). By the time people finish high school they are so desensitized due to ruthless competition, watching Game of Thrones, getting cheated on by your significant other, seeing how salesmen, bankers and gangsters are held in high regard, so you kinda expect people to f you over... Makes me curious about what Vietnam is really like, what behavior standards prevail, what sort of content is consumed... And it makes me sad about what we've done with ourselves... The wind, one brilliant day, called to my soul with an odor of jasmine. "In return for the odor of my jasmine, I'd like all the odor of your roses." "I have no roses; all the flowers in my garden are dead." "Well then, I'll take the withered petals and the yellow leaves and the waters of the fountain." the wind left. And I wept. And I said to myself: "What have you done with the garden that was entrusted to you?" (Antonio Machado)
Their reaction made me question is it a good idea to even watch reactions. Seeing them cry and be angered, and it be genuine- is that the kinda content I like watching? Visceral reactions? goodness I feel kind of guilty.
I think my emotional reaction to this film was very similar to Hella's when I first saw it. On the surface it seems like this quirky surreal movie, but that understanding of the weight of Truman's situation, the feeling of betrayal from even your closest friend, for an entire life- that cuts deep.
And that oh-so-horrifying line casually tossed in "...the first person to be legally adopted by a corporation". It's the 'first' that really chills my blood.
35:50 It's a nice touch that the production crew gave the actress who they want to become Truman's new love interest a red sweater similar the one Sylvia wore. Clever. Evil, I guess, but still clever.
This kind of emotion is beautiful to see. Tears of grief and anger both at such a gigantic injustice! This movie is amazing to see, but I feel that watching it while you two showed such extreme emotions made it TRULY awesome!
I loved this reaction almost as much as the movie itself. You two did a wonderful job expressing all of the different emotions that the movie throws at you. The level of sadness on display at the end really amplified my own sadness as I rewatched along with you. Thank you so much! I’m so excited to watch all of your other videos!
I was raised in a very controlling religious cult. I was lied to more whole life about our church and how the whole world was against us. I eventually got out. I love this movie, because I can relate to it so much.
So what do you think of “society”? Do you think it’s a bigger cult? We are all brainwashed and fed lies all our lives. I realized when I was 16 that everything is made up. We made up the calendar, work days, the weekend, laws, buildings, entertainment, etc. We constructed this society from beliefs that were based on truths and lies. In a sense, we are all in a cult with a certain amount of freedom to give the illusion we are free.
damn man you should make some content about it. im sorry u had to endure all that but it would be absolutely fascinating to learn about. congrats on getting thru to the other side✌️
Oof. Of course, it's important to find new people you can trust, but if you ever feel alone and adrift, just remember: "Was anything real?" "You were real." Trust yourself to be your own anchor. _You_ were real. You know who you are, and you were strong enough to stand on your own. You can do this. Best of luck to you. 👍
@@WHADATBOYNAMEIS It is way more common than you think. There is a tool called the Bite Model, which is used to measure the level of control of different religions and other groups. The Bite Model does not actually use the term Cult, but it is used to determine if an organization is toxic, with the intent of helping to fix that organization. Most people consider a high score on the Bite Model a good indication that a religion is a cult, and I think that is a healthy way to use the term cult. Members of my old faith would disagree and feel hurt if they were called a cult, but the level of toxic control, the attacks on ex-Members (mostly ostracization and attacks on reputation rather than violence but that happens) as well as the financial exploitation of members in both getting them to fork over large amounts of money and time and the lies used to get them to provide free labor to the church. Their leaders tell everyone that no member, including leadership is paid for their church work, and yet the church leadership all live in mansions, ride around in limos and private jets and go on expensive vacations several times a year while everyone else suffers
@@davestang5454 The movie is about control and gaslighting. It applies to a great many scenarios that exist in modern day, including religion and government. Similar to how The Matrix was written as an allegory for the transgender experience but it applies to a great many real life experiences, so many in fact that most audiences didn't figure out the original intent until the directors came out as trans.
You should really watch 'Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind' - another absolute tearjerker of a Jim Carrey film, and one where his acting capabilities really get to shine!
@@nsasupporter7557 Check out Adam Sandler in "Reign Over Me". Was pleasantly surprised. It's nice to see comedian actors step out of their comfort zone and do well. I knew he did well in other dramatic roles such as "Punch Drunk Love" also quite good but reign over me was more recent and hit a spot.
19:54 What he noticed with magnifying glass was how two of her fingers were crossed. An old childish tradition is that "crossing your fingers" means its ok to not tell the truth or follow through on a promise you make when crossing your fingers.
I love you Hella, you must be the most empathetic person on the planet. You veered between righteous anger and inconsolable sadness when you realized Truman's plight. And Tien wasn't far behind you. The honest reactions by you and the entire Movie Munchies team are what's making your channel so great and so popular.
Watching you two react leaves me with incredible appreciation for you. I've been seeing so much hatred lately on news feeds and social media. The racism and division is overwhelming. The two of you displayed an admirable demonstration of empathy and care for other people. I'm happy that you exist and contribute to beauty in the world. ❤️
"We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented." This movie is actually deeply philosophical. These ideas go all the way back to Plato's cave story, and probably before. Truth, illusion, manipulation, gaslighting, ethics in entertainment, capitalism gone amok... the list goes on and on. This is a black mirror episode before black mirror was a thing, and there are some dire warnings and lessons to be learned for contemporary society and future generations.
It's fundamental to being an observing creature that our observations are flawed, so our conception of reality is flawed, but it's those observation are also the only way we can know reality at all.
That's part of it, but it more a dig at corporate US entertainment and how far they would go if allowed. Also a commentary on the audience who would watch the show, (even a bar opened on the premise of the show), without a thought for Truman. Then at the end they are like..."What's on the other station...?"
@@GrinningDeath-i1s Flawed observation and interpretation are inevitable, the real problem iss holding on to them despite needless suffering or setting on a course to further destruction because it works "well enough" for a time/demographic.
This movie is a dig at corporate US entertainment and how far they would go if allowed. One thing no one mentions is it's also a commentary on the audience who would watch the show, (even a bar opened on the premise of the show), without a thought for Truman. Then at the end after two decades they are like..."What's on the other channel...?"
When I watched this movie as a kid... all I could think of was "This is so implausible...a giant indoor studio... this would never happen". It wasn't until I saw it as an adult that the themes really impacted me. These girls skipped straight to the impact. Well done!
We all hate commercials but nobody hates commercials more than Tien and Hella.🤣 I saw a different perspective watching this reaction. The empathy was off the chart. You ladies have such a pure soul. 👏👏👏
Product placement has become more and more prevalent in all forms of media and all over the world. I'm a big fan of K-Dramas and they are maybe a little bit more subtle, but it's still noticeable and very common throughout the series run. I don't know how many times I've seen an actor break out a package of Kopiko (coffee hard candy) and suck on a piece to have another actor ask "Can I have one?" or "Is it that good?". 😆
@@Jagent I'm not sure how to make in any clearer. In Pleasantville, people are living their normal lives, and someone comes and changes things, and they have to figure out how to deal with it. It's a comedy of naivete. In The Truman Show, a man is trapped in a false world and wants to escape. Everyone and everything in his world is there to keep him a prisoner. You saw how they reacted. That's not how you react to a comedy. That's how you react to a highly effective horror movie.
His last name, Burbank, is a reference to Burbank, California. It's just a few miles from Hollywood, and many entertainment and media companies have their headquarters and major studios located there. And if you ever plan on visiting LA, i highly recommend flying in and out of the Burbank airport instead of LAX.
Omg. I am SO GLAD you all chose this movie to watch. This movie is one of the Greats! But, at the same time, I think this is the Hardest thing you guys have ever had to watch. I think you need to eat a warm meal and have some rest after this.
"IT'S NOT GOD, YOU'RE NOT THE FATHER" I don't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing that when Ed started talking to Truman from "heavens above." in his station.
You girls were so smart in the beginning of the film when you kept saying that sounds like a commercial, is she trying to sell something?... Because you figure out the premise of the movie before you truly realized it!
Probably the most amazing reaction I've seen to any movie. All of you ladies do such a great job. I guess the whole Idea of movies is to extract all sorts of emotions from us. But to see you two react this way just shows me that there are some amazing actors and directors out there. Oh and Greetings from Vung Tau!!
50:28 "But, you know, like, if... if... if _I_ or maybe _you_ was like know that your whole life was a fake, you _not_ just gonna say that inna- inna whole world. You gonna say 'Fukk you, world!'" I get the impression that's what Truman was saying by just walking out. He understood, as the only member of that cast who sincerely believed he was living his true life, he was the cornerstone of their business model, without which, they were doomed to collapse now that he was gone.
People cross their fingers when making promises they don't mean. Basically, it was showing that she was lying during the wedding. Once Truman leave, I think he's got quite the lawsuit on his hands.
Crossing fingers is also what you do when you are making a wish too. So when he said he would cross his fingers for her it was a play on the double meaning of the gesture.
The studio, the producers, the sponsors - they all owe him a hell of a lot of money. And a whole lot of people need to go to prison for a very long time.
I remember feeling the same way when I first saw the Truman Show. I cried so much. It's a beautiful movie and such a tragedy, but I love how it ended. And I love how we don't get to see what happens to him after he leaves the studio, because no one else does. It's none of our business and he can go live his life how he wants to!
Hella's insight into the parallels between this movie and the real epidemic of "helicopter parenting" is brilliant! We have generations of overprotected kids growing up into dysfunctional adults.
Hey Movie Munchies - long listener, first time caller Awesome reaction -- very interesting to see the movie from the perspective of people who had no idea what the premise was. Your shock and horror was palpable. I wanted to echo the sentiments of other commenter who are recommending "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Always enjoy your genuine and heartfelt reactions.
I love how emotional you both got during the movie and how quickly you got the concept of it. I can't wait to see what Jim Carey movie Tien and Hela watch next.
This movie will definitely mess with your head when you think about all the ramifications of what his life was and what it will be in the future. "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented" is such a deep thought and THE quote of the movie. The very reason Truman didn't know that anything was fake. Everything he was taught from the time he was born and the outside world being hidden from him so he would never think that everything around him wasn't real. This is one of my favorite movies to see people react to seeing it the first time and the whole concept of how we perceive everything around us. Great reaction!
this I think is one of the best reactions to a movie I've ever seen. I'm sorry but I don't know how to spell either of your names but you two are some of the most insightful, sensitive, caring people I've ever seen react to a movie. thank you guys for being YOU, don't ever change because you're both amazing humans ❤❤❤.
Your humanity and heart really show through your reaction of this movie. You understand that human injustice can never be tolerated! I love your reactions. Keep up the good work 👍🏽❤️
THAT WAS AWESOME! I was starting to worry about you two and I was hoping the end would come soon so you could see Truman finally made it out. WHEW! You girls are beautiful,! 💓😎👍
When you watch it again, pause during the scene where Sylvia calls to talk to Christof, and take a close look at everything in Sylvia’s apartment, especially her bulletin board. It’s a whole implied subplot about what Sylvia has been doing since she left the show-I think you’ll really like it. 💗
Well, I can honestly say I've never seen anyone cry during this movie. Let alone sob uncontrollably. Another genuine, heartfelt reaction, ladies. What a cool and touching display of empathy. You've become some of my very favorite reactioners to watch. Your reaction to Gran Turino might still be my very favorite
Such a sweet soul I actually didn't grasp it when I first saw it I was too young but later watching it again I had the same reaction another good two dramas eternal sunshine for spotless mind and the majestic
19:55 crossing fingers has two meanings. One (kinda a school kids thing) is that a promise made with your fingers crossed "doesn't count" - you can act counter to your promise, since hour fingers were crossed when you made it. The second meaning is good luck - "I'll cross my fingers flr you" or "keep your fingers crossed" is saying "wishing you good luck" or "hope you have good luck".
22:45 "Does he know how to drive?" Probably not. Driving a commercial bus requires a Class C CDL which requires a weekend's worth of training. But it doesn't matter. The objective is to prevent Truman from _leaving._
I love this reaction, because in that last scene in the movie, all that impotence, all that sadness, anger, human desire of liberation... what can one do but cry? What a beautiful movie
I adore you two Ladies,I've seen a lot of reactions to The Truman Show but this one is by far the best of all of them,outstanding,I didn't like seeing you two getting so emotional/crying during the movie but you did quickly pick up on a lot of clues during the film.Looking forward to your next reaction..
When I watched this long ago, I hopefully began looking around for signs that I was a Truman show. I feel that some of us could really use a reset on life like that. And everyone would know what you're capable of, so finding a good job doing what you like shouldn't be too hard? Super stylish glasses Hella!
I never noticed that the wind carried Truman all the way to the wall after the storm meaning after barret lets the controls go, Paul giamati's character helps him.
These girls watch movies the way they are meant to be seen, as if the story, the events, are really happening and you see the injustices, the horrors, the unfairness and evil that one man can inflict on another. Hello I was so into it that she had to remind herself that it was just a movie, and one should as they come back to reality when the movie is over. I must say that I was really shocked at how strongly they took it and how angry they got, but I love them all the more for that. I really wanted to hold Hella and Let Her Cry on My Shoulder or even beat on me if she needed to if that helped her out. All three of you ladies are amazing to watch and I really enjoy every reaction you post. Hugs and kisses ladies. ❤❤
This is the most emotional reaction to The Truman show I’ve ever seen.
That’s for sure.
Never in a million years would have expected ANYONE to react like that. Even the constantly depressed Jim Carey never cried that much about this. It's beautiful but surprising.
@@christoffsimply3179 I honestly thought they were watching a completely different movie and just edited the wrong reaction to this. I liked it, though.
I've never cried so much to a reaction😢
Are you aware you're watching fiction? ...and being watched too, lol
I love how Hella has learned about US landmarks from Team America. "that's not Mt. Rushmore!" 😊
I genuinely cracked up, love em 😭🫶🏽♡
Damn, are we really that jaded ?? Their reaction should have been everyone's reaction, they stole Truman's entire life. We only have one !!!
30:48 the contrast between the people in the movie watching Truman smiling and crying because they're happy at his fake life made for their entertainment and the girls crying so hard because they actually have empathy and are devastated at his fake life broke me you girls are soo so sweet you really understand how terrible it is what they were doing to Truman, we all only have this one life and they took it from him💔
I don't think I've ever seen so much compassion for truman, most people recognize the madness of the story but don't feel it as heavily as you two. It was very touching to see so much empathy.
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A good number of Americans have accepted the prison we built around ourselves, movies have been one of our few outlets, even that has been hijacked. I can see a real truman show being made one day. The moral compass is decaying rapidly. These girls could see the message behind this and feel real sorrow for a man trapped in his personal zoo/hell
@@warhawkbm Edward Snowden basically already proved that our government is continuously spying on us through all of our devices. What if we are already living in it?
36:32 "He's realizing something. That guy is smart. Damn you! Be stupid!" 🤣
That was a great line by Hella!
I love how you used "Team America" as a reference for what Mount Rushmore should look like. 😂
for real
i sing that theme song all the time
she learned the facts of life from "the facts of life"!
I love how passionate they were throughout the entire movie. Especially Hella 😂
30:53 45:15 😭 so cute
@@epoh8698 Same. This was definitely the one they were most passionate about imo.
Sometimes I have the impression that Americans do not understand the word reaction when watching some channels that I will not mention. Of course I exaggerate a little, but I am Spanish and passion is natural here. These girls are charming.
@@jesusfernandezgarcia9449 what are you on about? Lmao
I never seen anyone reaction to the Truman show like this. Poor Hella. She needs a hug. She was making me tear up
Indeed. And they must have been wearing a quality "anti-tears" brand of makeup..! No visible mess 😶😶
When the movie came out most people knew what the premise was going in. Now I know what it looks like to find out as Truman finds out.
It’s incredible how much of an impact this movie had in the world.
Yet certain people have the stupidity ro say that it’s “underrated!” 🙄🙄
But then again, EVERYTHING is underrated to die many people… they misuse that word, that’s the problem
I think the most amazing part of your reactions happened when you realized what was actually happening. You started laughing at the silliness of the situation, then began feeling awkward, then the anger. And more anger. As much as this movie made both of you cry, I do believe it was out of anger more than anything else. I don’t care if I sound like a broken record, but that was the best reaction ever.
agreed.
@@YoureMrLebowski that was the best reaction I have ever seen it was all pure emotion in real time you would never see emotion like that from any top actor or actress
We like to see a real reaction just like the people in the movie like to watch the real reactions of Truman in the Truman show.... damn...
It's not at all a comedy. It's a horror movie.
I thought Hella was little over the top with her performance this time around
The anger on Hella's face when she realized what was going on, YESSSSS.
Incredible reaction, I was a lot more sensitive to this movie now than when I saw it as a kid. The empathy you have for Truman, and anger at the world for doing this to him, is so cathartic. Jim Carrey and Natasha McElhone were fantastic in this movie, they both deserved a lot of accolades.
There is a deleted scene showing that his friend finds him when everyone is looking for him, but he let's him go. This showed that he was his true friend.
Damn, they should have kept that in. He sid seem to express care for Trumann as a person through the acting, so that would have been great to keep in.
That’s wonderful.
i never saw that scene, but i still hate his friend for his role in all this. That seems like the least he can do for all the other times he gaslight him to be scared of the unknown. Nice gesture, but it doesnt make up for all the paychecks he took before that.
Really, I wish they left that in…
I wanted him to be good hearted to the T man…
There's also a deleted scene showing a cast meeting, in which they go over the plans to replace the wife with another character and then have a "spinoff" after Truman and the second wife have a child.
I've never wanted to hug a couple of youtubers so much. It's a very powerful and emotional movie, and I'm glad you enjoyed it in the end!
The Truman Show is not a comedy. It's an Horror movie.
Brilliant reaction.
😂 @ horror.... riiiiiiiiiiight.....
@@The_Deaf_Aussieyes? It is a terrifying concept.
@@dreadd90 Totally. It's a bit of a lot of genres. but the horror aspects make this movie almost like a predecessor to Black Mirror and such
@@The_Deaf_Aussie You are in a giant cage, and every second of your life is recorded. Every time you eat, sleep, have sex. Every intimacy, everything. It's all recorded and seen.
Your whole life.
Yeah. Pretty horrific.
@@The_Deaf_Aussie Some humans have empathy. Obviously not you.
This is absolutely the best reaction to this movie I've EVER seen.
I hope the girl on the right had a VERY nice nap. "I'm tired.." YES, YOU ARE.
Hella might just have the purist heart on the entire planet right now. Don't ever stop being a beautiful person, inside and out.
The compassion for Truman and righteous anger towards Christof made this one of the very best reaction videos I've ever seen. Thank you.
Fr fr they almost had me crying. Hela especially, this really tore her up
This movie came just before the explosion of "reality TV" and very much predicted the level of lies and intrusiveness that "reality TV" was going to take us. And it absolutely has. The same with the surveillance state - today, if you leave your house, you are probably being recorded by 20-100 cameras, every day. This was an incredible reaction, and we all want to give you a hug and dry your eyes. You kind of felt it for all of us again.
Wait until the penny drops about how their own side career is in the same arena....
But that they chose to become a part of the intrusive videos and unintentionally a part of lies about reality vs viewed footage...
There were "reality TV shows" as far back as the 60's with shows like "This Is Your Life." Granted, it wasn't as scripted as this era of reality TV but they certainly only presented the most dramatic events even back then.
And, true, we are recorded by at least a 100 different cameras everyday of our public lives but we constantly ignore the one camera looking directly at our face that's attached to our black screen devices. My phone camera has been capturing me as I type this comment.
47:28
"I'm tired" she says.
Oh my girl we all hear you.
This movie hit hard and kept hitting until the very end.
19:55 In the US, crossing the fingers means two things - firstly it is a way of saying it's not real. It's also a way of wishing someone good luck.
Alson in Europe, Russia and i guess in Canada and Australia too... i think it's pretty much everywhere but Asia
@@dreadd90 It wasn't in the UK when I was a kid. It just meant to wish luck. Maybe things have changed now,
we did this as kids. it was a way to lie without the guilt of lying. so in this movie, she is crossing her finger as a way of justifying that it isnt really a lie because she is crossing her fingers.
This is probably one of the best reaction videos ever. lol
Tien and Hella, you are both so empathetic and caring. We need more of you in this world. Hugs to you both.
@@antondzajajurca7797 No, they are not acting! They let themselves emote without suppressing their feelings. But I kind of feel that WE are the Truman audience, watching Tien and Hela, vicariously experiencing their emotions about Truman the way we did when we first watched the movie. Is it life or is it a show?
Who woulda thought being emotional unstable on TH-cam would be profitable 😂
@@charmingjinx9379I was about to say the same thing. Very meta. 😵
"He's been legally adopted by a corporation"... Her: Is that legal? 🤣
“…In case If I don’t see ya: good afternoon, good evening, and good night😊”
Best way to end to it!
Definitely one of the most heartbreaking reactions I’ve ever seen and definitely the most saddest I’ve seen for The Truman Show. Tien throwing her headphones was definitely a first that I’ve ever seen for a reaction. Bless their hearts. I’m glad they had each other to lean on there. Ladies I don’t usually recommend movies here because most everyone else will do that but I also recommend you watch Carrey’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Oh and Tien now rivaling Chi for cursing and I love it!
OMG!! I never seen hella lose it like this before😢😢😢
Wow, talk about a visceral reaction.
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anyone so immersed in the storyline.
The way all of you perceive the world around you is quite refreshing and endearing and much appreciated by us all.
What a great channel and I look forwards to watching your reactions. Take care ladies.
Wasn't expecting this to break Hella this much.
It is indeed a drama but played very lightly and for laughs 95% of the time, so I've never given the dark aspect of it that much thought. Thank you, great reaction 🥲
42:38 awww loved the way Tien throws the headphones while Hella gets so emotional.
"Eternal Sunshine" and "Man on The Moon" are his serious films and also some of his best. "Eternal Sunshine" is my favorite of his for sure.
Agreed. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" would be a great one for them to watch.
He mad a film with Ewan McGregor, (Obi-Wan). I thought it was something to do with smoking because of the title, but it turned out to be some kind of biopic.
Pretty flat film.
@@mrjackpots1326 Yeah, without any context or growing up watching any of the shows Man on the Moon would be kinda terrible.
It looked like a very tough watch for Tien and Hela. But it's one of those movies that people never forget. Amazing reaction as always, thanks to you both.
Gah I remember not being able to trust anything after it. Even now all these years later, you know, you never know.
That's why I keep my life boring as possible. Won't play their games. Viva la resistance.
36:32 "Damn you!...Be Stoopid" lol my favorite reaction line.
I’ve never seen so much empathy in a reaction before. Really beautiful
😳Hooo-leee shit that was intense. Not gonna lie, the way they reacted made me judge my own morality. I mean yes, they're right; it is very cruel what they did to Truman. Growing up in the US, we've became numb to this kind of manipulation and it lowkey hurts to see others realize that. Their reaction shown me how cold/numb we've became as a society. Out of all the reacts that I've watched on TH-cam, this one hit me the hardest. Thank you for suffering through and making this video.
I hear you. It's similar here in Europe (both eastern and western). By the time people finish high school they are so desensitized due to ruthless competition, watching Game of Thrones, getting cheated on by your significant other, seeing how salesmen, bankers and gangsters are held in high regard, so you kinda expect people to f you over...
Makes me curious about what Vietnam is really like, what behavior standards prevail, what sort of content is consumed... And it makes me sad about what we've done with ourselves...
The wind, one brilliant day, called
to my soul with an odor of jasmine.
"In return for the odor of my jasmine,
I'd like all the odor of your roses."
"I have no roses; all the flowers
in my garden are dead."
"Well then, I'll take the withered petals
and the yellow leaves and the waters of the fountain."
the wind left. And I wept. And I said to myself:
"What have you done with the garden that was entrusted to you?"
(Antonio Machado)
Their reaction made me question is it a good idea to even watch reactions. Seeing them cry and be angered, and it be genuine- is that the kinda content I like watching? Visceral reactions? goodness I feel kind of guilty.
I think my emotional reaction to this film was very similar to Hella's when I first saw it. On the surface it seems like this quirky surreal movie, but that understanding of the weight of Truman's situation, the feeling of betrayal from even your closest friend, for an entire life- that cuts deep.
And that oh-so-horrifying line casually tossed in "...the first person to be legally adopted by a corporation". It's the 'first' that really chills my blood.
Yes. It's a horror movie. There may not be any gore and violence or supernatural monsters, but it's as clear a depiction of pure evil as any.
I don't think I've ever seen somebody react to this movie who didn't already know the premise before starting it. Amazing!
Most of their channel are cold introductions. I wish I could go into films like T2 and Truman Show knowing nothing.
What were they thinking with the name and marketing... it's such a shame 90% of people knew the basic plot before seeing it
@@apoc519 i’ve never watched a trailer for the movie, but I have to imagine they put it all out there
@@CrashNTheBoys2002 are you insane? or is something wrong with you?
@@76marex no I’m just answering OP’s question.
This is one of your best videos yet!
Personally, I wish we were given just one shot of Truman and Sylvia even standing 100 feet from each other.
35:50 It's a nice touch that the production crew gave the actress who they want to become Truman's new love interest a red sweater similar the one Sylvia wore. Clever. Evil, I guess, but still clever.
😢😢 Virtual Hug for Hela.
Hela made me want to start crying too.
"You're not good don't make yourself out to be a hero!"
This kind of emotion is beautiful to see. Tears of grief and anger both at such a gigantic injustice!
This movie is amazing to see, but I feel that watching it while you two showed such extreme emotions made it TRULY awesome!
I loved this reaction almost as much as the movie itself. You two did a wonderful job expressing all of the different emotions that the movie throws at you. The level of sadness on display at the end really amplified my own sadness as I rewatched along with you. Thank you so much! I’m so excited to watch all of your other videos!
I never thought I would hear that's not the true Mount Rushmore remember Team America
I was raised in a very controlling religious cult. I was lied to more whole life about our church and how the whole world was against us. I eventually got out. I love this movie, because I can relate to it so much.
So what do you think of “society”? Do you think it’s a bigger cult? We are all brainwashed and fed lies all our lives. I realized when I was 16 that everything is made up. We made up the calendar, work days, the weekend, laws, buildings, entertainment, etc. We constructed this society from beliefs that were based on truths and lies. In a sense, we are all in a cult with a certain amount of freedom to give the illusion we are free.
damn man you should make some content about it. im sorry u had to endure all that but it would be absolutely fascinating to learn about. congrats on getting thru to the other side✌️
Oof. Of course, it's important to find new people you can trust, but if you ever feel alone and adrift, just remember: "Was anything real?" "You were real." Trust yourself to be your own anchor. _You_ were real. You know who you are, and you were strong enough to stand on your own. You can do this. Best of luck to you. 👍
@@WHADATBOYNAMEIS It is way more common than you think. There is a tool called the Bite Model, which is used to measure the level of control of different religions and other groups. The Bite Model does not actually use the term Cult, but it is used to determine if an organization is toxic, with the intent of helping to fix that organization. Most people consider a high score on the Bite Model a good indication that a religion is a cult, and I think that is a healthy way to use the term cult. Members of my old faith would disagree and feel hurt if they were called a cult, but the level of toxic control, the attacks on ex-Members (mostly ostracization and attacks on reputation rather than violence but that happens) as well as the financial exploitation of members in both getting them to fork over large amounts of money and time and the lies used to get them to provide free labor to the church. Their leaders tell everyone that no member, including leadership is paid for their church work, and yet the church leadership all live in mansions, ride around in limos and private jets and go on expensive vacations several times a year while everyone else suffers
@@davestang5454 The movie is about control and gaslighting. It applies to a great many scenarios that exist in modern day, including religion and government. Similar to how The Matrix was written as an allegory for the transgender experience but it applies to a great many real life experiences, so many in fact that most audiences didn't figure out the original intent until the directors came out as trans.
You should really watch 'Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind' - another absolute tearjerker of a Jim Carrey film, and one where his acting capabilities really get to shine!
He plays different characters in his comedies also… he’s the only versatile comedian next to Robin Williams
@@nsasupporter7557 Check out Adam Sandler in "Reign Over Me". Was pleasantly surprised. It's nice to see comedian actors step out of their comfort zone and do well.
I knew he did well in other dramatic roles such as "Punch Drunk Love" also quite good but reign over me was more recent and hit a spot.
19:54 What he noticed with magnifying glass was how two of her fingers were crossed. An old childish tradition is that "crossing your fingers" means its ok to not tell the truth or follow through on a promise you make when crossing your fingers.
This was a film ahead of its time, as with social media and influencers, we live in a world where people willing became Trumans.
"Don't make yourself the hero."
Profound quote.
This reaction gives me hope for humanity; not everyone is cold and indifferent.👍
I've watched HUNDREDS of movie reactions in my time.
This one was the best. 💛🌏💛
I love you Hella, you must be the most empathetic person on the planet. You veered between righteous anger and inconsolable sadness when you realized Truman's plight. And Tien wasn't far behind you. The honest reactions by you and the entire Movie Munchies team are what's making your channel so great and so popular.
Watching you two react leaves me with incredible appreciation for you. I've been seeing so much hatred lately on news feeds and social media. The racism and division is overwhelming. The two of you displayed an admirable demonstration of empathy and care for other people. I'm happy that you exist and contribute to beauty in the world. ❤️
"We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
This movie is actually deeply philosophical. These ideas go all the way back to Plato's cave story, and probably before. Truth, illusion, manipulation, gaslighting, ethics in entertainment, capitalism gone amok... the list goes on and on. This is a black mirror episode before black mirror was a thing, and there are some dire warnings and lessons to be learned for contemporary society and future generations.
It's fundamental to being an observing creature that our observations are flawed, so our conception of reality is flawed, but it's those observation are also the only way we can know reality at all.
I see this movie as the bridge between The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror.
That's part of it, but it more a dig at corporate US entertainment and how far they would go if allowed.
Also a commentary on the audience who would watch the show, (even a bar opened on the premise of the show), without a thought for Truman.
Then at the end they are like..."What's on the other station...?"
@@GrinningDeath-i1s Flawed observation and interpretation are inevitable, the real problem iss holding on to them despite needless suffering or setting on a course to further destruction because it works "well enough" for a time/demographic.
This movie is a dig at corporate US entertainment and how far they would go if allowed.
One thing no one mentions is it's also a commentary on the audience who would watch the show, (even a bar opened on the premise of the show), without a thought for Truman.
Then at the end after two decades they are like..."What's on the other channel...?"
When I watched this movie as a kid... all I could think of was "This is so implausible...a giant indoor studio... this would never happen". It wasn't until I saw it as an adult that the themes really impacted me. These girls skipped straight to the impact. Well done!
We all hate commercials but nobody hates commercials more than Tien and Hella.🤣 I saw a different perspective watching this reaction. The empathy was off the chart. You ladies have such a pure soul. 👏👏👏
Product placement has become more and more prevalent in all forms of media and all over the world. I'm a big fan of K-Dramas and they are maybe a little bit more subtle, but it's still noticeable and very common throughout the series run. I don't know how many times I've seen an actor break out a package of Kopiko (coffee hard candy) and suck on a piece to have another actor ask "Can I have one?" or "Is it that good?". 😆
@@ronbo11 LOL, so true.
Wow. I don't think I've ever seen anyone cry with rage before.
I think you'd enjoy watching Pleasantville next. It goes well with the Truman Show.
That’s a good idea-the two movies do complement each other.
Pleasantville is a comedy. The Truman Show is a horror movie.
@@PhilBagels I don't understand your point. Alien is a horror film. Aliens is an action film.
@@Jagent I'm not sure how to make in any clearer. In Pleasantville, people are living their normal lives, and someone comes and changes things, and they have to figure out how to deal with it. It's a comedy of naivete.
In The Truman Show, a man is trapped in a false world and wants to escape. Everyone and everything in his world is there to keep him a prisoner.
You saw how they reacted. That's not how you react to a comedy. That's how you react to a highly effective horror movie.
@@Jagent PhilBagels is right. It's every bit a horror movie, where the monsters are the victim's "friends" and "family."
His last name, Burbank, is a reference to Burbank, California. It's just a few miles from Hollywood, and many entertainment and media companies have their headquarters and major studios located there. And if you ever plan on visiting LA, i highly recommend flying in and out of the Burbank airport instead of LAX.
100%. Burbank Airport for the win!
Wow! What a beautiful raw reaction. Definitely one of my favorites ever. It proves that both of you have compassionate beautiful souls.
So glad to see this notification. It’s one of those films that I love seeing first reactions to! Thank you both 😁
Omg. I am SO GLAD you all chose this movie to watch. This movie is one of the Greats!
But, at the same time, I think this is the Hardest thing you guys have ever had to watch. I think you need to eat a warm meal and have some rest after this.
This is the most emotional response I've seen from a reaction to this movie. Haha
"IT'S NOT GOD, YOU'RE NOT THE FATHER" I don't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing that when Ed started talking to Truman from "heavens above." in his station.
You girls were so smart in the beginning of the film when you kept saying that sounds like a commercial, is she trying to sell something?... Because you figure out the premise of the movie before you truly realized it!
Probably the most amazing reaction I've seen to any movie. All of you ladies do such a great job. I guess the whole Idea of movies is to extract all sorts of emotions from us. But to see you two react this way just shows me that there are some amazing actors and directors out there. Oh and Greetings from Vung Tau!!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a film get such a strong emotional reaction out of these two before. Fantastic reaction.
You ladies have become incredibly insightful and empathetic throughout your development watching all these movies. Stay awesome
50:28 "But, you know, like, if... if... if _I_ or maybe _you_ was like know that your whole life was a fake, you _not_ just gonna say that inna- inna whole world. You gonna say 'Fukk you, world!'"
I get the impression that's what Truman was saying by just walking out. He understood, as the only member of that cast who sincerely believed he was living his true life, he was the cornerstone of their business model, without which, they were doomed to collapse now that he was gone.
You ladies need to watch eternal sunshine of the spotless mind ✌🏼
When I watched this movie back in the day, I didn't think it was that emotional. Watching it with you two and I am crying too!
People cross their fingers when making promises they don't mean. Basically, it was showing that she was lying during the wedding.
Once Truman leave, I think he's got quite the lawsuit on his hands.
Billions.
Crossing fingers is also what you do when you are making a wish too. So when he said he would cross his fingers for her it was a play on the double meaning of the gesture.
The studio, the producers, the sponsors - they all owe him a hell of a lot of money. And a whole lot of people need to go to prison for a very long time.
Hella's childhood would be enlightening
😂you girls keep surprising me. Relating this to over protective parents. I never hear that 1 before. You are very insightful 👏 👌 👍 😀
I remember feeling the same way when I first saw the Truman Show. I cried so much. It's a beautiful movie and such a tragedy, but I love how it ended. And I love how we don't get to see what happens to him after he leaves the studio, because no one else does. It's none of our business and he can go live his life how he wants to!
18:56 LMAO I love that her reference for what Mt. Rushmore looks like is Team America lol
You two girls make me cry... Hugs
Hella's insight into the parallels between this movie and the real epidemic of "helicopter parenting" is brilliant!
We have generations of overprotected kids growing up into dysfunctional adults.
Hey Movie Munchies - long listener, first time caller
Awesome reaction -- very interesting to see the movie from the perspective of people who had no idea what the premise was. Your shock and horror was palpable.
I wanted to echo the sentiments of other commenter who are recommending "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
Always enjoy your genuine and heartfelt reactions.
I love how emotional you both got during the movie and how quickly you got the concept of it. I can't wait to see what Jim Carey movie Tien and Hela watch next.
Jim Carrey is the best entertainer of all time, anybody who thinks otherwise is stupid literally
This movie will definitely mess with your head when you think about all the ramifications of what his life was and what it will be in the future. "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented" is such a deep thought and THE quote of the movie. The very reason Truman didn't know that anything was fake. Everything he was taught from the time he was born and the outside world being hidden from him so he would never think that everything around him wasn't real. This is one of my favorite movies to see people react to seeing it the first time and the whole concept of how we perceive everything around us. Great reaction!
I love this movie. A similar one they have to watch is Groundhog Day!
this I think is one of the best reactions to a movie I've ever seen. I'm sorry but I don't know how to spell either of your names but you two are some of the most insightful, sensitive, caring people I've ever seen react to a movie. thank you guys for being YOU, don't ever change because you're both amazing humans ❤❤❤.
I’ve watched this movie a million times, but I still cried with you guys 😭💚✨
Your humanity and heart really show through your reaction of this movie. You understand that human injustice can never be tolerated! I love your reactions. Keep up the good work 👍🏽❤️
THAT WAS AWESOME! I was starting to worry about you two and I was hoping the end would come soon so you could see Truman finally made it out. WHEW! You girls are beautiful,! 💓😎👍
When you watch it again, pause during the scene where Sylvia calls to talk to Christof, and take a close look at everything in Sylvia’s apartment, especially her bulletin board. It’s a whole implied subplot about what Sylvia has been doing since she left the show-I think you’ll really like it. 💗
Modern american dystopia really do be hitting different.
Well, I can honestly say I've never seen anyone cry during this movie. Let alone sob uncontrollably. Another genuine, heartfelt reaction, ladies. What a cool and touching display of empathy. You've become some of my very favorite reactioners to watch. Your reaction to Gran Turino might still be my very favorite
Such a sweet soul I actually didn't grasp it when I first saw it I was too young but later watching it again I had the same reaction another good two dramas eternal sunshine for spotless mind and the majestic
Jim was butchered by critics for the movie which I still to this day don't understand
19:55 crossing fingers has two meanings. One (kinda a school kids thing) is that a promise made with your fingers crossed "doesn't count" - you can act counter to your promise, since hour fingers were crossed when you made it.
The second meaning is good luck - "I'll cross my fingers flr you" or "keep your fingers crossed" is saying "wishing you good luck" or "hope you have good luck".
22:45 "Does he know how to drive?"
Probably not. Driving a commercial bus requires a Class C CDL which requires a weekend's worth of training. But it doesn't matter. The objective is to prevent Truman from _leaving._
The reactions of the two women,particularly Hella,were quite moving-it’s certainly one of the strongest reactions to a movie l’ve ever seen on TH-cam.
When I watch this movie I can't help but cry and question if my life is real :(
It broke my heart to see Hella cry like that.
I love this reaction, because in that last scene in the movie, all that impotence, all that sadness, anger, human desire of liberation... what can one do but cry?
What a beautiful movie
I adore you two Ladies,I've seen a lot of reactions to The Truman Show but this one is by far the best of all of them,outstanding,I didn't like seeing you two getting so emotional/crying during the movie but you did quickly pick up on a lot of clues during the film.Looking forward to your next reaction..
When I watched this long ago, I hopefully began looking around for signs that I was a Truman show. I feel that some of us could really use a reset on life like that. And everyone would know what you're capable of, so finding a good job doing what you like shouldn't be too hard?
Super stylish glasses Hella!
49:17 "...he's about our age, i guess." -Hella
Jim Carrey was 36 years old when the Truman show was released in 1998. 🙂
@@sinther1 under 25? who knows.
I never noticed that the wind carried Truman all the way to the wall after the storm meaning after barret lets the controls go, Paul giamati's character helps him.
These girls watch movies the way they are meant to be seen, as if the story, the events, are really happening and you see the injustices, the horrors, the unfairness and evil that one man can inflict on another. Hello I was so into it that she had to remind herself that it was just a movie, and one should as they come back to reality when the movie is over.
I must say that I was really shocked at how strongly they took it and how angry they got, but I love them all the more for that. I really wanted to hold Hella and Let Her Cry on My Shoulder or even beat on me if she needed to if that helped her out. All three of you ladies are amazing to watch and I really enjoy every reaction you post. Hugs and kisses ladies. ❤❤