The following year he decided to take a pay cut to play the serious role of Truman Burbank in the satirical comedy-drama film "The Truman Show" (1998). The film was highly praised and brought Carrey further international acclaim, leading many to believe he would be nominated for an Oscar. For "The Truman Show," he was nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. "The Truman Show" was a commercial success, earning $264 million worldwide against a budget of $60 million. A Film4 critic stated that the film "allows Carrey to edge away from broad comedy," adding that it was "a hilarious and breathtakingly conceived satire."