Review of Being There (1979) by Compi24 — 30 Apr 2019

Easily the crown jewel in the many-ornamented crown that is Peter Sellers' career, Hal Ashby's "Being There" is one of those incredibly subtle acts of ironical dance-work that honestly puts a lot into perspective for you the viewer.

Using the film's severely psychologically disabled protagonist as both a means to confirm and challenge the eccentricities of the American public, it's almost as if this movie is supposed to act as a blistering hot satire, a tender and sensitive drama, and a thematically enriching Rorschach test all in one.

It's honestly one of those movies that's too intricate and sophisticated to try and break down. So check it out for yourself. There'll surely be something about the film you won't regret witnessing.