Review of Being There (1979) by Dawdlingpoet — 21 Nov 2021
This is a very quirky and quite subtle film. Its a comedy of sorts - definitely a very dry comedy, not a visual, big belly laugh type of a comedy but I enjoyed it for being something a little different.
Sellers does well portraying a slightly confused and unsure person, someone is just...well, being there, although he is also seemingly quite knowledgable, someone who it appears knows more than perhaps he realises himself.
The plot is, I think its fair to say, somewhat hard to believe but I found it amusing in terms of knowing more, as a viewer, of Chance's situation as depicted at the start of the film, so seeing people misinterpret him was certainly amusing.
There is a definite element of social awkwardness present, often in relation to the upper social classes, which I found amusing. I liked this film and I'd recommend it to others, as something a little different.
It has a surreal feel about it. I'd also say its a relatively memorable film as well.
This review of Being There (1979) was written by Dawdlingpoet on 21 Nov 2021.
Being There has generally received very positive reviews.
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