Review of Being There (1979) by Gentlelion D — 04 Feb 2008

Mistaken identity turns simpleton into messiah.

This review of Being There (1979) was written by Gentlelion D on 04 Feb 2008.

Being There has generally received very positive reviews.

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I liked this movie, but found it perplexing that no one seemed to figure out that Chauncey (Peter Sellers) was simple…

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I don't understand the acclaim here. It's syrupy sweet Forrest Gump but with a guy who's autistic rather than slow…

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Shortchanged by the Lord, and dumb as a jackass. Look at him now…

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