Review of Being There (2011) by John D — 28 Jan 2009
Peter Sellers at his very best. In his most controlled role in his career as Chance Gardner. This is the film that Forrest Gump should have been. A brilliant satire that lampoons materialism as well as upper class America, Sellers plays a very curious Gardner who watches only TV and has never left his home.
When the old man who employed him dies, he is forced into the real world and is hit by Shirley McClain in her car, and she mistakes him for a socialite named Chauncy Gardner. A very comedic performance by both McClaine and Sellers featuring the unique locale of the Biltmore Estate.
One of the finest films made in recent years.
This review of Being There (2011) was written by John D on 28 Jan 2009.
Being There has generally received very positive reviews.
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