Being There

United Artists | Release Date: December 19, 1979

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 24 Ratings

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Compi24May 1, 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 theEasily 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.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 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 slightlyThis 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.… Expand

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stevekmApr 13, 2023

I remember seeing this when it came out in 79. Peter Sellers was a hit with comedies so a serious role was quite a change.

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