It’s not often that I’ll call a movie brilliant, but really there’s no other word to describe Being There. Based on the novel of the same name by Jerzy Kosinski, this movie may well be the best comedy of Peter Seller’s career. And considering that career includes such masterpieces as Dr. Strangelove and the Pink Panther movies that’s no mean feat. »»
Being There is getting the Blu-ray love in February along with a Special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition DVD. The film was the career crowning glory for both Peter Sellers and director Hal Ashby. A gag reel with Peter Sellers should entice an upgrade. »»
