Being There 1979 : Film Analysis/Review -Symbolism, Esoteric Paradigms, and the Creation of Reality

[@majedahmed5410]

"Sometimes the truth is too simple for intellectuals." Jean-Paul Sartre

[@jearne]

Perhaps people who are not intellectuals do not have the capacity to understandwhat's going on....

[@defenstrator4660]

@@jearne Intellectuals would certainly like to think that. A sense of inherent superiority is useful in believing oneself better than others.

[@misterm1336]

'Being There' is among my favourit films. The first time a watched it i was mesmerized to say the least. This film has touched me internally, it has made me think about life, people, the way we perceive the world around us. it also made me realize that, the world is not the way I see it as everyone has a different view of it. This film analysis has given me a deeper understanding of life and 'Being There" Great accomplishment from everyone involved.

[@brettthebad]

I live in Asheville, where the Biltmore Estate is located. I take strolls in proximity. This gives me alot to think about, during those strolls. Thank you.

[@gregoryhayes3900]

Peter Sellers finest work and his most prized role. He has always wanted to do this movie and play Chance

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

I have seen so many Peter Sellers projects and was never entertained by any of them, so it wasn't until today that I finally decided to get to this film. HA! This one I liked... a lot. All the others, others really like.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

This may actually be my favorite movie of all time. I now have a personal connection to it as one of my Grandfather's was named Chauncey. My son's name is Chance. Partly intentional, part serendipity. This to me is one of the greatest films ever made. Sellers should be given a posthumous Oscar for his performance, (which was the greatest of his career).

[@damien.bonneau]

just watched it yesterday for the 1st time (am 41yo), profound film, genious comedy without a single gag, actually burst into tears at some times (the "I can't read" line...) - liked how you put Erik Satie's music in your review, as the OST directly refers to some of his pieces...thanks and cheers from France!

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Big thanks for tuning in. Keep in touch!

[@damien.bonneau]

@@Jcrashinthecar sure, blue bell activated! keep it up!

[@hardtackbunker6236]

" what about Chauncey Gardener- he's our only Chance..

[@jootsymann]

i love this, good sir! eight-plus years later, thank-you, thank-you!

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

It’s really a profound film, i especially loved the sly mockery of the Washington media types. They began creating various conspiracy theories to explain Chances background because they needed to CREATE his story. Sellers completely nailed this role.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Great comments. Thanks for joking the discussion. Keep in touch!

[@79SteelyMatt]

I really hope that they never re-do this movie.Please do not touch this movie-it has a very defined place in time for me and I do not see any reason to do this one over again.Peter Seller's character was all his,I don't see how you could improve or show another vision or angle on somebody else's definition of Chance Gardener.The ending of the movie to me is the best movie ending of all time.Some of us movie fans do not need there to be an"ending"or all the questions answered for the inner connection that makes some movies classics.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Agree 100%...I would be sickened if they attempted a remake.

[@FinnBaygan]

i want a remake with adam sandler as chance and ipads instead of tvs

[@FinnBaygan]

***** Obviously Rob Schneider would be in the movie, but He wouldnt be Chance. Somebody else. Kevin James Chris Rock and David Space would be somewhere in the movie, too.

[@ImperialAerosolKid]

We have witnessed the real life remake of this film over the last couple of months.

[@MrKooper113dz]

I agree with you,that's a masterpiece

[@joshbrekke6374]

The Movie is of its time as well, back then this kinda thing was possible to perceive someone on face value and draw positive conclusions to fill the needed void of right place at the right time. Nowadays never possible. In the late 1980,s- early 90,s I found employment possibilities similar to this movie. It was a real treat to watch actually. The man’s name is Chauncey was a brilliant type of a sleeper character! The symbolism during Bens funeral was very spooky and gave us a glimpse into secret society

[@waynedent5559]

I always knew, since seeing the film, there was so much more than the obvious to Being There. Congratulations on THE excellent analysis of the film.

[@michaelledford4751]

This movie stands alone in the way it makes people think & I love it to this day .

[@britsh_weather_has_bipolar8199]

A large part of why this works so superbly is the genius of Peter Sellers. This was the last movie he ever made, and the only non comic part he ever played. I believe he knew he was near the end of his life when he played the part of Chance and this gives his performance an extraordinary depth and gravitas. He made a lot of great movies but this, as his old comrade Spike Milligan said, this was the best thing he ever did.

[@Atreus21]

Correction: It was his second to last movie.

[@sudokusauna7298]

Geoff Cooper Wasn’t he like 60 at the time? I’m pretty sure he died of an unexpected heart attack.

[@billkelly1]

@@sudokusauna7298 He had a history of heart trouble. Peter was living on borrowed time. This was his masterpiece. Thankfully he lived to make this film. He wanted this role.

[@annp6396]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, enjoyed your analysis.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Ann P You’re welcome. Thanks for watching . Please stop by my channel and subscribe for much more!

[@garytaylor283]

Awesome review and summary mate. I shared the movie with my 300 linkedin business contacts, and also shared your video recommending they watch your video before watching the movie. 🙂👍 Gary Birmingham United Kingdom

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate your comments and you sharing the analysis. Be sure to subscribe and keep in touch! Have a great day!

[@BillKinsman]

Very intelligent and interesting analysis of the film and the messages that it contains. The medium is the message is such an important concept, that normal people don't get it. The creation of reality is an ongoing process and keeping the good vibe going is essential for a good outcome. Everyone wants to be happy and healthy and all you need to do is to show them how.

[@sharafmedo]

Good analysis, you bring some good ideas as well as putting together existing ideas to analyze this film.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

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[@tomasbermea]

this review made me understand what esoteric knowledge is even better. really want to see this film now, my theology professor suggested it to us.

[@ccfliege]

very good video man What seems like a silly little movie for afternoon TV was an absoloute masterpiece

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Haha no doubt! Nice one!

[@remcovansanten8204]

Brilliant review, thank you for all the effort. We watched it twice.

[@iancampbell2295]

People only see what they want to see, even when the truth is right in front of them!

[@brocknspectre1221]

Just finished listening to the audiobook, read by Dustin Hoffman. I loved it and now I want to see the movie again!

[@alexanderfahr2658]

One of my all time favorite movies. Very prevalent to this century.

[@qanommonsense2753]

powerful presentation. Thank you. It makes me think back to the first time I watched this movie. I was pissed. No Clint Eastwood, No Pink Panther, No Action. Back then I was completely in the frame of mind of watching and living life vicariously by what I was viewing. I was awakened at about 37 YOA, and my life has been a conquest of trying to understand the dissonance between perception and reality. When I initially saw the movie the walking on water depiction became etched in my mind. Unforgettable imagery with profound impact.

[@alientranslator]

Very well interpreted jc .. I enjoyed your observations.

[@icej9567]

Have not seen the movie, but will now put it on the top of my list, but the breaking down of themes by the author of this movie is so absolutely superb! thanks

[@up2itru]

You diagram of esoteric and exoteric reflects the astrological horoscope map and the esoteric is definitely 10-12 houses and exoteric 4-6 houses! What appealed to me was the "phenomenal" as 7-9 houses -- truly captures that quadrant perfectly. Thank you for expanding my interpretive life as a Holostic Astrologer.

[@troyott2334]

I UNDERSTAND

[@robertcrosbie6208]

This analysis of social psychology is truly eye-opening for me. From watching 'Being There' for the first time, I was immersed in the symbols of the external world and interpreted this film to be a comedy drama. I realize now what it symbolizes and has actually changed my perception of the material world. The words we use and feelings we express are merely interpretations of symbols. We interpret these symbols in a manner that is conducive to our influences? This explains our human behaviour. If we follow esoteric knowledge and practice mindfulness meditation strictly, logically there cannot be emotions of anger, sorrow, depression, anxiety, annoyance etc. because the symbols that we interpret are merely manifestations of a collection of other interpretations. The true reality therefore lies within our inner conscience which is difficult to fully realize.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Really appreciate your great feedback. So glad you were able to work out these concepts and relate them to practical life. Hope you’ll sub to the channel and keep in touch! Jcrash

[@robertcrosbie6208]

@Rafael Nunes Duarte Thank you very much for your insight. I agree that we cannot disregard our emotions - even if we make ourselves aware that the situation or symbol we're experiencing is only an interpretation. The human body is sensory and the brain picks up its own version of external stimuli automatically but the theory of this analysis of 'Being There' is logical from a purely scientific point of view. If our conscience is immersed in the esoteric and not the exoteric world, it follows that there cannot be any emotions. By default, we are all blank-minded like Chauncey Gardiner however as our life progresses, more impressions accumulate in our conscience thereby giving us a self-image. This self-image or ego doesn't exist in the material sense as it's only an idea in our head. Nonetheless without it, how can we relate and transact with our environment? Because we believe and assume this self-image to be our identity, we will naturally feel insulted, embarrassed, humiliated, ashamed or even complimented and perhaps grandiose. It's impossible for our inner conscience to be fully immersed in esoterism therefore like you've pointed out, we simply have to be aware of our feelings and not judge them in light of Buddha's philosophy.

[@robertcrosbie6208]

@Rafael Nunes Duarte Yes precisely. Chance's conscience is immersed in the esoteric world whereas the other characters (and the audience watching the film) observe him through an exoteric lens. From the exoteric standpoint, we perceive Chance as this idiot (certainly as Louise the maid knows lol) and the other upper-class characters perceive him to be someone important as explained in this video. However if we watch the film through an esoteric lens (from Chance's standpoint), the normal every-day person appears to be unnecessarily complicated and judgmental. Because Chance has no self-image, he remains unaffected by what happens in his environment therefore he can adapt accordingly.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Great comments. You're correct in saying that the film plays out as a satire on American life in all the ways you describe. Which it is...However, the intent here was to focus in on the esoteric meanings that are present underneath the satirical exterior. This is a very deep film that operates on many different levels. This is what makes it so great and worthy of multiple viewings. Thanks for watching!

[@tariqalalshaikh5890]

Very smart writing and acting One of the best films ever made

[@dizzychizzy1]

That’s what I got… life is a state of mind… your can magnetise positive or negative “paths” without knowing…. But with knowing you can create, manifest your mind full decisions… so be very aware.

[@ieatorbs]

Exceptionally well done sir. Very concise.

[@tads73]

Chance was a gardener that took very good care of the garden, but was not allowed to leave the confines of the home. When leaving the home, the camera showed a small fenced lawn that was unkemped and full of trash. Meaning to me is unclear, other than the outside world was forbidden, other than through the lens of a TV screen.

[@shingnosis]

A solemn and profound film but with plenty of satire and humor too. If Marvel and DC films are fast food then this is fine dining.

[@jamesdrynan]

An astonishing performance by Sellers. One of my favorite scenes is when the doctor, played by Richard Dysart, discovers the truth about Chance. Chauncey Gardener was Sellers' ultimate achievement as an actor.

[@sues.8384]

Thank you for the great analysis!!

[@thesource190]

Please do another analysis on this film. Very fascinating.

[@SYVZS]

Thank you for the enlightened analysis

[@RoyalDudeness89]

8 years ago. Excellent job

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Thank you keep in touch!!

[@RoyalDudeness89]

@@Jcrashinthecar in the current linear sense? or sometime in the near future? haha wouldn't be surprised if I'm talking to me from 8 years in the future.. haa.. I actually would like to ask you a couple things about a couple things if you wouldn't mind? my email: [e-mail] Thanks

[@giobabi]

MASTERPIECE..

[@AllboroLCD]

One of the most beautiful films ever made quite honestly. At first watch, I had thought the message portrayed was just "Be kind. sincerely kind, and the universe will always take care of you" but the Kubrick'ian tongue in cheekness is rife throughout, which leads me to ask how such a movie even saw the light of day. Pre-internet, I suppose the wizards behind the curtain figured it would all go straight over our heads.

[@blake988]

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[@Jcrashinthecar]

Really appreciate that Blake. I hope you’ll sub the channel and keep in touch!

[@blake988]

@@Jcrashinthecar I subbed immediately after watching the video. Great content man

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Thanks for the support.. Absolutely, I have that book in my collection. I'm fond of Berger's, " The Sacred Canopy", as well. I'd also recommend the work of Goffman (Presentation of Self in Everyday Life) for more on social interaction and reality construction.

[@joeychiarolanza6310]

Jcrashinthecar enjoyed and appreciate your insights... Curious, why do you think they added the outtakes during the credits.?

[@romakayak]

I saw this at 16 years of age in 1980 at Bristol United Kingdom. It's now 43 years later, I'm 59 and wondering how I can stay alive with healthy for another 40 years.

[@richardbarrow4620]

One of my very favorite!!! Like Gene Wilder's "The world's greatest lover", both movies that fell through the cracks.

[@johnnychinstrap]

I was so touched by this film that it affected me deeply and continues to do the same 40 years later. I was first touched by its true genius but as I grow wiser I note that it even transcends genius. I am a brilliant man but require complex mathematical formulas and complexly structured sentences to express my understanding of MY reality. I think that the 13 minutes spent here did a great job, but one could discuss the different layers of this masterpiece et ex fine. I think the genius of Chance is in fact his simplistic clarity of thought. His genius transcends IQ since his messages can be accepted by all types of intellect and transcends observer bias. I could develop a complex economic model using Laplace and a Colleague did just that using Fourier to predict economic micro-trends for a major bank. But Chances simplistic understanding of the cycle of life in his garden is easily understood by all and I could never develop a control system model with such insight. I also spent several years composing a mathematical underlay to resolve some shortcomings of Einsteins SRT. I was so "PROUD" of myself when I successfully completed a photonics experiment to validate my model and the hundreds of pages of math I had developed. During a fateful Friday afternoon phone call, my mentor and best professor from University made the statement "If there is a God, God is Math." In an attempt to parody this statement I read the Hebrew version of Genesis and quickly realized it was a metric space. (that is a math space that explains things) and my hundreds of pages of math could be summarized with a math statement that simplistically stated was "LET there be light" . This math let statement merges science and consciousness. The fact that some Sheppard figured it out 4000 years ago without the high level math I had mastered to accomplish this, humbled and prophetically affected me. Whether you think Jesus was the son of God or just a wise man, the parallels in this movie can not be over looked. Only when we realize the limits of OUR intellect, will we truly be able to understand, since seeing requires an open mind as well as an open eye. This masterpiece gave me the ability to gain that insight and that is why i feel it is the best movie of all time. The true measure of a masterpiece is its ability to touch our soul. The fact that the author of this review chose to be safe in his critique , would cause me to grade this at a B+ to A-. Sorry occupational hazard. lol But nonetheless it was very well done. A brilliant but safe review.. lol

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the film. Your love for it flows through your words. Keep in touch!

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Well, thanks for just blowing my mind. Just like the movie did when I first saw it. Good Job genius-boy! I need to go listen to Kurt Vile now just to ramp down from your dissertation.

[@lindadann9202]

Excellent in all ways. I like the concept of seeds and the multiple televisions. Both Kosinski and Sellers shared in life many deceptions and disguises. The symbols that people rely on for truth, the manner by which language penetrates the unconscious motivations and decision- making defeating moral and rational- this is what we are confronting today in the US. Big time!

[@briancornish2076]

All true, a good explanation but luckily the film is also funny in a low key way and defies neat summary as all great art does, as a parable does

[@IDPYouTube]

Note the parallel earlier in the film the scene where he walked safe up the centre of the traffic lanes.

[@jackdaniels2905]

Not sure if Ashby was homaging Kubrick, or if Kubrick was involved, but there are some very interesting shots and connections. One shot that I've noticed, that hasn't been mentioned in other videos is the bedroom scene when the wife is talking with Chance, she does a shoulder shrug with a cheeky grin on her face. This shot mirrors the one in Eyes Wide Shut, when militiches daughter slyly backs away from Tom Cruise. Her expression is exactly the same.

[@anondalorian3719]

Jack Daniels this was released 20 years before Eyes Wide Shut

[@esyphillis101]

There is also the scene where he walks past televisions shaped like the monolith, sees his image projected in them, and the iconic 2001 theme plays. Like how the monolith elevates people to a higher state of being, Chance himself exists on a higher (simpler) state of being.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

There are a number of allusions to Kubrick,. Zarathustra for one

[@erestube]

Always enjoyed this film on a shallower level. Always saw the elite in this film as dupes. Never thought too much about projected reality. Never thought about my own projections on Chancy. Had only a nuance of understanding of the ending. Thanks for helping me think!

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

The concept of blank slates up for politicians, which is what they talk about at the end, is a very real strategy. "Hope and Change" never said "hope for what" or "change to what", it was all left to the listener to fill in their own answer, and hopefully vote for the dude gobbling up all your imagination points. Uh, it worked twice for him, so yeah, it's a real thing in politics.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

He was whatever we wanted him to be, and that was the point.

[@fishinged413]

Wow you did an amazing analysis of this film. You were ahead of your time. Today if you are paying attention you can see how true this film really was. We have been living in a false reality for many decades due to the media and Hollywood. It is a shame many did not understand this until now. Many are waking up to this false reality we have been living in..Many more are waking every day and as bad as it seems..It is an amazing time to be alive..We will witness the downfall of the people that have been lying to us all of our lives. God Bless 🇺🇲

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Thanks for your great message. You make several great points. I hope you’ll subscribe and keep in touch. Have a great weekend!

[@fishinged413]

@@Jcrashinthecar Thank You. Subscribed 🇺🇲

[@Im_No_Expert_72]

Brilliant. Thank you. ☦️🏅

[@bonscott602]

The simpler you can put things, the more you will be understood

[@ieatorbs]

I found he makes it very clear to the layman out there. If not... good luck.

[@ChrystalLynnCowgirlAstrologer]

Fantastic analysis!

[@allen5455]

Would you say, "simulacrum"? Or just "crumb"?

[@homerfj1100]

Has anyone linked this film to Heidegger?

[@laterdudesaint]

And in the end the pallbearers discussed who should become president, " Chauncey is our only chance"..

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Good points! Thanks for watching. Be sure to Subscribe to the channel. Top 200 film countdown happening now!

[@leemason4024]

Very worthwhile review! The only thing i might want to explore further is your conclusion that the pallbearers were truly looking to wake the public (us) up and become aware of the esoteric and free us from the exoteric world in which we have wrapped ourselves.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Really appreciate the feedback. Please subscribe and keep in touch!

[@34caminante]

Excellent analysis of the film and the story

[@chrsweden]

Great review of a fantastic movie !

[@jshelton9305]

This is a great review! Well done

[@MultiPeterL]

I rather see this movie as an example of Christian existentialism. Chance is a type of heavenly creature, child-like in his simplicity and naivety, visiting earth and very interested in what he sees and hears here. Being a type of angel or saint he has a profound effect on those who get to know him. He is Christianity's "Perfect Man", the Christian ideal of how man should be.

[@burgcarli929]

Chauncey is the owner of a great magic trick. Except, he doesn't know it. It's what makes the movie and character so endearing. Chauncey is self-possessed... A peaceful serenity that most of us will never know. This attribute gives him a gravitational pull, that belies the fact that he has no mass. One of my all-time favorite movies and characters.

[@luttimatos]

Well done. Thank you

[@Calculon1712]

Whats the piano music that plays at the start?

[@pianobanter]

Gnossienne 4 by Erik Satie. It's featured on the film's soundtrack.

[@PitiMiami]

This was a testament.

[@DancingCurrently]

Jcrashinthecar, I don't think we (as a general population) share a consensus on what words mean. Perhaps the definition, but not what words imply. Sarcasm and subtext play a role, but past experiences can color a word or phrase negatively or positively. Each character could see what they wanted to see in Chance. They would assume his words were an allegory that described his or her answer that they had already concluded, but Chance's words confirmed. Like you said, creating their own reality.

[@timheavyable]

Chance in his apron and bowler hat looks like a mason.

[@mortalclown3812]

I'm wondering how accidental that was, especially when added to the obvious images at the film's end.

[@JoshuaCraigStrain]

Yeah , the apron was not by Chaunce ! Sorry , it's like picking a scab - can't resist !! But seriously , this movie is loaded with all that stuff - coulda been a Kubrick film - plus the jazz/funk Zarathustra jam !

[@JoshuaCraigStrain]

@@mortalclown3812 None of it's an accident . Like the phrase TV Program . When it comes to this stuff - it's all planned out . Predictive programming .

[@pedal-ninja]

this movie helps me to understand current situation

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Yes, very relevant to today! Please subscribe and stay in touch!

[@gregoryhayes3900]

Peter Sellers snubbed for the Oscar…as usual

[@Jcrashinthecar]

It sucks, especially considering that Melvin Douglas won the academy award for supporting actor in Being There. However, there was tough competition that year and Sellers was in good company...Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Roy Scheider, and the ultimate winner, Dustin Hoffman. That's an all-star lineup. Sellers was truly amazing in the film and will never be forgotten!

[@alanwattstuffandmore6318]

great job ...

[@luttimatos]

how about your thoughts on the movie Dr. Strangelove?

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Hmm. Interesting choice. Another outstanding picture. I just may have to put something together on it. It would almost have to be a full-blown analysis, though, like this one, because of its depth. I love that film!

[@luttimatos]

Our Perception can be easily deceived as we can see it on the people in this movie. And we are all been deceived by the Illuminati. Propaganda, Distraction. CNN, FOX NEWS,HOLLYWOOD,MUSIC, 9-11

[@bearablepain592]

+luttimatos - exactly. Total foreshadowing of the 2000 election of an idiot and the screaming 9/11 jet engine at the funeral.

[@Redandranger]

How does a 9/11 jet sound different than a 9/10 jet?

[@HeidiIvy]

BEING- Being aware-

[@benquinneyiii7941]

What’s a tv?

[@mgk1234]

thank you !

[@stevemcnabb2071]

So, in reading some of the comments below I see that most people got the point and a few obviously did not hence their comments about Presidents Trump and Obama which proves the narrator's point exactly. Very good analysis on an excellent movie.

[@rabidgoldfish65]

Favorite "Commercial" Blues guitarist, Esoteric Clapton.

[@nagasesanagasesa7026]

"false reality" only will works like this if it is not really "false"

[@GriefDes]

Interesting analysis actually , especially when talking about the pyramid even if i have some deeper thoughts about it. but what's confusing is the absence of mentioning the (enlightenment symbols) on the original novel...

[@phyarth8082]

Poster of movie is amalgamation of Rene Margret surrealist painter The Son of Man and after rain paintings. Word amalgamation cane from alchemy. Freudian ideas of esoteric knowledge became 70 trillion dollar industry of ads, political campaigns, engineering of consent in nephew Edwards Barney hands.

[@YTfancol]

Wonderful film :-)

[@tonyjenkins6453]

Wow, very nice...

[@wynstansmom829]

Chance (s) are...William of Ockham was also a gardener.

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

Video made in 2012, me watching in 2021, besides the anagram, my how times have changed. Your intro speaks of how we as a culture share a consensus on what words mean. Yeah, that went belly up in 2014-2015. Now we don't even agree on what pronouns are or how many genders there are, and that's only the top snow flake of the iceberg. Maybe we did use words that way in 2012, but that time is as dead as the old man and Ben both! As for the rest of the analysis, well, there were a lot of words in it. Yes, I think there were. You promised esoteric, and one might say you delivered. But it's also worth pondering if such ponderings as this in 2012 wasn't part of the axe to society that broke our "cultural consensus on what words mean" a mere 2 years later.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

You make some good points. Thanks for watching…

[@Jcrashinthecar]

And what in your opinion is the film coveying?

[@willardglenn6935]

A command of the English language? Limited at best. An economy with language. Limited vocabulary but interpretations of his language was the play.

[@dannydontgoin237]

Wonderful review to a wonderful movie. Being There is one of those movies that goes out of its way to be just ambiguous enough to warrant discussion and different interpretations. Despite having a fairly straightforward central narrative, there is a whole other level to this movie you've tapped into that leaves it as open to interpretation as Eraserhead or Un Chien Andalou. It's a movie, movies are not reality. Maybe he really is walking on the water at the end. :)

[@orangewarm1]

Nice analysis. But i'd disagree with your assessment of 'reality.' there are no false realities or real realities. Reality is what you perceive, or as Picasso would say, 'anything you can imagine is real.'

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Thanks for contributing. Appreciate your perspective. Hope you'll subscribe to the channel and keep in touch!

[@ericmalone3213]

This film is a comedy based on a Jerzy Kosinski novel. Hal Ashby would be amused by how much Jcrash is reading into it.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

You think so?

[@ericmalone3213]

@@Jcrashinthecar If you know about Hal Ashby, yes, he would be amused by how much you're reading into the film. Have you read the Nick Dawson biography of Ashby?

[@Jcrashinthecar]

I would be honored to have amused Hal Ashby! Thanks for the compliment!

[@ericmalone3213]

@@Jcrashinthecar Lots of people read all kinds of things into song lyrics, poems, paintings, films, I'm not knocking it. Ashby did a great deal of preparation on his films, but he wasn't the sort of cat that would get into discussions about symbolism and esoteric paradigms, tho he wouldn't be disdainful of such discussions, he'd be amused. I enjoyed your video. CHEERS

[@cpiantes]

Pareidolia. Sometimes explanation places too much meaning on such a simple thing like this movie, just like its characters do on Chance the Gardiner himself. I will not go any further, lest I do the same.

[@mortalclown3812]

On the other hand, not acknowledging depth where it does exist short-sheets the soul's bed

[@144hatsoff]

google The Hallett Report No. 4. Peter Seller's lineage connects him to royalty and he left us 'codices' in this movie.

[@Im_No_Expert_72]

I would take what you say at the end a step further, and say that the path to ultimate victory over these metaphysical occultists, is only through and by alignment with God Himself. ☦️

[@waynetables6414]

That's a response that doesn't scare these people. The only true path to ultimate victory is through class solidarity.

[@robertchandler5055]

I LIKE TO WATCH...

[@zakkdavis1704]

good points!

[@carlkillough4196]

"Literal Religious" that's one hell of a phrase.

[@Praetor_Fenix420]

Chance is back!

[@MAL1C10US1NT3NT]

Praetor_Fenix420 ...and his name is Trump?

[@Praetor_Fenix420]

tragically yes, the ghost of Peter Sellers is very disappointed.

[@Jcrashinthecar]

Agree 100%...