Movie about a retarded guy. Everyone is told he is a genius.

CatchPhrase

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My psych teacher brought it up. I think it sounds interesting.
It is about a retarded guy and everyone is told he is a genius. People ask him questions then he would give a stupid response and everyone would try to decipher his brilliant answer.
Part of the plot has something to do with it being a social experiment.
Sorry I can't give more information but any suggestions are appreciated.
 

Ronstang

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Originally posted by: CatchPhrase
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Being There...Peter Sellers...1979

Thats it.

It is actually a hilarious movie if you watch it and pay close attention. Peter Sellers is absolutely brilliant in this, his last role.
 

GoodRevrnd

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Originally posted by: Ronstang
Originally posted by: CatchPhrase
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Being There...Peter Sellers...1979

Thats it.

It is actually a hilarious movie if you watch it and pay close attention. Peter Sellers is absolutely brilliant in this, his last role.

Ya this is a brilliant movie. Everyone I make watch it doesn't like it though, but I guess the subtle humor and commentary is lost on them. :thumbsdown:
 

Sentrosi2121

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I didn't think that ATOT had an autobiography out yet, let alone a made-for-VHS movie either.
 

nerp

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Originally posted by: GoodRevrnd
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Originally posted by: CatchPhrase
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Being There...Peter Sellers...1979

Thats it.

It is actually a hilarious movie if you watch it and pay close attention. Peter Sellers is absolutely brilliant in this, his last role.

Ya this is a brilliant movie. Everyone I make watch it doesn't like it though, but I guess the subtle humor and commentary is lost on them. :thumbsdown:

You need smarter friends. :)
 

bignateyk

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On a related note, has anyone read flowers for algernon? Talk about a depressing ending... I still remember it years after I read it.
 

Lonyo

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Originally posted by: bignateyk
On a related note, has anyone read flowers for algernon? Talk about a depressing ending... I still remember it years after I read it.

I was just watching a commentary on a Starcraft match and this book was brought up.
Never read it, but the entire plot was given.
 

Pheran

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Originally posted by: GoodRevrnd
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Originally posted by: CatchPhrase
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Being There...Peter Sellers...1979

Thats it.

It is actually a hilarious movie if you watch it and pay close attention. Peter Sellers is absolutely brilliant in this, his last role.

Ya this is a brilliant movie. Everyone I make watch it doesn't like it though, but I guess the subtle humor and commentary is lost on them. :thumbsdown:

I liked it, but it has a WTF ending.