You forgot two things. That Shirley Maclaine was in this movie, and was actually palatable. Might actually have been one of the funniest “love scenes” of all time. And secondly, what you thought of the ending.

I never really thought he was retarded, just simple, which is a big difference. Chance viewed the world on such simple terms that higher forms of thought were simply not necessary. While definitely a satire in the way people interpreted what he said, it also illustrated that real truth is simple, and expressing that truth can be profound.

I did wonder at the end if he was just too stupid to know what should have happened there, or if there was in fact some divinity involved. Poking the umbrella in made it even more interesting.

Keep up the great work. I always look forward to getting your recommendations.