Blind Dating (2006)

Director:

James Keach

Guionista:

Christopher Theo (writer)

Release Date:

26 abril 2007 (Malaysia)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Frase comercial:

Date at your own risk.

Plot:

A blind young man (Pine) thinks he finds love with an Indian woman (Jay), though their relationship is fraught with cultural differences.

Plot Keywords:

Blind Date | Blind | Brain Surgery | Dating | Operation

Comentarios de los usuarios:

'Disabilities' and Possibilities

Cast

Chris Pine	...	Danny
Steve Wellington	...	Young Danny (as Steven Wellington)
Frank Gerrish	...	Angelo
Dee Macaluso	...	Lucia
Austin Rogers	...	Young Larry
Ashlyn Yates	...	Young Marie
Megan Umberger	...	Girl in Park #1
Olivia Garvey	...	Girl in Park #2
Gabriella Helmstetler	...	Girl in Park #3
John Keach	...	Boy in Park #1
Kris Keach	...	Boy in Park #2
Jenni Flynn	...	Lids' Mom
Susan Dolan	...	Mrs. Luciano
Robert Conder	...	Mr. Luciano (as Bob Conder)
Sean Hammond	...	Dumbass Friend #1

También conocida como:

Blind Guy Dating (USA) (working title)
Blind Guy Driving (USA) (working title)
Cita a ciegas (Argentina) (DVD title) [es]

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language.

Duración:

Argentina:95 min | USA:95 min

País:

USA

Idioma:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Clasificación:

Portugal:M/12 | USA:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-11

Filming Locations:

Ogden, Utah, USA

Company:

Catfish Productions

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Leeza follows Danny out from the clinic for the first time, Danny claims his brother runs a limo service called Larry's Limos. But the limo service is actually called Lorenzo's Limo, which you can see in the many shots of the limo.

Quotes:

Danny: You remember when you tried to tell me what your family thought about love? Well, let me tell you what I think love is. Love is how you speak to me. You have a softness in your voice that- And love is how you touch me... and guide me showing me the way to go. And when we kiss-when we kiss... it moves me to my soul.

'Disabilities' and Possibilities

The title and cover of this DVD suggest a film that is more fluff than substance. But don't be fooled by these clues. BLIND DATING is a well-written (Christopher Theo), well-directed (James Keach - brother of Stacy Keach and husband of Jane Seymour) story about the coping of the visually impaired, the quirks of Italian and Indian families, brotherhood, and the gamut of finding the right partner in a world of essential blind dating! One of the reasons the movie works so well is the ability of actor Chris Pine to make us believe he is blind and convey the positive manner in which people with impairments 'view' those around them.

Danny (Chris Pine) was born prematurely and as a result is blind, and as he grows toward age 21 he feels he is unattractive to women. His family is warm, loving and Italian and supportive - especially his brother Larry (Eddie Kaye Thomas) who runs a Limo service and is constantly trying to find Danny his first physical encounter, be that with hookers, girls from the office or neighborhood, or just referrals - each of whom is a disaster when it comes to dealing with a date who is blind! Danny discovers an operation that implants a camera-like contraption in his brain that will allow him the possibility to see again, even if the images are simply black and white and indistinct. In the office of ophthalmologist Dr. Perkins (Stephen Tobolowsky) is a young girl Leeza (Anjali Ray) who is Indian and whose parents have arranged a wedding with a man she does not love. And yes, in time Danny and Leeza are attracted to each other in what appears to be a doomed relationship - for family reasons. Danny has his operation and is able to see some images, but the implant fails and Danny once again is without sight - but far from being without hope, as both his and Leeza's families undergo changes of heart.

There is a sense of love that emanates from the screen, due in part to the script, the direction, and to the acting. Chris Pine is exceptionally fine in a challenging role, finding the balance between courage, comedy, and tenderness that make his character believable and lovable, and never once making a move that breaks his image as a sightless person. The entire cast is fine, including a hilarious Jane Seymour as Dr. Evans, Chris' therapist with a penchant for disrobing in front of her sightless patient! But the aspect of the film that sets it apart from many is the presentation of everyday type prejudices that can be every bit as hampering as a physical impairments! This is a warmhearted, very human comedy with many messages. Grady Harp