"Blindness" is an excellent film in my opinion. The filmmakers clearly had a vision (excuse the pun) and were courageous enough to stick with it throughout the film. There were many instances where I expected the film to resort to more conventions in plot and execution, but the story remained rooted in its characterizations. The performances are tremendous, and look and feel so real. The film clearly functions as an allegory of the condition of the world, but the film stays focused on the localized story of these characters and wisely just leaves room for the macrocosm to be experienced and examined. And it does provide a hopefulness to it in the end that nicely counters its darker themes.
It's unfortunate that this film has been stigmatized since its weak debut at Cannes. The wide opening with very little business last weekend isn't going to help its financial future. Right now I think the people that have seen the film and appreciate it need speak up about it. Share your opinion with others so that this deserving film can get its viewers and not fall prey to the bad press. I know it will find an audience, if not on DVD, where often many great films get their dues (like "The Shawshank Redemption"). But really "Blindness" should get the respect and business that's relative to the vision and energy put into making it. It looks great, asks important questions and hits the right emotional notes.
I highly recommend it!
It's unfortunate that this film has been stigmatized since its weak debut at Cannes. The wide opening with very little business last weekend isn't going to help its financial future. Right now I think the people that have seen the film and appreciate it need speak up about it. Share your opinion with others so that this deserving film can get its viewers and not fall prey to the bad press. I know it will find an audience, if not on DVD, where often many great films get their dues (like "The Shawshank Redemption"). But really "Blindness" should get the respect and business that's relative to the vision and energy put into making it. It looks great, asks important questions and hits the right emotional notes.
I highly recommend it!