The Perfect Romantic Comedyby Galen-Anderson
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August 03, 2009:
So many romantic comedies nowadays are nothing more than star vehicles for the actors involved to make a load of money, it is very rare to find actual humor in any of those movies, but here is one where the actors are genuine in their performances and the script is bang-on. Chris Pine is superb as the lead evoking charm and sweetness to a character that could have been very cliched and heavy-handed. The rest of the actors surround him appropriately and his romantic interests whether they're serious or not are all funny, when the story does focus on one in particular it shows definite love between them and isn't at all fake. The most important thing that the movie doesn't do, thankfully, is become a full-on raunchy soft-core porn joke, which makes sense, the sex humor is limited for the sake of the main character, a virgin, and this works to show his nervousness in all the dates he has, especially the last one with a prostitute. The laughs are good and the message is clear, overall an excellent, if not one of the best romantic comedies ever.
'Disabilities' nad Possibilitesby Anonymous
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April 01, 2008:
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
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