Blind Spot (2002)

Three strangers are drawn together in search of Darcy, a man they all love who has been involved with some nasty underworld business.

Director:

Stephan Woloszczuk

Writer:

Stephan Woloszczuk

Stars:

James Franco, Mark Patrick Gleason, Morgan H. Margolis

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Franco	...	Danny
Mark Patrick Gleason	...	Wayne
Morgan H. Margolis	...	Darcy
Shawn Montgomery	...	April
Steve Ferguson	...	Jarvis
Albert James Harris	...	Mr. Merrick
Sam Dobbins	...	Clifford
Alex Demir	...	Race
Henry LaPlante	...	Mr. Bellini
Ike Gingrich	...	Red
Stephanie Bradley	...	Hooker
Neil Dooley	...	Mechanic
Maury Rubenstein	...	Old Timer
Michael J. Marcosa	...	Sheriff
Emily Dean	...	Perfume Clerk

Storyline

Danny, a handsome 17-year-old prep school student and swimmer head over heels in love with an older man, Darcy. When Darcy mysteriously vanishes before a planned trip, Danny searches for him with the help of two strangers who are also connected to his lover. An unexpected bond develops between these three as they trace Darcy's steps and uncover the dangerous secrets he has kept.

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Plot Keywords:

search | smuggling | photograph | disappearance | seduction | 

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 August 2002 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Public Pictures Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Wonderfully impressed by this mysterious thriller and the acting of James Franco

I agree with the leading notes, this is a splendid film, and remarkably well balanced when one considers the side tracks that could have been taken. All the performances are fine, particularly that by James Franco as Danny, who's convincing despair at having found love and lost it so quickly (and so violently) is very moving. Apart from his good looks, he essays considerable depth of character that should take him a long way as an actor. Only the ending was somewhat frustrating. It was too rushed, as if once the shooting was over, so was the film. I had become so immersed in Danny's story a little more fleshing out would have helped, for he did go through a visceral experience and lost his first love. To have him happily turning up back at school as if nothing had happened was simply unbelievable. Nonetheless, this is an excellent and mysterious thriller. Perhaps a little too ambiguous for the huge cinema audience that has been fed on pap for so long. I hope it does well, and I sure hope it makes it to DVD as soon as possible.