Blind Horizon (2003)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Michael Haussman

Writers:

F. Paul Benz (writer)
Steve Tomlin (writer)

Release Date:

5 March 2004 (Italy)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

The enemy is within.

Plot:

Frank loses his memory after being shot in small desert town in New Mexico. As he tries to retrace his steps and figure out his true identity...

Plot Keywords:

New Mexico | Balloon | Assassination | Shot In The Head | Memory Loss

Cast

Val Kilmer	...	Frank Kavanaugh
Neve Campbell	...	Chloe Richards
Sam Shepard	...	Sheriff Jack Kolb
Noble Willingham	...	Deputy Shirl Cash
Amy Smart	...	Liz Culpepper
Gil Bellows	...	Dr. Theodore Conway
Giancarlo Esposito	...	J.C. Reynolds
Charles Ortiz	...	Nico
Leo Fitzpatrick	...	Sterling
Trajan Cuevas	...	Dale Petmecky
Jesus Mayorga	...	Dwight Petmecky
Cole S. McKay	...	Burly Trucker (as Cole McKay)
Guadalupe A. Garcia	...	Navaro
Faye Dunaway	...	Ms. K
Ellen Blake	...	Helsa

MPAA:

Rated R for language, violent images and brief sexuality.

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Canada:14A (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Germany:16 | Italy:T | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #39494) | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Millennium Films

Trivia:

The film was originally going to be titled "Black Point" after the small desert town in New Mexico where the story takes place.

Quotes:

Frank Kavanaugh: There is a conspiracy to kill the President of the United States and I know something but I don't know how and it's happening in your town sheriff.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Blind Horizon: The Cutting Room (2005) (V)

Soundtrack:

Baila Mi Changuito

Excellent mystery

I noticed a lot of people saying the plot in this movie is too complicated. Perhaps. If you go to see a movie for simplicity and lots of action. If that's the case, this movie isn't for you. However, if you like to work things out in your mind while you watch an enjoyable storyline and deep plot; then look no further. I'm surprised this movie didn't get higher marks -as surprised as I am that it wasn't showcased more with other mainstream movies. With names like Val Kilmer, Amy Smart, and Neve Campbell. I enjoyed every second of this film and I think it's well worth seeing at least once to see of you agree.

Performances by the cast were right on the money. I read someone putting Amy Smart down for her hair being less that glamorous... OH BROTHER. Don't know many nurses that work the late shift, eh? Besides it was fine and she still looks cute. Neve, on the other hand WAS gorgeous with a cute bob. However, appearances don't matter in this film. They all did a great job. OK, maybe Sam Shepard phoned his role in... but he was highly believable and a small town sheriff.

Val Kilmer was awesome in his quirky way. He made you believe he really did have amnesia. You could definitely tell where he put his own nuances to the role. He's quite a perfectionist... and a genius.

The directing was well-placed. There were other stories to tell for such a small town and this movie showed them all without leaving the central theme. The mystery unravels bits and pieces at a time; like it should and you never REALLY know for sure what's going to happen next. Terrific! I voted 9/10 because I haven't seen such a tremendous film so well hidden before. You be your own judge, but definitely give this film in the shadows a try.