Blind (2017)

A novelist blinded in a car crash which killed his wife rediscovers his passion for both life and writing when he embarks on an affair with the neglected wife of an indicted businessman.

Director:

Michael Mailer

Writers:

John Buffalo Mailer, Diane Fisher (story by)

Stars:

Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alec Baldwin	...	Bill Oakland
Demi Moore	...	Suzanne Dutchman
Steven Prescod	...	Gavin
Eden Epstein	...	Ella
Dylan McDermott	...	Mark Dutchman
James McCaffrey	...	Howard Cunningham
Viva Bianca	...	Deanna
Drew Moerlein	...	Tim Landry
John Buffalo Mailer	...	Jimmy
Gerardo Rodriguez	...	Frank
Chloe Goutal	...	Becca
Valence Thomas	...	Police Officer
Jabari Gray	...	Andre (FBI Agent)
Rae Ritke	...	Michelle Oakland
Dorothy Lyman	...	Judge

Storyline

Bestselling novelist Bill Oakland loses his wife and his sight in a vicious car crash. Five years later, socialite Suzanne Dutchman is forced to read to Bill in an intimate room three times a week as a plea bargain for being associated with her husband's insider trading. A passionate affair ensues, forcing them both to question whether or not it's ever too late to find true love. But when Suzanne's husband is let out on a technicality, she is forced to choose between the man she loves and the man she built a life with.

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Plot Keywords:

yoga | court ordered community service | reading aloud | volunteer | perfume | 

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Taglines:

Love... Unexpected.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including some sexual references, and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Reunites Demi Moore and Alec Bladwin who previously worked together in The Juror (1996).

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Goofs

In the library scene where Alec Baldwin's character gives an impressive lecture, it is clearly heard that a crew member is saying the phrases then Alec Bladwin repeats them so each phrase is said twice.

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Connections

References The Karate Kid (1984)

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Soundtracks

Through Your Eyes
Performed by Amy Lee
Written by Amy Lee

User Reviews

Cliche everywhere but still captivated

It's a relaxing and easy one. Nothing was significant or impressed but captivated enough for me to finish to the end.

The scripts and contents left quite some room to improve. I am not sure it was the cast or story to keep me watching. Somehow I was not bored by its predicable scenarios. It could have more layers and intellects to deepen its storyline. Demi and Alec were a little bit odd couple thrown together. I would prefer Nicole Kidman to play the role.

It's a lukewarm movie not intending to generate any publicity. It's certainly not a break out for its director. Maybe it is too safe to be memorable so to speak.

You may give a shot with your spear time.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 August 2017 (Kuwait)

Also Known As:

Blind TV Edition

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,522, 16 July 2017

Gross USA:

$12,522

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$98,280

Company Credits

Production Co:

Michael Mailer Films, AMPM Enterprises, Michael Mailer Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min 106 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1