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At First Sight is a 1999 American romantic drama film directed by Irwin Winkler and starring Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino. It is based on the essay "To See and Not See" in neurologist Oliver Sacks 's 1995 book An Anthropologist on Mars and inspired by the true life story of Shirl Jennings. The film was written by Steve Levitt.
- $60 million
- January 15, 1999
- Rob Cowan, Irwin Winkler
- Mark Isham
Jan 15, 1999 · Val Kilmer plays a blind man who undergoes an experimental surgery to restore his vision, but faces new challenges and conflicts. Based on a true story by Oliver Sacks, the film explores the themes of love, identity and disability.
- Irwin Winkler
- 108
- 3 min
Jan 15, 1999 · A blind man who has grown accustomed to blindness is offered an operation that may restore his sight. The movie is based on the true story of a couple who met and fell in love after he regained his vision. The reviewer praises the performances and the details of blindness, but criticizes the formulaic romance and melodrama.
Apr 10, 2024 · Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom at first sight, which means when first seen or considered. See example sentences from recent sources and related words and entries.
A blind masseur falls in love with an architect who wants to restore his sight with a revolutionary procedure. The film explores their relationship and the challenges of living with or without vision.
A blind massage therapist falls in love with a sighted woman and undergoes a risky surgery to restore his vision. Critics and audiences are divided on this 1999 film based on a true story.
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- Romance, Drama
- PG-13
