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Jan 15, 1999 · A blind man has an operation to regain his sight and falls in love with a woman he met in a resort. Inspired by the account of Shirl and Barbara Jennings, the film stars Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino.
- Irwin Winkler
- 108
- 3 min
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
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.
Jan 15, 1999 · A romantic drama based on a true story of a blind man who regains his sight and falls in love. The review praises the performances and the details of blindness, but criticizes the melodramatic plot and the unnecessary father subplot.
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.
Amy Benic (Mira Sorvino) falls in love with blind massage therapist Virgil Adamson (Val Kilmer) on a vacation. They face a dilemma when he decides to undergo a risky surgery that could restore his vision.
- (38)
- Romance, Drama
- PG-13
