A blind chance

Well it seems as though the first proper review of "Blindness" is out from Cannes.


Justin Chang was not impressed with Fernando Meirelles film of the beloved novel by Jose Saramago.

It seems are first major contender has wobbled a little out of the gate. Over at Awards Daily there is another review saying the same thing. The film does not have impact.

"Despite a characteristically strong performance by Julianne Moore as a lone figure who retains her eyesight, bearing sad but heroic witness to the horrors around her, Fernando Meirelles' slickly crafted drama rarely achieves the visceral force, tragic scope and human resonance of Saramago's prose."

Bad news for the film, but good news for Julianne Moore who turns in another strong performance in "Savage Grace" (see trailer below) who may have a shot at the Oscar shortlist come January. Still it is disappointing to be able to visualize a film in your head as you read the book, and then read a review like this. Indifferent reviews are really the worst for a film, especially when so many of us have such passion about movies, and especially from a publication such as Variety.

That all being said, there are a few good reviews to be found, so perhaps this space should be watched still.