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At First Sight (1999)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 10/21

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10/21: Had At First Sight been filmed during the 50's, it would be a staged play.

Thanks to Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino, it never happens for a minute. Their realistic acting is the best thing going. Playing characters who are based on real-life people, they get a lot of things right about feelings and approaches, leaving me duly impressed. Along the way, there's an unresolved father-son scene which is on the mark.

A top-notch actor, Val Kilmer certainly understands the requirements and plays his role to perfection. Mira Sorvino is a natural. They make the movie their own way which is sometimes sensual. The secondary cast is interesting as it includes Kelly McGillis, Bruce Davison, Steven Weber, and Nathan Lane.

Watching the film can be awkward at times, and a step feels missing here and there after the couple is together in New York City. However, things move along while Virgil presents an example of somebody who doesn't belong and Amy is the idealistic type who doesn't understand what disability acceptance means. Everything I've seen has been correctly captured.

All in all, At First Sight is a well-made movie with exemplary acting from Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino.