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facts.
At First Sight (1999)
is rated PG-13. Furthermore, it is 2
hours and 8 minutes long. This movie is
categorized under the drama and romance genre.
The official release date is January
15th, 1999. The
release date is for the Country of the United
States of America. The director was Irwin Winkler. The writers were Oliver Sacks and Steve
Levitt. The officially recognized stars
of At First Sight (1999); were Val
Kilmer, Mira Sorvino and Kelly McGillis.
The list of the 15 most important cast members is as follows:
- Val Kilmer (Virgil Adamson).
- Mira Sorvino (Amy Benic).
- Kelly McGillis (Jennie Adamson).
- Steven Weber (Duncan Allanbrook).
- Bruce Davison (Dr. Charles Aaron).
- Nathan Lane (Phil Webster).
- Ken Howard (Virgil’s Father).
- Laura Kirk (Betsy Ernst).
- Margo Winkler (Nancy Bender).
- Diana Krall (Singer).
- Brett Robbins (Ethan).
- Willie C. Carpenter (Jack Falk).
- Charles Winkler (Health Instructor).
- Drena De Niro (Caroline).
- Kelly Chapman (Susan).
The
synopsis follows. At First Sight (1999) is a drama romance story, out of New
York City. In
the U.S.A. and
in a mountain village, Virgil passes time by himself, ice skating. Meanwhile, Amy is a divorced architect, from New
York City. One
day, Amy arrives at the mountain village.
Additionally, Amy stays at the village’s hotel and resort. Amy wishes to get away, and, leave work
things behind. To start her stay, she
registers for a massage. It results
that, Virgil is the masseuse at the hotel.
Furthermore, he is a blind man.
Virgil gives Amy a professional massage.
Amy falls asleep on the massage table.
Virgil leaves for his home, and, he leaves Amy sleeping on the massage
table. Amy wakes up and searches for
Virgil. Amy is able to catch up with
Virgil, at a bus stop. When Virgil’s bus
arrives, Amy realizes that, Virgil is blind.
Virgil boards his bus, and, he arrives at his home. Coincidentally, Amy continues thinking about
Virgil, in her hotel guestroom. In fact,
she practices being a blind person.
Unexpectedly, Virgil knocks on her door.
Furthermore, Virgil asks Amy out on a date. Amy sarcastically agrees, to go on the
date. Virgil and Amy walk around the
village. Virgil describes everything, as
they are walking. Virgil and Amy arrive,
at the end of the village. At the end of
the village, Amy describes an abandoned building to Virgil. Oddly enough, the building is new to Virgil. It starts to rain, and, Virgil and Amy hide
in the abandoned building. Virgil and
Amy feel connected, to each other. A
short time later, Amy’s stay at the hotel ends, and, she returns to New
York City.
However, she cannot stop thinking about Virgil. Furthermore, she researches experimental
surgery techniques. Amy returns to see
Virgil, in order, to convince him to undergo an experimental eye surgery. Ultimately, Virgil becomes convinced, and, he
travels to New York City. The surgery is successful, and, Virgil can
see. Additionally, his relationship with
Amy progresses, and, he starts to live with Amy. Unfortunately, the fun times end fast. Virgil and Amy start to feel frustrated, with
each other. Virgil, also begins, to
experience complications from the surgery.
Eventually, Virgil leaves Amy’s apartment, and, his eye sight starts to
deteriorate. Director, Irwin Winkler,
does a good job. This romance story does
feel fresh and crisp. Furthermore, the
cinematography of the mountain village and New York City,
adds a lot of charm to this movie. The
writers do an equally good job. The
interaction between Virgil and Amy, feels authentic. Additionally, their interaction is very well
written; particularly when Virgil is a blind man. The officially recognized stars contribute
tremendously. They would be missed, if
they were not chosen. Special
recognition is merited to Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino. The Virgil and Amy characters are very
memorable. Overall, At First Sight (1999) earns the rating of 7 out of 10.
The
movie narrative of, At First Sight (1999),
is as follows. It is the winter, and,
Virgil prepares to ice skate in the forest.
In New York City, U.S.A.,
Amy is at the office. Amy is an
architect, and, she finalizes things before she leaves on vacation. At night, Amy drives through a forest. Amy thinks that she’s lost, and, she calls
Betsy for directions. Betsy is a woman
from the office. Amy notices Virgil ice
skating. Furthermore, Amy also recovers
her sense of direction. Amy arrives at a
hotel, located in a mountain village, and registers as a hotel guest. Additionally, she registers for a massage,
the next day. The next morning, Amy
arrives for her massage appointment. Amy
prepares for the massage. It results
that, Virgil is a masseuse. Virgil gives
Amy a professional massage.
Unexpectedly, Amy starts to cry during the massage. Additionally, she asks Virgil to stay, and,
finish the massage. Amy falls asleep on
the massage table, and, Virgil leaves quietly.
Amy wakes up and searches for Virgil.
In the hotel lobby, Virgil walks in order to leave the hotel. Furthermore, Virgil is blind, and, he uses a
hockey stick as a cane. Amy chases after
Virgil. Amy catches up to Virgil, at a
bus stop, in front of the hotel. Amy
attempts to pass time talking to Virgil.
Virgil’s bus arrives, and, Amy realizes that Virgil is blind. Amy attempts to apologize to Virgil, but,
Virgil doesn’t think twice about it.
Virgil boards the bus and leaves.
Virgil arrives and enters his house.
Virgil’s Seeing Eye Dog greets him.
Virgil talks to his dog about his day.
Unexpectedly, Virgil’s sister appears.
Virgil’s sister is named, Jennie.
Virgil and Jennie pass time talking.
Virgil also mentions Amy. Jennie
leaves Virgil his lunch and leaves.
Virgil continues talking to his dog.
In a hotel guestroom, Amy practices being, a blind person. Unexpectedly, Virgil knocks on her door. Virgil and Amy pass time talking. Amy also changes clothes. Virgil invites Amy to go out, and walk
around, the village. Amy sarcastically
agrees to go. Virgil and Amy walk around
the village. Virgil describes the
landmarks and the people they meet, as they are walking. Virgil has been blind since the age of
three. Amy tells Virgil that, she is an
architect in New York City. Amy and Virgil arrive, at the end of the
village. Amy describes an old building
to Virgil. It results that, it is
something new for Virgil. Amy describes
the building in a poetic way.
Unexpectedly, it starts to rain.
Amy and Virgil hide in an old building.
Inside the building, Virgil can feel the rain. Furthermore, Virgil feels alive. Amy starts to feel, what Virgil feels. Virgil feels Amy’s smiling face. At the hotel, Virgil gives Amy a
massage. During the massage, Amy asks Virgil,
if he remembers anything he saw. Virgil
says that, he remembers clouds, which he can touch. Amy shares a memory with Virgil. Amy thinks about horizons. Virgil continues with the massage. Amy continues talking to Virgil. Unexpectedly, the time ends. Virgil and Amy feel connected to each
other. Virgil invites Amy for dinner, at
his house. At his house, Virgil cooks
dinner. Unexpectedly, Amy calls to
cancel the date. Amy is on the road,
and, she is returning to New York City. Virgil feels upset. In New York City,
Amy’s architecture firm goes over a project.
Amy and a colleague continue talking about the project. Amy’s colleague notices that, Amy is inspired
and full of spirit. Amy shares that, she
met Virgil. The office cannot believe it. Amy does share that, Virgil is blind. Amy’s colleague is surprised. Furthermore, the colleague reveals that, he
is Amy’s ex-husband. Amy’s ex-husband is
named, Duncan. Amy works late into the night. A woman colleague warns Amy, about dating a
blind man. In reply, Amy shares her
relationship past. Additionally, Amy
shares her feelings about Virgil. In the
mountain village, Virgil plays ice hockey by himself. Unexpectedly, Amy arrives and joins
Virgil. Amy and Virgil start to ice
skate together. Amy shares, how she
became an architect. Playfully, Amy
shares that she was once married, and now, she is divorced. Virgil and Amy fall to the ground. They pass time talking and lying on the
ground. Virgil feels Amy’s beauty, and,
they kiss for the first time. At
Virgil’s house, Virgil and Amy have sexual intercourse. Time passes and at Virgil’s house, Virgil and
Amy pass time together. Jennie arrives,
and, Jennie and Amy meet for the first time.
Jennie does her chores, which she does, for Virgil. Unexpectedly, Virgil crashes into a chair,
which Amy moved. Jennie becomes angry at
Amy. Jennie and Virgil feel frustrated
with each other. Jennie and Virgil calm
down, and, Jennie leaves. Amy researches
options for cataract surgery. Amy
discovers a doctor, who performs an experimental technique. Amy calls the office of the doctor. At the hotel, Virgil runs on a
treadmill. Amy enters, in order, to talk
to Virgil. Amy talks to Virgil about,
the experimental cataract surgery. Amy
tells Virgil that, the doctor thinks that, he can perform surgery on
Virgil. Virgil feels frustrated and
leaves. Amy approaches Jennie, in order,
to talk to her about Virgil.
Additionally, she talks to Jennie about the experimental surgery. Jennie feels the same way as Virgil, about
the surgery. Amy is unrelenting about
the surgery. Amy arrives at Virgil’s
house. Amy tells Virgil that, she is
returning to New York City. Virgil tries to teach Amy, how he feels,
about things. Virgil and Amy pass time
together, in Virgil’s bedroom. The next
morning, Amy is in bed listening to Virgil; arguing with Jennie. Jennie becomes angry and leaves. Jennie and Virgil continue to argue outside,
and, Amy goes to be with Virgil.
Unexpectedly, Virgil tells Amy that, he is in favor of the surgery. Virgil and Amy travel to New
York City.
Virgil and Amy meet with the doctor.
The doctor explains the cataract surgery. The doctor convinces Virgil, to do the
surgery. Amy takes Virgil to her
apartment. Amy walks Virgil, step by
step, through the apartment. Amy shares
her architectural work with Virgil.
Virgil tells Amy that, he wants to have the surgery. Virgil undergoes cataract surgery. Amy and Jennie wait together. Jennie shares, what happened, to their
parents. It results that, Jennie has
always taken care of Virgil. The doctor
arrives to remove the eye patches.
Jennie and Amy are present in the room.
A TV camera crew also arrives.
The eye patches are removed, and, Virgil can see. Unfortunately, Vigil has a hard time adjusting. He also becomes erratic and emotional. Virgil calms down, and, he feels better. The doctor ends the day. The doctor explains the complications and
successes, of the surgery. Both Jennie
and Amy feel worried. Virgil sees
himself in the mirror, for the first time.
Virgil also sees Jennie, for the first time. Jennie feels sad, because, Virgil is going to
stay with Amy. Amy walks Jennie to her
car. Jennie shares how she felt, about,
taking care of Virgil. She also talks
about Virgil’s father leaving Virgil.
Jennie tells Amy that, Virgil goes behind a wall to hide. Virgil and Amy return to Amy’s
apartment. Virgil asks Amy, if he can
see her, without clothes. Amy shows
Virgil, her naked body. Virgil and Amy
visit a specialist, for Virgil’s recovery.
The specialist attempts to teach Virgil, perspective. Virgil feels confused. Doctor Aaron does a presentation, on or
about, Virgil’s surgery. Virgil passes
time walking through New York City. Amy joins him, from time to time. Virgil attempts to apply for a job, as a
masseuse. However, he doesn’t know how
to read, and, he doesn’t fill out the application. Virgil starts to feel frustrated, with Amy. Virgil is interviewed by a television news
crew. Virgil’s father watches the
interview on television. Virgil’s father
calls Jennie. Virgil and Amy eat dinner
at a restaurant. Virgil continues being
frustrated, with Amy. Amy returns the
frustration to Virgil. Virgil passes
time learning objects. Unexpectedly,
Jennie arrives at Amy’s apartment.
Jennie takes Virgil, to see their father. However, Jennie didn’t tell Virgil, where
they were going. Virgil refuses to see
his father, and, he leaves. Amy returns
to her apartment. Amy finds Virgil
sitting in the dark. Virgil and Amy
attend Duncan’s birthday
party. The party is a surprise
party. Duncan
is Amy’s ex-husband. They pass time
talking alone. They talk about their
professional and personal lives. Amy
kisses Duncan on the mouth. Virgil watches from a distance. Virgil confronts Amy, about kissing Duncan. Amy doesn’t understand the
confrontation. Virgil and Amy become
distant, from each other. Virgil is
angry, and, he breaks a glass wall that, is part of Duncan’s
apartment. Virgil and Amy leave the
party. At Amy’s apartment, Virgil and
Amy continue to be distant, from each other.
Virgil visits the specialist, by himself. Amy leaves on a business trip, to Atlanta. Virgil passes time with the specialist. The specialist, takes Virgil to a strip
club. At the strip club, the specialist
and Virgil pass time talking, about life.
The specialist attempts to teach Virgil, perspective. From this point forward; the series of
events, take the viewer, to the end.
Virgil starts to experience trouble with his eye sight. Ultimately, Virgil leaves Amy’s
apartment. Finally; you have to watch,
in order to know, how this movie ends.
The
movie narrative of the feature film, At
First Sight (1999), ends with some Hollywood
facts. The country of origin is the United
States of America. The official language is English. There are other notable release dates. The other notable release dates are: U.S.A.,
January 12, 1999 (Premier);
Canada, January 15, 1999; South
Korea, February 13, 1999; Australia,
April 22, 1999 and U.K.,
April 30, 1999. There are 5 filming locations, in total, for
this feature film. All of the filming
locations include the following: the
State of New York, U.S.A. and New York City, New
York, U.S.A. There is box office data for this movie. The original budget is estimated at, $60
million USD. On its opening weekend,
this movie made $8,444,321 dollars. This
movie is closed in theaters on March
26, 1999. The gross profits,
that are reported, are $22,326,247 USD.
The filming dates, that are reported, are January 7, 1998 to April 1, 1998.
The production company is Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM). There are several distributors for this
particular movie. Some of the
distributors include the following; Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) (U.S.A), Chapel
Distribution (Australia),
Olive Films (Canada
and U.S.A.),
Varus Video (Russia)
and Argentina Video Home (Argentina).
To
end and as always, RB28’s Movie Narratives, encourages you to continue reading
the posted movie narratives. The
aforementioned blog strives to provide basic information, so that it, becomes
inspiration. Movies are a great pleasure
to RB28’s Movie Narratives, and, the blog’s author hopes that they are for you
as well. For this week, and in conclusion,
the feature film was At First Sight
(1999). RB28’s Movie Narratives looks
forward to seeing you next week, when another movie will be highlighted.
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08/14/2019
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