Trailer Blazer: 'Blindness'

Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 11:47 PM EST

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Deb Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 08:51 PM EST

You've got me interested in the movie and the book.

I think the movie you are thinking of, Patty, is "Right at Your Door".

Lene Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 06:22 PM EST

I'm lining up starting now.

P.Dot Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 04:13 PM EST

I actually saw a preview screening of the film a few months back in Toronto, and while it is a very interesting idea for a film, it did not come together at all for me. They didnt do nearly enough with the idea and, for having a pretty stellar cast, I thought they were all underused and underwritten. Danny Glover's character was downright laughable. I hope the final cut is better than what I saw, otherwise this one will be a huge letdown for most I'm guessing.

ANTM Freak Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 03:12 PM EST

The book was indeed amazing, couldn't put it down. So there's always the concern of how well the book translates to film but with the cast and director they've assembled I feel they can do it justice.

Patty Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 02:10 PM EST

Slezak's comment about husband/wife morning routine reminded of another trailer I saw - one goes out and gets infected with some horrible disease and the other won't let the spouse back in the house. What the heck is that movie? They seem sort of the same to me.

harry Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 02:10 PM EST

Where are the Triffids?

Mozz Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

I can't judge a product until i see it completely. That would be judging it blindly... get it, blindly... but the trailer is captivating, the novel was amazing, I'm buying a ticket.

Middento Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 02:07 PM EST

Oh my gosh, I am WAY more than excited about this film. In part, it's because it's one of the most thrilling books I've read in the last few years. But it also has quite the amazing pedigree on it, including really interesting casting, director and screenwriter choices. I'm sold.

Chris Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST

I have to echo the comments of ns and Laurie. I read the book maybe a little over a year ago, and it was extremely engaging. I'm a little wary of this being translated well into a visual medium since the plot surrounds "blindness." The audience was essentially as blind as the characters in the book at times, which I think was part of its entertainment value, even though the story is supposed to be one of those tales that teaches us about "the human condition." I think a movie version will show us too much to be nearly as effective, but the cast definitely has me excited.

Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 01:29 PM EST

More then half the films ever made are implausable. Its just a movie.

econruth Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

I was really into the trailer until the "whole world becomes blind" part.. It just seems a bit ridiculous. Maybe it's not a good idea to have a only a hint of a plot if that plot borders on implausable?

Laurie Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:55 PM EST

That book was awesome. Could not put it down. Hope the movie does it justice.

Nose Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST

I'm with you. There's nothing worse than seeing a trailer, getting excited about a movie, and then realizing you've already seen the best parts of said movie in the trailer!

ns Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:34 PM EST

For what it's worth, the source material is one of the most remarkable novels I've ever read. I'm curious to see how they were able to make a movie out of it.