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List Price: $24.95 | | Label: MONTEREY VIDEO
Salesrank: 11205
Released: September 2, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
When life becomes a second language..
In an awe-inspiring fusion of dream/reality, this offbeat drama about man s search for meaning amidst the ache of despair chronicles Finn (David Strathairn), a middle-aged English teacher, as he enters a midlife crisis ignited by a recent tragedy.
Finn sets afoot selling encyclopedias to the town locals, however, his anxieties begin to consume him as he finds himself pursued by an unrelenting ghost. Circling through sleepless nights and desperate days, The Sensation of Sight intertwines lives of loneliness and disconnection, fatefully leading Finn toward an unexpected and sublime awakening.
The Sensation of Sight Reviews:
special time 
2008-11-19 - Best viewed when you have a special time. When it's over, you'll wish you had more of this type of time and more things like this movie to fill it.
a film you will never forget
2008-10-06 - Seeing The Sensation of Sight the first time was like meeting a quiet, brilliant and intense person who fascinated you. The more you watch this movie, the more drawn in and exhilarated you are by it and what it says about life. I couldn't wait to see it again; the second time was even better. It makes you look at the world and your own life in a new way; there are few films these days that change your perspective on life and death, but The Sensation of Sight does exactly that. I highly recommend it.
Nuanced, Entrancing Indie Gem, Straithairn, Gillies shine !!!
2008-09-09 - The previous writer does give away too much. A Sweet film that reveals more meaning with each viewing. I've seen this gem a half a dozen times and it does not disappoint with repeated viewings. Instead it rewards you with it's subtle nuanced craftsmanship and vision The ensemble cast hits on all cylinders. Straithairn is brilliant in a dark,yet somehow comic departure from some of his more stereotypical roles. Daniel Gillies is electric. There is nothing here to indicate the shoestring budget, beautifully filmed by award winning cinematographer Christophe Lansberg .First time writer / director Aaron Weidersphann brings together the whimsy of Capra, the pathos of Wes Anderson and the biting wit of Charlie Kaufman to this must see Indie delight. Like a sumptuous feast for the spirit.
Impacting and Meaningful
2008-09-06 - I went to see this film to support a friend who was involved in the project. Living in New York City, I have been exposed to a lot of independent film, some very good, but most too quirky and difficult to understand.
When I walked into Pioneer Theater to view this film, I didn't know that it was going to touch me in the deepest layers of my being. Every shot was beautiful; the actors lived in their roles, showing genuine emotion, and the story line was intelligent, dealing with issues that affect many of us in our own life.
The film asked important questions and didn't leave me hanging with those questions at the end. It offered insight and hope that wasn't insulting to the realities of everyday life. It left me feeling less alone with my own thoughts about similar questions.
This film is the best I've seen all year. I went back a second time and loved it even more. I look forward to receiving the DVD. I will be very proud to share it with my friends.
Melissa
A multiple award winning independent film
2008-09-06 - A multiple award winning independent film, "The Sensation Of Sight" is the story of Finn, a middle-aged English teacher entering a mid-life crisis precipitated by personal tragedy. Finn sells encyclopedias to town locals, as his anxieties mount and he finds himself pursued by an unrelenting ghost. This is the deftly portrayed story of loneliness and disconnection that in the end leads to an unanticipated awakening and personal redemption. Showcasing the talents of David Starthairn, Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies, Jane Adams, Ann Cusack, Elisabeth Waterston, Joe Mazzello, and Scott Wilson, all under the direction of Aaron J. Wiederspahn, "The Sensation Of Sight" is an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and community library DVD film collections.
