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Genre: Comedies, Black Comedy, Comedy, Betrayal, Recommended, Character Study, Theatrical Release, Comedy
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Cast/Crew: Hugo Weaving, Russell Crowe, Geneviève Picot, Jeffrey Walker, Heather Mitchell
Description:
This diabolically clever debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse swept the Australian Film Institute's 1991 annual awards. A blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper, and his only friend form an erotic and psychological triangle in this dry black comedy. Martin (Hugo Weaving) is a blind man who takes photographs as proof that the world he hears and touches is the same one that other people see. He lives as a quiet recluse, settled into a strict regiment with almost no contact with the outside world except for weekly visits from Celia (Geneviève Picot), his housekeeper. Celia is deeply in love with Martin and routinely attempts to seduce him, while he continuously rebuffs her advances. One day Martin befriends Andy (Russell Crowe), a dishwasher at a local Italian restaurant. Andy and Martin become close, and Martin asks Andy to describe his photos. He trusts Andy to tell the truth, and Andy becomes Martin's eyes, detailing the world around him. However, Celia's obsession with Martin becomes dangerous, and she plans to seduce Andy in an attempt to lure Martin back to her. When Martin catches Celia and Andy in their lie, he is left with the disturbing realization that Celia is out of control. However, this knowledge is also a catalyst for change, enabling him to free himself from Celia and move forward in his life. Weaving delivers a quiet and contemplative performance full of a rich and imaginative inner life, supported by Crowe, who is charismatic and charming in this early role.
Review:
Multi-layered and intensely original, this is the widely-acclaimed story of a blind man whose deeply rooted mistrust of humanity prompts him to compulsively take photographs that document his world. The only problem is, he's got to get somebody to describe his pictures to him. And when there's no one you can trust, it's hard to find someone on whom you can rely. Source: Warner Home Video
Release Notes:
DVD Features: Region 1 Amaray Case Letterboxed - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 - English Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0 - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Jocelyn Moorhouse (Director) 2. Hugo Weaving (Star) Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Text/Photo Galleries: Photo Galleries - 1. Martin's Photo Album
ItemID: 1039401
StockID: 71154
UPC: 794043694226
ISBN: 6308771139
Catalog Number: TRN 6942
Rating: R (MPAA)
Release Company: Warner Home Video
Format: DVD
In Print Date: 11/2/2004
Original Release Year: 1991
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English (English Subtitled, Spanish Subtitled)
Closed Caption: No
Runtime: 1Hr 30min
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