As a theatrical filmic exercise, "Blind Date" is a fair experiment. Just don't go expecting to see a movie.
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09/17/09
Blind Date (2009)
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Reviews Counted:20
Fresh:7
Rotten:13
Average Rating:4.9/10
Consensus: Despite the chemistry of stars Patricia Clarkson and Stanely Tucci, Blind Date's stagey direction and underdeveloped story make it feel more like a rehearsal than a performance.
Reviews for Blind Date
1 - 20 (sorted by fresh rating; UK critics are listed first)
It’s the kind of two-hander that relies solely on the chemistry of the actors, both of whom banter, parry and bum rush their way through various left turns with grace. Their pas de deux almost makes up for this threadbare tragedy’s no-win endgame. Almost.
09/23/09
Far more than an actors' exercise, this theatrical piece conveys the heartbreak of a married couple who have lost their 5-year-old daughter in an auto accident.
09/23/09
It's about watching two always-fine actors do a lot with very little.
09/25/09
Popularity of the two stars could make the film an arthouse hit; they're a joy to watch.
01/25/08
Top CriticA well-written and insightful drama built around two beautifully modulated performances by Tucci (who directed) and the always-marvelous Patricia Clarkson.
09/21/09
Too psychological and "film school" for some but a fine homage to Theo Van Gogh's integrity and courage as a filmmaker and student of the human condition.
10/12/09
The film never lifts itself above its origin as a well-meaning, underdeveloped exercise.
09/25/09
Top CriticIt does feel very stage bound, very formal.
09/21/09
Top CriticIt's overly faithful to the original and to Van Gogh's preferred three-camera setup.
09/23/09
Boasts natural, well-nuanced performances by Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson, but it's often an awkward blend of romance, drama, comedy and tragedy that eventually becomes tedious and dull while leaving you underwhelmed and unmoved.
09/26/09
Aside from a few amusing scenes, it mostly comes across as a dry exercise, and the ending is so grim that much of the earlier charm might be forgotten.
01/21/08
A depressing tale of a couple whose relationship is running on empty.
10/03/09
[Patricia] Clarkson has the ability to make any character interesting, but if there's ever been a test of how enjoyable it is to watch a film just because she's in it, this is it.
09/24/09
Merely a depressing curiosity.
09/24/09
A remake of a film by murdered Dutch director Theo van Gogh, it fails to captivate despite -- or perhaps because of -- the frantic acting efforts of Tucci and the normally reliable Patricia Clarkson.
09/25/09
Behind all the role playing is a movie that feels uncertain in its tone and style, more exercise than drama.
09/21/09
Since neither character is ever explained or examined with any real insight, the viewer ceases to care early on. The overriding effect is paralyzing tedium.
09/23/09
The characters are barely introduced before we're plunked right into their angst-fest.
01/28/08
Ultimately, the joke goes on too long -- for the couple and for us -- and the film fades away before the final fade-out.
09/25/09
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