- Release Date: 2006
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: David Strathairn, Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies, Jane Adams ... see all
- Director: Aaron J. Wiederspahn
- Plot: This off-beat drama about man's search for meaning amidst the ache of despair chronicles Finn, an introspective English teacher entering a mid-life crisis impelled by a recent tragedy, as he... Read more
User Reviews
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Sep 22, 2008
poetzak - yahoo.com
Sep 22, 2008poetzak - yahoo.com
The title is much more exciting than the boring movie that is is. Would be better with English accents. Has few actors, few wardrobe changes.... Full review
Thoughtful, beautiful film
Aug 28, 2008
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Aug 28, 2008bryantharvey - yahoo.com
I saw this film in NYC and was impressed by its thoughtfulness, excellent acting and cinematography, and strong directing, especially considering this is a first-time director. David Strathairn is amazing, but so is Jane Adams, Ian Somerhalder, Elisabeth Waterston (Sam's daughter),... Full review
A True Art Film
Feb 24, 2008
sgstathis - yahoo.com
Feb 24, 2008sgstathis - yahoo.com
A journey through the long dark tunnel of despair in search for light at the other end. This film doesn\'t reflect a mood, it is a mood. It is however the type of film where you don\'t know where it\'s going,... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Sep 03, 2008Moviemaker Magazine, NY
Mallory Potosky (MM): The overall look of the film is very bleak.
Aaron Wiederspahn (AW): I wouldn't describe the look of the film as bleak.
I thought it was an honest approach to the film's subject matter.
... Full Review
| Jul 18, 2008Boxoffice Magazine
is of exemplary American filmmaking, whose direction and superb performances make up for a solemn script.....it creates its share of awkward humor....its astute American filmmaking will leave an impression with all who lay Sight on it....Strathairn is both charming and empathetic in exuding his own brand of isolationism;....Surrounded by an outstanding supporting cast, Finn is far from the only one grieving..... ... Full Review
newsblaze.com
much more would spoil the mystical flow and pervasive psychological mystery.... ... Full Review
The Portland Mercury, OR
For a movie as well acted as this, it's unfortunate.... ... Full Review
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Seattle Film Events
nwsource.com –
2008-09-11
CENTRAL CINEMA: 1411 21st Ave. Tickets: $5 unless indicated.206-686-6684; central-cinema.com.Any film running past 11 p.m. is 21+."The Sensation of Sight."An English teacher sets off to sell encyclopedias after going through a life-altering crisis. ... Full Article
The Sensation of Sight
villagevoice.com –
2008-08-26
Aaron Wiederspahn's feature debut, The Sensation of Sight , blurs the line between illness-in this case borderline-autism-and plain loneliness, gently suggesting that solitude can often be a malady in itself. ... Full Article
GOING DOWN IN BLAME
nypost.com –
2008-08-22
'THE Sensation of Sight," the first feature by director-writer-producer Aaron J. Wiederspahn, features a splendid performance by David Strathairn, who played legendary TV journalist Edward R. ... Full Article
The small-town oddballs in "The Sensation of Sight" are weighted down by some obscure tragedy, but as this long, lugubrious weepie makes its way toward revelation and redemption, it becomes clear that the really oppressive thing here is the filmmaking... ... Full Article
Mumbai: Exclusive international distribution of Indie The Sensation of Sight, an Eithor/Or Films production, directed by Aaron J. Wiederspahn, has been signed by LongTale International. ... Full Article

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