Blind Dating | 
| Actors: Frank Gerrish, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jane Seymour, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Ossie Mair
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 9279
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 2246689
UPC: 024543466895
EAN: 0024543466895
ASIN: B000YDMPA6
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: February 5, 2008
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A romantic comedy disguised as an American Pie-type sex romp, Blind Dating tells the story of a sweet young blind man who falls for a woman who is engaged to be married. Hottie Chris Pine plays Danny, who has never had a serious girlfriend. His annoying but well-meaning brother Larry (Eddie Kaye Thomas, American Pie) is intent on helping Danny lose his virginity by hooking him up with several inappropriate women. Then there's Dr. Evans (Jane Seymour), Danny's unorthodox therapist who has the odd habit of undressing as he talks about his dates. Though the scenes are played for laughs, there's something inherently creepy about them since Dr. Evans clearly needs to take a class on boundaries. Blind Dating has an uneven feel because it's trying to be too many things at the same time. It would've fared better had it concentrated less on Larry's shenanigans and more on the budding romance between Danny and Leeza (Anjali Jay), the receptionist at Danny's eye doctor's office. Because one of the central characters is blind, and another works for an optometrist, it is giving nothing away to say that part of the plot involves a surgical procedure that could potentially restore Danny's eyesight. It would've been nice to learn more about Leeza's Indian background; the film implies that the marriage her parents have arranged for her is a bad one (and it probably is). But it would've been interesting to see the family presented as more than caricatures. While not a great film, Blind Dating has some sweet moments, courtesy of Pine and Jay. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Great Chris Pine Movie May 28, 2009
Danny (Lacey, NJ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw the new Star Trek a couple weeks ago and it was awesome. I believe Chris Pine will become famous now because of it. So i went and checked out his few other movies. Princess Diaries 2 and Just My Luck were ok but im not into the Disney type. Then I bought Blind Dating and was glad i did. It is a very cute movie that has heart. Its funny, cute, and sad. I found myself laughing at parts and then tearing up later. Danny (Chris Pine) is a 22yr old blind man that goes on many blind dates to find a nice girl. Its also about how he deals with being blind. Eddie Kaye Thomas plays his brother, and Jane Seymour plays his psychiatrist. Both are believeable and great for their parts. Chris Pine is the best part of this movie and very talented in this role. I'm glad I got this movie because its a nice little movie that I will watch again and again.
 Ever had a really Bad Date? December 3, 2008
K. C. Collins (Tucson, AZ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You know, you don't have to be blind to enjoy this film. If you ever were on a date where you looked at the person and wondered "If I gave you a hundred dollars would you go away forever?" You would enjoy this film.
 A lot sweeter than it looks... (3 1/2 stars) November 12, 2008
Diane Moore
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
By the look of the DVD cover, or the poster, you would think this was a take-off on American Pie or something, especially with Eddie Kaye Thomas in it. It's not campy or tasteless, but actually a nice story.
Danny was blind from birth, and he has a lot going for him. Great personality, great looks, but he doesn't have a woman to share it with. With the help of his brother Larry, he goes on a few (slightly overacted) dates. But, he really likes the receptionist at his doctor's office, Leeza. Danny is being tested to participate in an experimental brain operation so he can see again. But, not that many have been performed. Even though he's comfortable in his own skin, he is tired of women feeling sorry for him because he is blind. So, he is thinking of getting that operation.
Meanwhile, Leeza has a secret. Though Danny doesn't know she is Indian, and doesn't really care, she has an arranged marriage coming up, but she's confused about her feelings for her future husband. Can she break that promise to her family to be with Danny? Will she tell him that she is going to marry someone else?
It was a touching movie with some tear-jerker parts. There was also some obvious bad acting and writing as well, but not enough to stop me from watching it. I think what kept me watching was the character of Danny. I really liked him and felt that he was genuine, and I was rooting for him to "get the girl," as well.
Cute movie, good for a rental.
Cute show and filmed in our home state July 12, 2008
J. Wilkinson (Ogden,Utah usa)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a good movie. Well also I have family as extra's in it. As it was filmed right here In Utah.!!!! wtg
Frothy love story mixed with disabilities and multiculturalism May 30, 2008
Jerry Saperstein (Evanston, IL USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Danny was born blind and he is now approaching his 21st birthday. He has a warm, supportive, loving Italian family. His brother owns a limousine that doubles as a bordello.
Danny thinks he is unattractive to women and with the help of his brother sets out to gain experience. This lays the groundwork for a series of comedic interactions with various women, all but one of whom consider Danny an object of pity. The one exception rejects Danny.
Danny's therapist keeps undressing in front of him, which loses its humor after the first time.
But, aha, there is an experimental surgical/scientific technique under consideration which could provide Danny with vision.
Mixed in with this is Danny's flirtation with the surgeon's assistant, an Indian girl. Sparks fly, romance blooms but is doomed for she is to be married to an Indian boy.
The story becomes a piece of how the cultures keep the lovers apart, the surgery and the inevitable, sugar-coated happy ending.
This is purely a feel good comedy of manners. It's fun, it's frothy and entertaining. Trying to mix in the heavy themes of Danny's unsighted life and the cultural gap between Indians and Americans works some of the time, but it doesn't add any weight or substance to the movie.
It's cute and enjoyable and nothing more.
Jerry
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