An average movie

I already saw this movie but, since it was a while back and since it was available on Netflix, I thought I might as well check it out again. Well, after all these years, I have to admit that it is not so bad at all and there is no doubt that Al Pacino gave here a really strong performance. Still, to give him the Academy Award for the Best Actor was such a lame way to make amends after snubbing him 4 years in a row in the 70’s when he was really at the top of his game (Indeed, back then, he was nominated but didn't win for ‘The Godfather’, ‘Serpico’, ‘The Godfather: Part II’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon’). Concerning Chris O'Donnell, back then, he was considered as the next-best-thing, at the same level as Leonardo DiCaprio, but his career turned out to be only decent at best after all. Anyway, coming back on the movie itself, even though I have to admit that it was entertaining, the damned thing was too long though. Furthermore, the characters didn't really work in my opinion. I mean, Pacino did a such a great job that he delivered the most charismatic blind man that ever lived but I think it did backfire because he was actually so much more attractive and interesting than most average guys that actually can see. As a result, it is pretty obvious that he could seduce so many women if he wanted to so his depressive state was never really convincing to me. Concerning O'Donnell, sure he was playing a decent kid with a heart gold but I had a hard time to root for this guy who was basically an uncharismatic whiner. Anyway, to conclude, in spite of its flaws, I have to admit that it is still decent drama though and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you are interested in Al Pacino’s work.

6/10