Justine Bateman has not yet found her niche away from her TV-role as Mallory on the sitcom "Family Ties". A couple of movies and another bad series later and her career is still on the mend. However, while still on "Ties", she did this careful, absorbing telefilm about a young blind woman exerting her independence for the first time, moving out on her own and having her first intimate relationship. It's not as pat as one might think, thanks to smart writing, an efficient direction, and Bateman's lovely performance. Bateman isn't a charming, perky actress (like, say, Sandra Bullock), but she has an innate quality--a grounded, serious quality--that works well for a drama. She was OK as a bar-band rocker in "Satisfaction", but this movie captures a far less plastic personage and I was very impressed with her skills. *** from ****
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Justine Bateman amazed me
Sam-2854 September 2005
It has been a long time since I saw this movie, but I sure remember being highly impressed by Justine Bateman. She is an amazing actress, at least in this show.
In Family Ties, Justine Bateman plays an airhead and it must be her excellent acting that caused to be so unimpressed by her. In this movie, we see that Justine Bateman is definitely not an airhead.
I don't remember much about the movie except that it is worth seeing. Justine Bateman is not blind but she sure is convincing as a blind person.
I will enjoy seeing this movie again when I can.
In Family Ties, Justine Bateman plays an airhead and it must be her excellent acting that caused to be so unimpressed by her. In this movie, we see that Justine Bateman is definitely not an airhead.
I don't remember much about the movie except that it is worth seeing. Justine Bateman is not blind but she sure is convincing as a blind person.
I will enjoy seeing this movie again when I can.
Hidden Gem - Justine Bateman is Amazing
christian_mcneal15 March 2023
I remember when this movie was first aired and loving the story and Justine's performance. It's now Amazon Prime and I just finished watching it and it's exactly as I remember it. Her performance is amazing and so believable. You definitely feel her character's struggle and the emotions she's experiencing because of the strength of her performance. It's a story that everyone can relate to regardless of what your own experience is in life. It's definitely got that 80's TV movie feel but that's also what makes it great. I definitely recommend watching this if you get the chance. Justine's performance is worth it alone. I'll never understand why her career didn't reach the heights that it should have. She had the looks, personality, and acting chops to be a Hollywood A-list icon.
One of my favorites from the 80s
cvictoriac31 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Cute love story ... but more about a young woman finding her independence. It's harder for her since she is blind and her parents baby her in some aspects. In others she is a daredevil (skydiving). The boyfriend is so sweet and thoughtful. Such a heartthrob back in the 80s!! He makes one mistake and she freaks out.
Love her and her brother Jason playing her brother !!
I did want to slap the mom a few times though.
I forgot this was a made for TV movie until I saw the description on IMDB.
I tried to find this a few years ago. It was only on VHS and was close to $100. Was so glad when I found it streaming on Freevee.
Love her and her brother Jason playing her brother !!
I did want to slap the mom a few times though.
I forgot this was a made for TV movie until I saw the description on IMDB.
I tried to find this a few years ago. It was only on VHS and was close to $100. Was so glad when I found it streaming on Freevee.
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