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- 2023
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- 1 h 22 m
- 2023
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- 1 h 22 m
- 2023
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- 1 h 22 m
- 2023
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- 1 h 22 m
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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86% Positive
6 Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
76
86% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
14% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic is unlike any rom-com ever made, being blessedly free from formula, devoid of meet-cute dynamics, and disarmingly tragic in its set-up. That being said, it is also the most inspired and inspiring piece of bittersweet comedy romance ever made, defined by unwavering optimism and unrivaled hope in the face of God-given adversity.
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic gives Poikolainen’s fiercely charismatic lead performance such a thrilling, empathetic home.
Centering the character’s experience is pivotal to making the movie so effective, but when it deviates from those visual guidelines, it feels like it loses a touch of its power. As a trained actor with a camera on him throughout the entirety of the film, Poikolainen shoulders the task with a stoic grace and a sardonic wit.
The end result triggers a wave of empathy; not a kind of patronizing empathy, but genuine empathy — the type Ebert was talking about all those years ago. I doubt you've seen anything like The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic before, and you might never see anything like it again. Certainly not from Hollywood.
The cast and crew can take pride in the fact that they’ve crafted one of the more singular experiences of the year.
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic brings up the continued need for disabled directors and screenwriters. There’s certainly enough charm to spare from the film’s leads, but the storytelling too often relies on disabled people in peril and other tropes that simply regurgitate what we’ve seen.
The camera stays close to Jaakko, always at his eye level, blurring everything around him. But the script struggles to channel the character’s wonderfully playful, acerbic spirit.
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Production Company
It's Alive Films,
Wacky Tie Films
Release Date Feb 3, 2023
Duration 1 h 22 m
Awards
Jussi Awards
• 3 Wins & 5 Nominations
Beijing International Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
El Gouna Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
