At First Sight
- Val Kilmer: Virgil Adamson
- Mira Sorvino: Amy Benic
- Kelly McGillis: Jennie Adamson
- Steven Weber: Duncan Allanbrook
- Bruce Davison: Dr. Charles Aaron
- Nathan Lane: Phil Webster
- Drena De Niro: Caroline
At first glance (Original Title: At First Sight) is an American film drama from 1999 directed by Irwin Winkler, the screenplay by Steve Levitt and Oliver Sacks. . The main roles Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino are seen.
Action
The blind masseur Virgil Adamson (Val Kilmer ) working in a resort. There he met the New York architect Amy Benic ( Mira Sorvino ) know. She persuades him to a medical treatment, according to the Adamson can see again.
Adamson and Benic have a relationship that is placed on some heavy samples. Amy is being harassed by her boss, with whom she was married before. Adamson learns that he is going blind again.
Reviews
Roger Ebert compared the film in the Chicago Sun- Times newspaper of 15 January 1999 with the film Awakenings with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams.
TV Today 12/1999 described the film as cheesy and criticized the representation of Val Kilmer, praised for Kelly McGillis and Nathan Lane. TV Movie 12/1999 criticized the film as naive, but praised the performer.
Background
The film was shot in New York and in Piermont. The production amounted to 60 million U.S. dollars. The film played in theaters around the United States. 22.4 million U.S. dollars.