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Blind Dating
Danny is a blind man who does not let his impairment get in the way of living his life to the fullest, except when it comes to love. Danny's brother sets him up on a series of blind dates, but all of them go disastrously wrong. Just when Danny is about to give up, he meets Leeza, a nurse who works for Danny's doctor. There is just one catch: Leeza, who is from India, is promised to another man.
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Plot Summary
A young man with a debilitating stutter, Danny, is set up on a series of blind dates by his friends. Despite his speech impediment, Danny finds himself drawn to the beautiful and quirky Monique. However, his stutter often gets in the way of his romantic pursuits, leading to awkward and humorous situations.
Critical Reception
Blind Dating received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who generally found the premise underdeveloped and the execution predictable. While some praised the performances, particularly Chris Pine's earnest portrayal, the film's humor and romantic storyline were often seen as falling flat.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to find its comedic footing, relying on predictable gags.
Chris Pine's performance offers a glimmer of potential, but can't salvage the weak script.
The romantic chemistry between the leads is underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some finding the film's premise amusing and Chris Pine's performance charming. However, many viewers felt the movie was too formulaic and lacked genuine humor or emotional depth.
Fun Fact
Chris Pine, who plays a character with a stutter, has spoken about the challenges and research he undertook to portray the speech impediment authentically.
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