Blindness

A mysterious epidemic of blindness sweeps through a city, plunging its inhabitants into a state of chaos and despair. As society rapidly breaks down, a small group of sighted and newly blind individuals struggle to survive in an abandoned apartment building. They must band together and confront the worst aspects of human nature to endure the horrific conditions and find a way out of their predicament.

Blindness received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its bleak depiction of humanity and graphic violence to be overwhelming and gratuitous. While some praised the film's ambition and the performances, particularly Julianne Moore's, the overall consensus was that the film was a disturbing and unpleasant viewing experience that failed to offer profound insights into the human condition.

• Paints a disturbingly bleak picture of humanity pushed to its limits.
• Visually striking but often difficult and unpleasant to watch.
• Performances are strong, but the narrative struggles under its own grim weight.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be intensely dark and disturbing, with many expressing a strong negative reaction to its graphic content and oppressive atmosphere. While some acknowledged the film's artistic intent and the actors' efforts, the majority found it to be an overwhelmingly unpleasant and depressing experience that was hard to recommend.

The film's director, Fernando Meirelles, initially refused to direct the movie because he found the book too disturbing, but eventually changed his mind after being persuaded by producerrification's conviction.