Seeing is surviving.|Jan. 07, 2022|Canada|92 Min.|n/A
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;Sci-Fi;&;Fantasy;Thriller
Description: “See for Me” (2022) is a thriller that blends elements of Audrey Hepburn’s classic “Wait Until Dark” with a “Call of Duty”-style video game. This unique concept is likely to attract curious viewers, though the film struggles to fully deliver on its intriguing premise. Directed by Randall Okita, it falls short of creating deep emotional engagement, often feeling more like a moderately stylish exercise than a compelling story.
The protagonist, Sophie (Skyler Davenport), is a former downhill skier whose career ended after she became legally blind. Now bitter and withdrawn, Sophie rejects her mother’s encouragement to return to skiing and instead takes up housesitting jobs. She uses these opportunities to steal valuable items from the homes she watches. The story begins with Sophie arriving at a secluded mansion owned by Debra (Laura Vandervoort) to care for a cat and potentially steal an expensive bottle of wine.
Shortly after arriving, Sophie accidentally locks herself out and turns to the “See for Me” app for help. This app connects her with volunteers who guide her via her phone’s camera. Kelly (Jessica Parker Kennedy), a former soldier and avid gamer, assists Sophie in navigating her way back inside, utilizing her unique skill set. Despite its innovative concept, the film struggles to maintain emotional depth, leaving it as a somewhat underwhelming yet stylish thriller.
Cast director: Randall Okita
Cast actor: Skyler Davenport, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Laura Vandervoort, Pascal Langdale, George Tchortov, Joe Pingue, Emily Piggford, Keaton Kaplan, Kim Coates, Matthew Gouveia
Original name: See for Me