Land of the Blind
I picked up this film not knowing anything about it. Found it in a pawn shop for $3.00 it was worth that. I like most of the movies that Donald Sutherland stars in, but this one was a little different and nothing he did stood out. Its about a political Prison...( read more)
Camilla Rutherford, Don Warrington, Donald Sutherland
A prisoner recounts his life as a soldier-turned-dissident and his role in the overthrow of his country's totalitarian government.
DVD Release Date: August 15, 2006
Stats: 155 reviews
Flixster Reviews (155)
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July 7, 2009
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November 20, 2009
The movie was like a amalgam of ideas and political concepts and the viewer gets bombarded by them, so is never let to think by himself.
The movie is a satire and tries to take a stand against politics, during XX century and the present day, there are references to totalitariani...( read more) -
September 19, 2009
one of the best anti-utopic/parody movies i've seen for a long time - the so called movie critics can go back to talking about mainstream hollywood crap please, since politicaly relevant movies never were their strenght
in the spirit of 1984 this movie explores the concept of re...( read more) -
November 2, 2008
An over mixed vision. I assume that more simple one could be told more. Not bad. I liked it.
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July 19, 2008
Excellent film, an interesting and dark (yet at some points still humorous) story of the corruptibility of humanity and evils of power. Can the world ever change?
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July 5, 2008
A sensational manifestation on a misguided revolution... Unreal tone of this allegory is brilliantly reflected in its visual abstractions... Good perfs from a wonderful cast...
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January 15, 2008
future set, a bit like 1984 and v fr vendetta, but nowhere near as enjoyable, or cinematic, but finnes does give it a go, and sutherland as reliable as ever
Critic Reviews
A sour satirical cocktail blended with ingredients oft-used in the recipes of Terry Gilliam and Paul Verhoeven. full review
Political satire is so rare that it's a shame to watch the reliable Ralph Fiennes and Donald Sutherland lend their talents to one that is blind to its own incompetence. full review
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