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Blindsided

Original title: Penthouse North
  • 20132013
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  • 1h 30m
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5.5/10
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Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
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A reclusive, blind photojournalist lives quietly in a New York penthouse, until a smooth but sadistic criminal looking for a hidden fortune enters her life.A reclusive, blind photojournalist lives quietly in a New York penthouse, until a smooth but sadistic criminal looking for a hidden fortune enters her life.A reclusive, blind photojournalist lives quietly in a New York penthouse, until a smooth but sadistic criminal looking for a hidden fortune enters her life.

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  • Director
    • Joseph Ruben
  • Writer
    • David Loughery
  • Stars
    • Michelle Monaghan
    • Michael Keaton
    • Barry Sloane
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  • Director
    • Joseph Ruben
  • Writer
    • David Loughery
  • Stars
    • Michelle Monaghan
    • Michael Keaton
    • Barry Sloane
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    • 38User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    Penthouse North (2013)
    Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michael Keaton, Michelle Monaghan, and Barry Sloane in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
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    Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
    Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan in Penthouse North (2013)
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    Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan
    • Saraas Sara
    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Hollanderas Hollander
    Barry Sloane
    Barry Sloane
    • Chadas Chad
    Andrew W. Walker
    Andrew W. Walker
    • Ryanas Ryan
    Kaniehtiio Horn
    Kaniehtiio Horn
    • Blakeas Blake
    • (as Tiio Horn)
    Trevor Hayes
    Trevor Hayes
    • Dannyas Danny
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Antonioas Antonio
    Timothy Paul Coderre
    Timothy Paul Coderre
    • US Army Sargentas US Army Sargent
    Olivier Surprenant
    Olivier Surprenant
    • Slacker Boyas Slacker Boy
    Jasmine Chan
    • Slacker Girlas Slacker Girl
    Lindsey Reeves-Whit
    • Kabul Woman in Burkaas Kabul Woman in Burka
    Namukasa Basudde
    • BG Girl in Parkas BG Girl in Park
    • (uncredited)
    Zhaida Uddin
    • Passerbyas Passerby
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Ruben
    • Writer
      • David Loughery
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    Storyline

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    It's New Year's Eve in New York City and everyone's getting ready to party. Watching, waiting, a man called Hollander has a different kind of party in mind. Alone in her high-rise apartment, Sara has no idea that her boyfriend was a thief. But what he stole - and from whom - is about to put her life on the line. Trapped in the penthouse with Hollander and his sadistic partner, these two will kill, maim, tear the place apart to find a fortune in diamonds. While the party rages outside, inside Sara fights desperately for her life. It's kill or be killed in a pulse-pounding , non-stop fight to the finish - and it all takes place in Penthouse North. —Anonymous
    • diamond
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    • blind woman
    • female protagonist
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violent content, bloody images, and language.
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    • Trivia
      This movie is being offered on Netflix under the alternate title "Blindsided".
    • Goofs
      Blood in large quantities has a strong metallic odor. The blind have heightened senses, so Sara would have noticed the smell of such a large pool of blood long before she stepped in it. Similarly, she would be able to detect the scent of an intruder, especially due to how close he was to her. She later said she smelled the men that were in her apartment.
    • Quotes

      Hollander: [leading her to the ledge] Let's play follow the cat.

    • Connections
      References Wait Until Dark (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Bullsh*t
      By Umi NiiLampti

      Performed by Umi

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    4/10
    Would have been better if a blind wrote the script
    A blind reclusive war photographer is living in a penthouse in New York, when she is experiencing that someone has come into her apartment. Too late she senses that there's someone there.

    Well it doesn't take long before the action gets going, that's the good thing. Also the actors are doing an OK job. Nothing extraordinary, but OK job. Michael Keaton is always good in these kind of roles. Director Koseph Ruben is experienced, and has directed "Sleeping with the enemy", "The forgotten" and "The good son" amongst others. Quite good films. I don't like the war time flashbacks though. The cutter hasn't done a favorite job here.

    This is very mediocre filmmaking, and has troubles in engaging me, mainly due to the script. Strange, because David Loughery, the man behind, had done good scripts like "Lakeview Terrace" and "Passenger57".

    What's evident, is that blind people sense more than it's the case here. It's simply impossible to imagine a blind person being this motionless, and not even being able of smelling blood when it's out in ounces on the kitchen floor. And also another thing, when she takes out her white stick long after going out in the streets. And then a penthouse window which can be broken with throwing a chair!? Come on! This film would gave been much better if a blind had been involved in the script writing, do that stupid things could be avoided.

    If you want to watch a similar themed move, seek out "Blind" by Eskil Vogt instead, which is a completely profound experience compared to this. (Blind was a selected movie, and later prize winner at Sundance Film Festival in 2014.)

    The film is very predictable. So predictable it actually hurts. But if you don't mind, it's an OK watch. But if you don't wasn't to use time on mediocre films, you'll find much better!
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    • Feb 20, 2014

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    • Release date
      • January 4, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Penthouse North
    • Filming locations
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Demarest Films
      • Kilburn Media
      • Lionsgate Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $372,209
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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