Blink

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Blink

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Released Oct 4

1h 24m

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When three of their four children are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that leads to severe visual impairment, the Pelletier family’s world changes forever. In the face of this life-altering news, Edith Lemay, Sébastien Pelletier and their children set out on a trip around the world to experience all its beauty while they still can. As they fill their memories with breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters, the family’s love, resilience and unshakeable sense of wonder ensure that their uncertain future does not define their present.

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Critics Consensus

An extraordinary adventure tinged with heartbreak, Blink turns the travelogue format into a moving testament to family.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

A really interesting and uplifting film about people facing adversity and the triumph of love over despair.

Nov 24, 2024

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

The slow drip of sanctification, forced down with an especially saccharine score, may be enough to make some viewers go off the film and even the subjects themselves as they enjoy the dream holiday of a lifetime.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 22, 2024

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I was deeply moved by this documentary... It's not just a travelogue but a profound statement about seizing the day.

Nov 4, 2024

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Calum Baker

Radio Times

At feature length, the journey grows a little bland - something of a vacation slideshow, strung together by inspirational homilies - but the family make fine company and their story is well worth engaging with.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 21, 2024

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Lael Loewenstein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A really inspired premise, beautifully told... [But] it left me with some questions.

Nov 4, 2024

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Christopher Cross

Asynchronous Media

A quaint travel documentary that never quite feels more than slight.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 1, 2024

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Tom B

Deeply moving story of a family and their whirlwind trip all over the globe. Go SEE this movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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mikel b

The parents want only the best for their children and they did what them to experience adventures from various parts of the world before they loose their sight. This was a great documentary but its also not without a deep sadness as to whats to come in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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James Z

Enjoyable Some Speech was not always decernible

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Eric

Touching story about a family facing challenges with love, grace, and adventure.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Aussiekoala

It was an interesting story. It is a documentary so understand that going in. Im glad I went because it showed a real family having fun and facing crisis. Very unique.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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Donald

Very interesting and moving documentary. Well worth a watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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Daniel Roher

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Edmund Stenson

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Sébastien Pelletier

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Melanie Miller

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Diane Becker

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Carolyn Bernstein

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Synopsis

When three of their four children are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that leads to severe visual impairment, the Pelletier family’s world changes forever. In the face of this life-altering news, Edith Lemay, Sébastien Pelletier and their children set out on a trip around the world to experience all its beauty while they still can. As they fill their memories with breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters, the family’s love, resilience and unshakeable sense of wonder ensure that their uncertain future does not define their present.

Director: Daniel Roher, Edmund Stenson
Producer: Melanie Miller, Diane Becker
Distributor: National Geographic Documentary Films
Production Co: Media Rights Capital (MRC), Fishbowl Films
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Language|Brief Smoking)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 4, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 17, 2024
Runtime: 1h 24m

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