Blink

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Blink

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Released Oct 4, 2024

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 (LAist)

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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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

A nice documentary about a family trying to make the best out of a bad situation

Apr 7, 2025

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Bill Newcott

The Saturday Evening Post

Steering clear of cheap sentimentality...a wide-eyed testament to the unique brand of bravery only families, standing astride misfortune with a defiant, come-and-get-us stance, can nurture.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 5, 2025

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Rohan Naahar

The Indian Express

Blink is a breathtaking achievement in documentary filmmaking. Barely a moment is wasted, almost as if the movie, like its subjects, values the preciousness of time.

Jan 13, 2025

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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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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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