Elizabeth Montgomery gives a touching performance as Alexandra McKay, a woman who has been blind for nearly 20 years. Alex is a stubbornly independent woman who allows few people into her very private and sheltered world. Despite her handicap, she tries to live as normally as possible, working at a city art museum where she teaches other blind youngsters about the beauty of sculpture. Arriving home late one evening, Alex's world is shattered when she is assaulted by a burglar and finds it necessary to recuperate with her brother Mitchell and his concerned family. Mitchell urges Alex to have a risky eye operation which she is afraid of, but does agree to attend a special school working with a trained guide dog named Emma. Emma helps restore faith and trust into Alex's life and makes it possible for her to love again when she meets a compassionate art dealer named Richard Chapman (Barry Newman). Elizabeth Montgomery shines in a very demanding role and clearly did her homework, learning all of the nuances and daily struggles of a blind person which add many layers of depth and conviction to her splendid performance ! Emma, the golden Labrador retriever who acts opposite Miss Montgomery is a real scene stealer, and will have you reaching for a box of Kleenex during several key scenes. Supporting cast is also top notch under the skillful direction of John Korty.
Review of Second Sight: A Love Story
Second Sight: A Love Story
(1984 TV Movie)
Elizabeth Montgomery Shines in Demanding Role !
17 December 2007
Warning: Spoilers