Modernized rehash of better films , even so , It would be o' k ,if only the main character wasn't so annoying and unpleasant. All gimmick about blind or deaf people in life or death situations based on the incredible and scary vulnerability , when you try to put yourself in their shoes . Here , the heroine is so stubborn , dumb and rude that you feel just kind of disgust , hence this film doesn't' work...
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thesar-28 May 2022
"Hush"! I heard a better version is on Netflix. And "Don't Breathe" on...any other platform.
There. I gave you my recommendation. See "Don't Breathe" or "Hush" instead of "See for Me." But, if you feel the need for a triple feature some night, fine, you can include this. But, only because I can't think of another movie this is hyper-similar to.
Our incredibly unlikeable hero of the story is blind and somehow always manages to get around an unfamiliar house where she's cat-sitting and not be seen, for the most part, by three robber intruders. Even more unbelievable, she's holding her phone with the flashlight on while she's talking with a "See for Me" video chat service that helps blind people see in unfamiliar locations. And the robbers still can't track down this victim.
The person on the other end of the "See for Me" service is the only likable character and totally reminded me of Brooke Langton way back on Melrose Place. Not to mention, the lead totally reminded me of a much younger Sarah Polley. But, that's neither here nor there.
This plot is absurd and unrealistic at best, and littered with way too many plot holes at worst. And that lead character we're supposed to root for is so bad and unpleasant, you really only root for Not-Brooke Langton and she's thousands of miles away.
This is on Shudder and I love Shudder. But this REALLY feels like a D-grade Netflix thriller.
***
Final Thoughts: Yeah, I have to go here: Like the blind lead, don't see this movie.
There. I gave you my recommendation. See "Don't Breathe" or "Hush" instead of "See for Me." But, if you feel the need for a triple feature some night, fine, you can include this. But, only because I can't think of another movie this is hyper-similar to.
Our incredibly unlikeable hero of the story is blind and somehow always manages to get around an unfamiliar house where she's cat-sitting and not be seen, for the most part, by three robber intruders. Even more unbelievable, she's holding her phone with the flashlight on while she's talking with a "See for Me" video chat service that helps blind people see in unfamiliar locations. And the robbers still can't track down this victim.
The person on the other end of the "See for Me" service is the only likable character and totally reminded me of Brooke Langton way back on Melrose Place. Not to mention, the lead totally reminded me of a much younger Sarah Polley. But, that's neither here nor there.
This plot is absurd and unrealistic at best, and littered with way too many plot holes at worst. And that lead character we're supposed to root for is so bad and unpleasant, you really only root for Not-Brooke Langton and she's thousands of miles away.
This is on Shudder and I love Shudder. But this REALLY feels like a D-grade Netflix thriller.
***
Final Thoughts: Yeah, I have to go here: Like the blind lead, don't see this movie.
AVERAGE.
andrewchristianjr31 August 2022
There's no way they didn't see the light from her phone screen or hear her talking back n forth with everyone over the phone. The robbers were dumb & would've never even consider "partnering" with her like that. The only likable characters, really, were the army chick & her best guy friend. Did the cat even get fed? Wkwk There's no way the homeowner should've left after seeing how weird the girl was acting - she had to have known something wasn't right with her/she was lying about something. But regardless of all that, it wasn't that bad of a watch. I did enjoy it for the most part, but i don't think I'd recommend it.
Such a frustrating lead character
danielmanson4 June 2022
Basically what I'm gonna write here is echoing what a lot of others have already said about this movie. And as you can tell by the title the lead character is genuinely awful and it just put me off the film throughout.
She's not nice, she's annoying and I really don't understand why you'd make someone so frustrating to watch. More so when the point of this film is to root for this character when the break in happens. Why would I root for someone so frustrating. She's a proper "female dog" if you get me.
The plot itself isn't too bad. It's a take on the intrusion horror sub-genre so you know what you're going to get. There was one or 2 minor twists, nothing major but I can't say much more other than it got the job done. Sure, I feel they could have improved the level of suspense throughout and made better characters, but it's watchable at the end of the day.
Was it scary? No. Let's just end that one there.
So yeah, this is a film that massively let down by the poor writing of the characters. The main one was simply horrendous, and the other characters were so forgettable and flat they aren't worth mentioning. Yeah, a very average 5/10 today.
She's not nice, she's annoying and I really don't understand why you'd make someone so frustrating to watch. More so when the point of this film is to root for this character when the break in happens. Why would I root for someone so frustrating. She's a proper "female dog" if you get me.
The plot itself isn't too bad. It's a take on the intrusion horror sub-genre so you know what you're going to get. There was one or 2 minor twists, nothing major but I can't say much more other than it got the job done. Sure, I feel they could have improved the level of suspense throughout and made better characters, but it's watchable at the end of the day.
Was it scary? No. Let's just end that one there.
So yeah, this is a film that massively let down by the poor writing of the characters. The main one was simply horrendous, and the other characters were so forgettable and flat they aren't worth mentioning. Yeah, a very average 5/10 today.
Ain't seen nothing yet
kosmasp18 October 2021
Yes I'm aware that grammatically my summary line does not make much sense. But I hope and believe you are aware of the history of that saying ... although I am using this especially for the main actress/character here obviously.
And while the movie seems quite standard, there are a few twists that really got to me. Well written and acted, moral compass aside, this is quite the fun little thriller. The overall conclusion may be one that is not too hard too guess, but it is the ride that is exciting ... again well done and a nice little independent movie for any horror/thriller fan.
And while the movie seems quite standard, there are a few twists that really got to me. Well written and acted, moral compass aside, this is quite the fun little thriller. The overall conclusion may be one that is not too hard too guess, but it is the ride that is exciting ... again well done and a nice little independent movie for any horror/thriller fan.
most unlikeable lead ever.
emanuelasmith6 June 2022
I gave 2 stars for the veteran. The rest of the movie was insufferable and I only kept watching to see if the lead got killed. Even the thieves were more likeable, especially the poor guy with the drill. I would rather watch a movie about him.
Extremely unlikable protagonist!
dsparks55518 January 2022
In spite of all the bad reviews I decide to watch his film anyway. What a mistake! I've seen thousands of films during my lifetime and I've never seen a film with such an unlikable protagonist. The main character in this film has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. She treats everyone including family, friends and strangers alike with equal disrespect and contempt. Yes I realize she's blind, But that's not excuse for her crappy behavior. I was actually rooting for her to be killed off that's how bad she was. I don't know if her character was written this way or if the actor playing us just that obnoxious. Stay away from this film.
TV Movie, Just About Bearable.
martimusross31 January 2022
See For Me
In the spirit of Wait Until Dark with Audrey Hepburn or last years Don't Breath 2 we have a thriller about a blind person and a home invasion. This movie went for a technology spin with iPhones and gizmos.
Here we have a very angry teenager recently blind and struggling with her disability. To make her so angry with just about everyone and everything and so resent any help makes her so unlikeable we have little sympathy for her. If she spoke to me like that I would walk away as I have a zero tolerance to being bullied.
The idea that you would employ a blind cat-sitter in an unknown house in the middle of nowhere is stretching credulity.
Come the bad guys it got much better, there remained plots holes the size found in Emmental cheese but for a TV movie it packed a suspenseful punch.
Overall this was a 5 outta 10, meaning it vaguely amused me while I watched it but really it sucked and I hated the female empowerment issues where every man in the movie was portrayed as evil.
In the spirit of Wait Until Dark with Audrey Hepburn or last years Don't Breath 2 we have a thriller about a blind person and a home invasion. This movie went for a technology spin with iPhones and gizmos.
Here we have a very angry teenager recently blind and struggling with her disability. To make her so angry with just about everyone and everything and so resent any help makes her so unlikeable we have little sympathy for her. If she spoke to me like that I would walk away as I have a zero tolerance to being bullied.
The idea that you would employ a blind cat-sitter in an unknown house in the middle of nowhere is stretching credulity.
Come the bad guys it got much better, there remained plots holes the size found in Emmental cheese but for a TV movie it packed a suspenseful punch.
Overall this was a 5 outta 10, meaning it vaguely amused me while I watched it but really it sucked and I hated the female empowerment issues where every man in the movie was portrayed as evil.
Entertaining home invasion movie
indiana198124 April 2022
This movie has all the perfect ingredients for a Friday night, home invasion movie. Suspense, gripping at times, decent cast and a unique premise... a blind girl cat sitting, is unfortunately in a house which is targeted for robbery.
I've seen some reviews, where some people didn't like the lead character. But I thought she did fine, she can act fine. And came across believable as a blind person.
Overall, entertaining popcorn movie, which ticks boxes.
I've seen some reviews, where some people didn't like the lead character. But I thought she did fine, she can act fine. And came across believable as a blind person.
Overall, entertaining popcorn movie, which ticks boxes.
A blind version of hush and panic room.
geeza200610 January 2022
If you've watched hush or panic room you will know what i mean in the title, although this movie isnt as good as those two its actually not that bad.
For me there could have been a bit more tension build up, but still it was enough to keep me interested throughout, the only minus for me is that the main character sophie gets annoying at times when people are trying there best to help her, you'll know what i mean if you watch it.
Ok all in all this is one of those movies you'll only watch once and most likely forget about, but with no regret of watching it.
6/10 from me.
For me there could have been a bit more tension build up, but still it was enough to keep me interested throughout, the only minus for me is that the main character sophie gets annoying at times when people are trying there best to help her, you'll know what i mean if you watch it.
Ok all in all this is one of those movies you'll only watch once and most likely forget about, but with no regret of watching it.
6/10 from me.
A huge meh
lareval28 January 2022
Good ideas, poor acting
Caln1912 May 2022
I had to stop midway because Sophie is an obnoxious and rude person! It makes me cringe. Who would be so rude and gross to everyone??
Movie is interesting and has really good ideas, but the main actress is really rude. That actually disturbed me a lot and distracted from me the plot.
Movie is interesting and has really good ideas, but the main actress is really rude. That actually disturbed me a lot and distracted from me the plot.
Effective little thriller
witra_as21 June 2022
An effective little thriller with good use of certain innovative mobile apps. Randall Okta brought convenient plot for home-invasion standards though wasn't without its flaws. Kudos to Skyler Davenport who's blind in real life and gave sensible performance here.
Just dont!
bastiansommer-081517 January 2022
A BLIND Woman cat-sits a huge house!!
As dumb as it sounds Should have known how stupid this plot was and saved my time.
Why even write things like this and why not add some bad acting to spice it all up. Perfect for wasting your time.
As dumb as it sounds Should have known how stupid this plot was and saved my time.
Why even write things like this and why not add some bad acting to spice it all up. Perfect for wasting your time.
Could've been good but alas...
nikki_winter17 May 2022
pretty good plot, but horrible character
thewalkingpuns3 May 2022
Its true that sophie is an unlikeable person treating people with disrespect and even stealing from her job but in the long run I still rooted for her to win and I was inpressed with her skills. The only way sophie is able to get aroud when the breakin happening is vie an app just like the name of the film suggests. Kelly becomes a friend through this and I liked her character. Not many other to note that were good. The theives were ok but I wish we got to see more of the cat. Altogether a solid plot that unfolds like others in the catagory but its better than half of them.
some interesting ideas
SnoopyStyle19 March 2022
Former competitive skier Sophie (Skyler Davenport) lost her eyesight. Despite her mother's fears, she is desperate to regain her independence. She answers an ad to be a cat-sitter at an isolate mansion in the woods. When she gets locked out, she calls the computer app "See for Me" to talk to helper Kelly (Jessica Parker Kennedy). Thieves break in looking for a hidden loot in the safe.
There is a couple things about blind people that is somewhat different. There is excessive shooting and the last section is a bit too dark to see. The shooting is a little interesting when it parallels the video game. I do have some questions about the plot like why the robbers need to drill into the safe. The main reason is probably the need for the noise. This is an interesting thriller with a few minor issues.
There is a couple things about blind people that is somewhat different. There is excessive shooting and the last section is a bit too dark to see. The shooting is a little interesting when it parallels the video game. I do have some questions about the plot like why the robbers need to drill into the safe. The main reason is probably the need for the noise. This is an interesting thriller with a few minor issues.
This would have been funnier if the cats were also blind.
bencrea11 September 2022
I give this 1 star because at first I thought it was going to be a comedy like Homer Lone.
This plot line and premise was so ridiculous it should have been a comedy but instead it's like any D grade movie you accidentally watched, complete and utter cringe. Even the cast you're supposed to like are crappy, I wanted the thieves to succeed.
I'd like to say you should skip this and watch something else, I suggest you do but it's your waste of time if you think this movie is going to be worth it.
Blind cats would have made all the difference? Maybe not but at least this film could be borderline comedy.
This plot line and premise was so ridiculous it should have been a comedy but instead it's like any D grade movie you accidentally watched, complete and utter cringe. Even the cast you're supposed to like are crappy, I wanted the thieves to succeed.
I'd like to say you should skip this and watch something else, I suggest you do but it's your waste of time if you think this movie is going to be worth it.
Blind cats would have made all the difference? Maybe not but at least this film could be borderline comedy.
A quick, edgy, old-school thriller
joker-47 January 2022
See For Me is a tight thriller that places a blind woman in a remote environment fending off thieves while trying to stay alive. While certainly not presenting anything new in a well-worn genre trope, this movie is tight, keeps moving, and has the perfect amount of twists that totally makes all 93 minutes worthy.
Older crime movie entries, like Jennifer 8 and Blink, attempt to add a twist where sight is restored or lost in order to artificially amplify the conflict. Here, Sophie's Let Me See app is entirely believable and - other than the emotional stake of Kelly, her online assistant - is neither a technological McGuffin nor a convenient flight. Rather, Okita allows Sophie's street smarts to hit back against Kim Coates' smooth criminal. The result is a quick, edgy, old-school thriller that is 100% entertaining and absolutely - ahem - needs to be seen.
Older crime movie entries, like Jennifer 8 and Blink, attempt to add a twist where sight is restored or lost in order to artificially amplify the conflict. Here, Sophie's Let Me See app is entirely believable and - other than the emotional stake of Kelly, her online assistant - is neither a technological McGuffin nor a convenient flight. Rather, Okita allows Sophie's street smarts to hit back against Kim Coates' smooth criminal. The result is a quick, edgy, old-school thriller that is 100% entertaining and absolutely - ahem - needs to be seen.
an app for eyes
ferguson-66 January 2022
Greetings again from the darkness. For those of us who enjoy the burst of adrenaline provided by thrillers, the premise of a blind person in peril is something we've seen a few other times, including WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967) with Audrey Hepburn, SEE NO EVIL (1971) with Mia Farrow, BLINK (1993), and the more recent DON'T BREATHE (2016, 2021) series with Stephen Lang. Director Randall Okita, working from a screenplay by Adam Yorke and Tommy Gushue, manages to use modern technology to provide a twist to a familiar set-up.
When we first see Sophie (the feature film debut of Skyler Davenport), she's getting caught by her mom sneaking out of the house. Now this wouldn't be that unusual were it not for the fact that Sophie is blind ... a degenerative disease robbing her of her dream of making the Olympic ski team. She is independent to the point of stubborn, and has found a way to supplement her house/cat-sitting gigs with the help of her only friend Cam (Keaton Kaplan). Homeowner Debra (Laura Vandervoot) greets her at the sprawling, snow-covered remote mansion Sophie has been hired to 'watch'.
Of course we know where this is headed, because who is more vulnerable than a blind girl alone in the house (with a cat)? The twist here is an app recommended by Sophie's mom. It's called "See For Me" and it's a way for someone to assist a blind person by using the smart phone camera. Sophie is hooked up with Kelly (Jessica Parker Kennedy, "Black Sail"), a military veteran whose expertise at video game invasions will come in handy. Kelly is direct and efficient in her instructions to Sophie - from helping her jiggle open a sliding glass door to evading the three men who break into the house while she's asleep.
The cat and mouse between Sophie and the intruders provides the necessary tension, and the main twists involve Kelly on the app and Sophie as a tough-to-like person. This is no angelic type that you'd like to hug and protect, in fact, she's often abrasive to the point of rude. But most importantly, she's tough and strong-minded. The interaction between Sophie and Kelly is the most interesting, and there's also a sequence with a police officer that plays like a chain of events that could happen. Kim Coates adds a nice touch in his role ... you might recall him as the drifter in WATERWORLD (1995).
By opening the film with "Introducing Skyler Davenport", we know right away who the film belongs to. Skyler is a non-binary actor whose adult-onset vision impairment make the performance that much more impressive. Skyler is attempting to transition from a successful voice acting career into an on screen one, and this is a terrific start. We do wish the film had taken a few more risks, rather than sticking with some of the old stand-bys. The opportunities were there, but the punches weren't thrown. Still, for a January thriller, director Okita's film holds its own.
In select theaters and On Demand beginning January 7, 2022.
When we first see Sophie (the feature film debut of Skyler Davenport), she's getting caught by her mom sneaking out of the house. Now this wouldn't be that unusual were it not for the fact that Sophie is blind ... a degenerative disease robbing her of her dream of making the Olympic ski team. She is independent to the point of stubborn, and has found a way to supplement her house/cat-sitting gigs with the help of her only friend Cam (Keaton Kaplan). Homeowner Debra (Laura Vandervoot) greets her at the sprawling, snow-covered remote mansion Sophie has been hired to 'watch'.
Of course we know where this is headed, because who is more vulnerable than a blind girl alone in the house (with a cat)? The twist here is an app recommended by Sophie's mom. It's called "See For Me" and it's a way for someone to assist a blind person by using the smart phone camera. Sophie is hooked up with Kelly (Jessica Parker Kennedy, "Black Sail"), a military veteran whose expertise at video game invasions will come in handy. Kelly is direct and efficient in her instructions to Sophie - from helping her jiggle open a sliding glass door to evading the three men who break into the house while she's asleep.
The cat and mouse between Sophie and the intruders provides the necessary tension, and the main twists involve Kelly on the app and Sophie as a tough-to-like person. This is no angelic type that you'd like to hug and protect, in fact, she's often abrasive to the point of rude. But most importantly, she's tough and strong-minded. The interaction between Sophie and Kelly is the most interesting, and there's also a sequence with a police officer that plays like a chain of events that could happen. Kim Coates adds a nice touch in his role ... you might recall him as the drifter in WATERWORLD (1995).
By opening the film with "Introducing Skyler Davenport", we know right away who the film belongs to. Skyler is a non-binary actor whose adult-onset vision impairment make the performance that much more impressive. Skyler is attempting to transition from a successful voice acting career into an on screen one, and this is a terrific start. We do wish the film had taken a few more risks, rather than sticking with some of the old stand-bys. The opportunities were there, but the punches weren't thrown. Still, for a January thriller, director Okita's film holds its own.
In select theaters and On Demand beginning January 7, 2022.
Another Netflix Lifetime Movie. Diabolical.
Birminghamukengland3 May 2022
I wish my wife would let me cancel Netflix. There is ZERO of any quality to watch.
This is nothing more than a Channel 5 Lifetime movie.
Extremely poor acting with one British guy who really needs to go back to drama school to learn how to do an American accent.
This story has been done a million times before.
Do not waste your time.
This is nothing more than a Channel 5 Lifetime movie.
Extremely poor acting with one British guy who really needs to go back to drama school to learn how to do an American accent.
This story has been done a million times before.
Do not waste your time.
I was pleasantly surprised
deralexanderda2 May 2022
I was pleasantly surprised after clicking on this by accident. Good story, well acted, with a neat twist at the end. I'd watch it again. It has a unique spin on the "coming from inside the house" trope. Not a bad way to spend 90 minutes.
a laughable feminist take on Don't Breathe
jonbeenz13 January 2022
Don't waste your time.
mike_only-165-1039621 July 2022
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