Written by: William Gibson
We all, somewhere, somehow, have heard the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. We know how Helen was deaf and blind, and that Annie unlocked the world so that Helen could communicate with her. But, let's face it, how many of us have actually watched the movie?
It's actually a pretty good movie. It manages to keep things exciting despite the fact that we all know how things are going to turn out. The film adaptation managed to effectively incorporate much of the dramatic direction of the play without limiting itself to merely the original stage directions.
Bancroft and Duke give stunning performances as the protagonists Sullivan and Keller, respectively. (OK, Bancroft's vaguely Irish accent was a bit of a distraction at times.) Duke completely sold herself as blind and deaf, making it seem totally realistic, as though we were actually seeing Helen Keller.
There's not a whole lot to say about this film. It's an inspiring story and worth seeing, even if you think you already know what happens. This film breaks the mold by making the story about the journey, not the destination.
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