Based off of the script by writer Sophie Goodhart who's also making her directorial debut, "My Blind Brother" focuses on the attention of people challenging themselves to achieve great accolades in spite of their disadvantages while also taking the time to focus on the people who bend over backwards for them and how much little to no credibility is given to them. It's the thankless jobs people go through and makes you wonder what their lives are like even though they're the ones who are overlooked as the media gravitates to the handicapped because their stories spark more to the public spectrum. We also look a different direction to the disabled to see if they're really as humble as they are to the media, or are they using the media as pawns and as an excuse to win attention to the world. The script depicted here concentrates how even though the able-bodied may not get the tabloid attention the disabled gets, it still shows that the humble types could never win, which may be cynical, but refreshingly true, The film's dark comical tones is bold and truthful and looks at the strengths and weaknesses from both parties and gets us to find humour in places would least likely expect.
The brotherly duo of able-bodied Bill (Nick Kroll) and his visually impaired brother Robbie (Adam Scott) are literally inseparable. Bill always has his back on Robbie as Robbie despite his disability challenges himself in sporting events to raise money for charitable reasons, while never giving his brother Bill any credit for his contributions. From running a marathon, to swimming across a lake, Bill literally has Robbie's back in spite of the fact that Bill's not fond of athletics. Lamented by his thankless disposition, Bill finds reassurance in another tortured soul named Rose (Jenny Slate) who's guilty over the death of her ex-boyfriend who died after a bus accident. The whole "misery deserves company" quote, the two bond until Rose loses interest in Bill. But she's not out of the picture by long shot. In an unexpected twist, she starts to take over Bill's job as Robbie's swimming instructor which leads to Robbie making passes towards her making life difficult to the people around him.
The comedy that's featured here is not presented in a satirical perspective, but rather as a way to introduce characters who seem to eternally trapped in a world of guilt. We see the brothers as they strive their way to the finish line of this important race as while Robbie seems to making it out smoothly with the race. Bill who's literally his background player is sweating brutally and is just determined to getting this race over with. As the film progresses, after the post-race festivities, Robbie makes a speech thanking everyone who helped him make his victory possible, even going as far to thank God over his own brother who literally carried him all the way through and not getting any credit for it. This of course leads Bill to show resentment for his disposition and has become tired of Robbie's attention seeking ways even going so far in telling Rose that he wishes he'd have a disability then people can give him attention if that's the only way to get it. The comedy in this film is executed with a truthful way that's not played for laughs but as a reflection of siblings who are not fully unionized due to both envy and pride.
By adding Rose to "My Blind Brother" it helps keep the flow of the narrative steady and well-structured and her intention was not to create a wedge between the sibling rivalry of Robbie and Bill. Rose has the knack of putting others before her as she becomes infatuated with Robbie because he's blind even though it's clear she knows it's against her better judgement. Though it may hint that we are seeing a love triangle in which the oblivious blind man is centerpiece behind the love triangle, Goodhart ensures that the focus is equally relevant to the relationship between Rose and Bill as they're troubled lives are very much important to the story. The jokes are featured here with some focusing on the blind without being abrupt or mean-spirited and features a funny scene where Robbie makes the effort in learning to drive a car. The main emphasis to the movie is the fact that the film is primarily a character study as Rose tries to surpass her angst by turning to Bill who's angst stems from being responsible for his brother's blindness while finding comfort in the problem-free blind brother as a way of escape and to inject pity due to his disability.
Usually, like everyone else in the movie it's easy to fall in love with the blind the guy because of his disability, but in the end we are all blinded by what kind of character Robbie truly is. He's obviously, unsympathetic, ungrateful and kind of a jerk towards his brother and thrives on the attention he gets. Adam Scott truly makes the bold effort in making his character extremely unlikable. The psychological scars are handled with care but their presence speaks volumes. With the feeling of an indie moving flowing all around, Goodhart assures that these troubled souls of the characters stray from being cliches while maintaining a script that's both intelligent and provocative.
The brotherly duo of able-bodied Bill (Nick Kroll) and his visually impaired brother Robbie (Adam Scott) are literally inseparable. Bill always has his back on Robbie as Robbie despite his disability challenges himself in sporting events to raise money for charitable reasons, while never giving his brother Bill any credit for his contributions. From running a marathon, to swimming across a lake, Bill literally has Robbie's back in spite of the fact that Bill's not fond of athletics. Lamented by his thankless disposition, Bill finds reassurance in another tortured soul named Rose (Jenny Slate) who's guilty over the death of her ex-boyfriend who died after a bus accident. The whole "misery deserves company" quote, the two bond until Rose loses interest in Bill. But she's not out of the picture by long shot. In an unexpected twist, she starts to take over Bill's job as Robbie's swimming instructor which leads to Robbie making passes towards her making life difficult to the people around him.
The comedy that's featured here is not presented in a satirical perspective, but rather as a way to introduce characters who seem to eternally trapped in a world of guilt. We see the brothers as they strive their way to the finish line of this important race as while Robbie seems to making it out smoothly with the race. Bill who's literally his background player is sweating brutally and is just determined to getting this race over with. As the film progresses, after the post-race festivities, Robbie makes a speech thanking everyone who helped him make his victory possible, even going as far to thank God over his own brother who literally carried him all the way through and not getting any credit for it. This of course leads Bill to show resentment for his disposition and has become tired of Robbie's attention seeking ways even going so far in telling Rose that he wishes he'd have a disability then people can give him attention if that's the only way to get it. The comedy in this film is executed with a truthful way that's not played for laughs but as a reflection of siblings who are not fully unionized due to both envy and pride.
By adding Rose to "My Blind Brother" it helps keep the flow of the narrative steady and well-structured and her intention was not to create a wedge between the sibling rivalry of Robbie and Bill. Rose has the knack of putting others before her as she becomes infatuated with Robbie because he's blind even though it's clear she knows it's against her better judgement. Though it may hint that we are seeing a love triangle in which the oblivious blind man is centerpiece behind the love triangle, Goodhart ensures that the focus is equally relevant to the relationship between Rose and Bill as they're troubled lives are very much important to the story. The jokes are featured here with some focusing on the blind without being abrupt or mean-spirited and features a funny scene where Robbie makes the effort in learning to drive a car. The main emphasis to the movie is the fact that the film is primarily a character study as Rose tries to surpass her angst by turning to Bill who's angst stems from being responsible for his brother's blindness while finding comfort in the problem-free blind brother as a way of escape and to inject pity due to his disability.
Usually, like everyone else in the movie it's easy to fall in love with the blind the guy because of his disability, but in the end we are all blinded by what kind of character Robbie truly is. He's obviously, unsympathetic, ungrateful and kind of a jerk towards his brother and thrives on the attention he gets. Adam Scott truly makes the bold effort in making his character extremely unlikable. The psychological scars are handled with care but their presence speaks volumes. With the feeling of an indie moving flowing all around, Goodhart assures that these troubled souls of the characters stray from being cliches while maintaining a script that's both intelligent and provocative.