Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
62 used & new from $1.62

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Watch It Now
 
Rent and watch now:$2.99
 
 
Buy and watch now:$9.99
 
 
 
 
The Sensation of Sight
 
See larger image
 

The Sensation of Sight (2006)

Starring: David Strathairn, Ian Somerhalder Director: Aaron J. Wiederspahn Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

List Price: $24.95
Price: $22.49 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $2.46 (10%)
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 3 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want it delivered Friday, July 10? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
41 new from $12.78 21 used from $1.62
Also Available in: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers:
Video On Demand Rental $2.99
Video On Demand Purchase $9.99

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Save up to 57% on Pixar Classics: Exhilarated by Up? Get all your Pixar favorites now and save up to 57% off. See details.


Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this DVD with The Visitor DVD ~ Richard Jenkins

The Sensation of Sight + The Visitor
  • This item: The Sensation of Sight DVD ~ David Strathairn

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • The Visitor DVD ~ Richard Jenkins

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Sensation of Sight
98% buy the item featured on this page:
The Sensation of Sight 5.0 out of 5 stars (7)
$22.49
The Blue Butterfly
2% buy
The Blue Butterfly 4.4 out of 5 stars (21)
$22.49

Product Details

  • Actors: David Strathairn, Ian Somerhalder, Ann Cusack, Daniel Gillies, Joseph Mazzello
  • Directors: Aaron J. Wiederspahn
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: MONTEREY VIDEO
  • DVD Release Date: September 2, 2008
  • Run Time: 134 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001B093UQ
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,476 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Film Pick of the Week --The Boston Globe

Product Description
When life becomes a second language..

In an awe-inspiring fusion of dream/reality, this offbeat drama about man s search for meaning amidst the ache of despair chronicles Finn (David Strathairn), a middle-aged English teacher, as he enters a midlife crisis ignited by a recent tragedy.

Finn sets afoot selling encyclopedias to the town locals, however, his anxieties begin to consume him as he finds himself pursued by an unrelenting ghost. Circling through sleepless nights and desperate days, The Sensation of Sight intertwines lives of loneliness and disconnection, fatefully leading Finn toward an unexpected and sublime awakening.

See all Editorial Reviews

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

DVD ~ Dev Patel
3.9 out of 5 stars (326)  $12.99
The Reader

The Reader

DVD ~ Kate Winslet
4.0 out of 5 stars (94)  $15.99
Milk

Milk

DVD ~ Sean Penn
4.4 out of 5 stars (177)  $16.99
Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading

DVD ~ George Clooney
2.9 out of 5 stars (232)  $11.99
The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees

DVD ~ Dakota Fanning
4.4 out of 5 stars (104)  $9.99
Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

 

Customer Reviews

7 Reviews
5 star:
 (7)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Film to Savor, September 2, 2008
I found this film to be poetic, thoughtful, and beautifully shot. It invites you from the very beginning to slow down and experience an intricately layered story on its own terms. Strathairn gives an amazing performance as a troubled English teacher searching for answers to a tragedy he's witnessed, and the rest of the excellent cast--Jane Adams is my favorite--help lead him toward the healing he seeks.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Surprise Gem of a Film, August 26, 2008
This film depicts, in many facets, the human spirit finding release. It's funny, alarming, deeply moving, whimsical. It's beautifully shot. The ensemble cast is striking, and David Straithairn may snag his Oscar for this one. B.Marie
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nuanced, Entrancing Indie Gem, Straithairn, Gillies shine !!!, September 9, 2008
By Paul B. Roisum "ZenPablo" (On The Beach,U.S.V.I. USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
The previous writer does give away too much. A Sweet film that reveals more meaning with each viewing. I've seen this gem a half a dozen times and it does not disappoint with repeated viewings. Instead it rewards you with it's subtle nuanced craftsmanship and vision The ensemble cast hits on all cylinders. Straithairn is brilliant in a dark,yet somehow comic departure from some of his more stereotypical roles. Daniel Gillies is electric. There is nothing here to indicate the shoestring budget, beautifully filmed by award winning cinematographer Christophe Lansberg .First time writer / director Aaron Weidersphann brings together the whimsy of Capra, the pathos of Wes Anderson and the biting wit of Charlie Kaufman to this must see Indie delight. Like a sumptuous feast for the spirit.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars special time
Best viewed when you have a special time. When it's over, you'll wish you had more of this type of time and more things like this movie to fill it.
Published 7 months ago by Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars a film you will never forget
Seeing The Sensation of Sight the first time was like meeting a quiet, brilliant and intense person who fascinated you. Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Clark

5.0 out of 5 stars Impacting and Meaningful
I went to see this film to support a friend who was involved in the project. Living in New York City, I have been exposed to a lot of independent film, some very good, but most... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Melissa King

5.0 out of 5 stars A multiple award winning independent film
A multiple award winning independent film, "The Sensation Of Sight" is the story of Finn, a middle-aged English teacher entering a mid-life crisis precipitated by personal... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Midwest Book Review

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)



Look for Similar Items by Category


Get Creative with Dremel Power Tools

Dremel power tools
Take on your next project with a versatile Dremel power tool. Shop now and save on Dremel power tools and take advantage of FREE Super Saver Shipping to save even more.

Shop Dremel tools

 

Breathe Safely

Shop for Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Protect your home and family with carbon monoxide alarms and detectors. Get one this winter, when furnaces, gas fireplaces, and portable heaters are in use.

Shop for carbon monoxide detectors

 

Be Prepared for Every Emergency

Shop for Emergency Kits
To be prepared for an emergency, make sure you have emergency items on hand.

Shop all safety and security products

 

Comfort and Style Underfoot

Shop for Flooring
Create the look you want in any room with ceramic tile, wood, laminate, or garage flooring that will stand the test of time.
 

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Glenn Beck's Common Sense
Glenn Beck's Common Sense
Darkfever
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
$16.17

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates