Summary
The new biographical movie,Sight, has debuted with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes audience score. Directed by Andrew Hyatt, the movie follows the true story of Ming Wang (Terry Chen), an impoverished Chinese prodigy who becomes a world-renowned eye surgeon after studying in America. A blind orphan arrives at his practice one day, hoping for her sight to be restored after being abused by her step-mother. Dr. Wang must confront his troubled past growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution to find the resilience to keep going, finding a revolutionary new treatment to help her regain her sight.
Debuting in theaters May 24th,Sightreceived a near-perfect audience score of 99% onRotten Tomatoesduring its opening weekend, based on over 100 verified reviews. This comes in contrast to how the movie is being received by critics, with that approval score sitting at a moderate 63% based on 27 reviews. AlthoughSighthas received mixed reviews from critics, it’s clear that audiences are loving it.
Sight: Critics vs. Audience Reviews
It seems thatSighthas critics and audiences divided. While critics can agree thatSightis based on an inspiring true story, many claim the film opts for surface-level storytelling, failing to dig deeper and provide viewers with more compelling, multidimensional characters that capture the story’s real-life significance.Many critics argue thatSightfeels predictableand boring, failing to enact drama that would add a more cinematic edge to the film. Instead, they say, it feels more like a documentary.
Sightis from Angel Studios, a production company known for its faith-based content.
However, it appears that viewers couldn’t agree less as theaverage audience score on Rotten Tomatoes forSightis 5/5. Viewers are celebrating the film, applauding it for showcasing perseverance and success against adversity. With flashbacks interwoven throughout the film that show Dr. Wang’s experiences growing up in China, and how they shape his outlook as a doctor,Sightstrikes a cord emotionally with audiences. While critics point to the film lacking drama to add to its narrative, it seems viewers feel the film perfectly captures the triumph of the human spirit, and see no issue with the storytelling.
Sight Star Terry Chen & Subject Dr. Ming Wang On Bringing The Incredible True Story To Life
Screen Rant interviews Sight star Terry Chen and the movie’s subject, eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang, about bringing his unlikely story to the screen.
Despite the lackluster reviews,Sighttells an important true story of a revolutionary eye procedure that has restored vision to thousands. Using a procedure that uses the human placenta to heal retinal scar tissue, Dr. Wang’s story is a truly remarkable one. WhileSightis leaving critics with more to be desired, it seems to be a hit with viewers. It also wouldn’t be the first time an Angel Studios production has seen a much better response from audiences than critics, withSound of Freedombecoming a viral hit this past year.
Sight
Cast
Sight tells the story of Ming Wang (Terry Chen), who sets out to become an eye surgeon in America after fleeing Communist China. Wang realizes the importance of his work and experiences the trauma of the Cultural Revolution when he helps a blind orphan abused by her stepmother.
