Sorry for the delay. I did watch it on Friday.
Blurb:
Follows Emily as she struggles to cope with her new reality after losing her sight and Garth, a potential guide dog struggling with his training. With a bit of help both make headway in their important transitions.
Cast: Sarah Drew (Emily), Antonio Cupo (Matthew), Eric McCormack (voice of Garth), Sharon Taylor (Katie - Garth's trainer), Christine Willes (Martha - Emily's mom)
Director: Andy Mikita
Writer: Betsy Morris
My Review: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this movie. There were moments of tears, giggles, and heartfelt scenes. I have not read the book yet, although it is on my TBR pile. Watching this has me moving it up the pile.
Sarah Drew as Emily did a wonderful job with the false hope and eventual acceptance of her loss of sight. She had my heart going out to her. I loved the support of the mother (Christine Willes). She did baby Sarah a bit but also began pushing her to more independence. Never did she doubt that Emily could succeed.
The humorous dialogue of Garth, the service dog, added lighter moments now and again. Eric McCormack did a great voice over, giving Garth an almost-human feel. This was a dog that knew what he was destined for, worked hard for it, and won that spot beside Emily.
Sharon Taylor as Katie did as I don't think I could ever do. She took in puppy Garth and helped get him ready to be a service dog. Two years with Garth would have made it hard to give up the dog, but she did it. When the time came to say goodbye, I cried along with her.
Through it all, Emily had the support of her coworkers, once they knew what was going on. They even came up with methods for her to communicate and more. Then there was her best friend/love interest. Matthew, played by Antonio Cupo, was supportive, pushy, and very caring. He kept his heart to himself until the right moment.
Overall, I enjoyed this movie, despite the tears and heart-wrenching moments, because of the many happy and silly moments that made me smile.
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