RottenTomatoes.com
Log In | Register | What is RT?
Check out the new RT Community
  • Home
  • Movies
  • DVD
  • Celebrities
  • News
  • Critics
  • Trailers & Pictures
  • CommunityBeta
  • Box Office
  • | In Theaters
  • | Opening
  • | Upcoming
  • | Best Of
  • | Certified Fresh
  • | Showtimes
RT Search Powered by Google
help icon Enhanced RT
searches on Google
Click here to turn on enhanced search results from RT on your Google searches.
 
Movies / On DVD / Proof
Proof

Rate this Movie Help Icon

  • Write a Review
  • Read Reviews
  • Add to List
  • Get this Movie
  • Buy Poster External Icon
  • Bookmark and Share

Proof (1991)

  • T-Meter Critics
  • Top Critics
  • RT Community
  • My Critics
  • My Friends
  • DVD
90 %
Tomatometer

How does the Tomatometer work Help Icon

Reviews Counted: 10

Fresh: 9

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 7.7/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This diabolically clever debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse swept the Australian Film Institute's 1991 annual awards. A blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper,... This diabolically clever debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse swept the Australian Film Institute's 1991 annual awards. A blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper, and his only friend form an erotic and psychological triangle in this dry black comedy. Martin (Hugo Weaving) is a blind man who takes photographs as proof that the world he hears and touches is the same one that other people see. He lives as a quiet recluse, settled into a strict regiment with almost no contact with the outside world except for weekly visits from Celia (Geneviève Picot), his housekeeper. Celia is deeply in love with Martin and routinely attempts to seduce him, while he continuously rebuffs her advances. One day Martin befriends Andy (Russell Crowe), a dishwasher at a local Italian restaurant. Andy and Martin become close, and Martin asks Andy to describe his photos. He trusts Andy to tell the truth, and Andy becomes Martin's eyes, detailing the world around him. However, Celia's obsession with Martin becomes dangerous, and she plans to seduce Andy in an attempt to lure Martin back to her. When Martin catches Celia and Andy in their lie, he is left with the disturbing realization that Celia is out of control. However, this knowledge is also a catalyst for change, enabling him to free himself from Celia and move forward in his life. Weaving delivers a quiet and contemplative performance full of a rich and imaginative inner life, supported by Crowe, who is charismatic and charming in this early role. [More]

Starring: Hugo Weaving, Russell Crowe, Geneviève Picot, Jeffrey Walker

Starring: Hugo Weaving, Russell Crowe, Geneviève Picot, Jeffrey Walker, Heather Mitchell

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse

[See More Credits]

Get This Movie

Rent DVD
 
 

Click on the "ADD" button to put this movie into your Netflix queue.

 
 
Buy DVD
 
 
Release:

Nov 2, 2004

[DVD Details]
 
 
  • Multi-layered and intensely original, this is the widely-acclaimed story of a blind man whose deeply rooted mistrust of humanity prompts him to compulsively take photographs that document his world. The only problem is, he's got to get somebody to describe his pictures to him. And when there's no one you can trust, it's hard to find someone on whom you can rely.
  • Source: Warner Home Video
  •  
     
     
     

    Reviews for Proof

    • T-Meter Critics
    • Top Critics
    • RT Community
    • My Critics
    • My Friends
    • DVD
     
     
    1 - 13 (sorted by date)
    Text View
    Arrange By: Fresh | Rotten | Comments | Name | Source | Date
     
     

    The performances (especially Weaving's) have a delicacy and a questing, intellectual drive absent from most movies.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    09/22/07
    Rob Gonsalves
    eFilmCritic.com

    No review available.

    comment Comment
    12/27/04
    John Esther
    Pasadena Weekly

    No review available.

    comment Comment
    11/19/04
    Robin Clifford
    Reeling Reviews

    Andy’s actions suggest a complicated personality, but the half-assed backstory he feeds Martin does little to bring that persona into any sort of sharp relief.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    09/16/04
    David Thomas
    Filmcritic.com
    N/R

    Click to read the article

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    08/30/04
    Janet Maslin
    New York Times
    Top Critic Icon Top Critic

    Powerful and richly developed psychological drama about the leap of faith that is necessary to take if we are to have a full and vibrant life.

    Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
    08/22/02
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
    Spirituality and Practice

    No review available.

    comment Comment
    07/26/02
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Proof is a complex relationship film, with perceptive views on faith and with trust, played out in equal parts of irreverent comedy and touching poignancy.

    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Chris Hicks
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City
    N/R

    Click to read the article

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Desson Thomson
    Washington Post
    Top Critic Icon Top Critic

    Click to read the article

    Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    James Berardinelli
    ReelViews
    Top Critic Icon Top Critic

    The hook is charming and better yet, the movie follows through.

    Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Kathleen Maher
    Austin Chronicle
    N/R

    Click to read the article

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Rita Kempley
    Washington Post
    Top Critic Icon Top Critic

    If there is a kind of movie I like better than any other, it is this kind, the close observation of particular lives, perhaps because it exploits so completely the cinema's potential for voyeurism.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Roger Ebert
    Chicago Sun-Times
    Top Critic Icon Top Critic
     
     
    1 - 13 (sorted by date)
    Text View
    See More Topics...

    Related Forums for Proof

    Click here to be the first to post a message on this forum.

    See All

    More DVDs

    Close
    Top Rentals
    Tomatometer Percentage Movie
    79%
    79%
    Gran Torino
    30%
    30%
    12 Rounds
    23%
    23%
    Confessions of a Shopa…
    —
    The Code
    39%
    39%
    Inkheart

    More Rentals…

    New On DVD This Week
    Tomatometer Percentage Movie
    22%
    22%
    Push
    12%
    12%
    The Unborn
    29%
    29%
    The Little Red Truck
    —
    Five Fingers
    —
    Night Train

    More New Releases…

    RT On Current TV

    What’s Hot On RT

    5 Favorite Films

    5 Favorite Films

    Director Kathryn Bigelow on Hurt Locker, more

    Revisiting Hogwarts

    Revisiting Hogwarts

    Day 2: The Chamber of Secrets

    Humpday Clip

    Humpday Clip

    An exclusive peek at the indie comedy!

    RT on Current TV!

    RT on Current TV!

    Check out the RT Show this Thursday!

    Other News

    Close
    • Top Stories
    • Popular
    • Interviews
     
     

    Comments

     
     
    Top Stories
    Headlines Comments
      
    • Weekly Ketchup: T.J. Hooker Film in Development
    0
    • Warners Shortens Green Lantern Wishlist Source: Hollywood Reporter
    70
    • Harold Ramis Talks Ghostbusters 3 Source: MakingOf.com
    22
    • Spider-Man 4 Gets Its Third Writer Source: Latino Review
    60
    • Warners Wins Favorable Ruling in Superman Case Source: Variety
    18
    • Remo Williams Rides Again Source: Risky Biz
    10
    • Mortal Kombat 3 Filming in September? Source: Slashfilm
    82
    • MacGruber Gets a Director Source: Variety
    39
    • PG-13 Turns 25 Source: VideoETA
    8
    • Weekly Ketchup: Universal Takes on Asteroids
    92
    Popular
    Headlines Comments
      
    • Deconstructing Harry, Day 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
    67
    • Box Office Guru Wrapup: Transformers and Ice Age Tie for Top Spot
    59
    • Weekly Ketchup: Universal Takes on Asteroids
    46
    • Deconstructing Harry, Day 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    42
    • Five Favorite Films with Kathryn Bigelow
    39
    • Total Recall: Mock Docs That Rock
    38
    • Critics Consensus: Bruno is Certified Fresh
    35
    • RT on DVD: Knowing, Push, The Unborn Unleashed
    26
    • Five Favourite Films with Jaime Winstone
    19
    • Watch RT on Current TV
    6
    Interviews
    Headlines Comments
      
    • RT Interview: Director Carlos Cuaron on Rudo and Cursi
    0
    • RT Interview: Tony Scott on The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
    10
    • Cannes 2009: RT Interview - Sally Hawkins on We Want Sex
    2
    • RT Interview: Tilda Swinton on Julia
    5
    • Hollywood Legend Debbie Reynolds Reflects On her Life in Showbiz
    10
    • Exclusive: McG Talks Terminator Salvation
    24
    • Georgia Groome - Fresh Talent on RT
    5
    • RT Interview: Reading The Reader with Stephen Daldry
    11
    • RT Interview: Oscar Nominee Melissa Leo
    7
    • Carey Mulligan - Fresh Talent on RT
    7
     
     

    Sponsored Links

    Around The Network

    • Proof at Rotten Tomatoes

    Fresh Links

    Featured
    Point-Counterpoint: Bruno
    Point-Counterpoint: Bruno External Link

    MSN's David Fear and Frank Paiva go head to head discussing the pros and cons of Bruno star Sacha Baron Cohen.

    The New Cult Canon
    The New Cult Canon External Link

    The AV Club's Scott Tobias takes a second look at David Lynch's cult classic, Lost Highway.

    Tom Cruise's 10 Best Roles
    Tom Cruise's 10 Best Roles External Link

    TIME takes us on a 25-year long journey into the superstar's career, giving us a look at his 10 best roles.

    A Baywatch Comedy?
    A Baywatch Comedy? External Link

    BuzzSugar reports on Paramount's plans to rebirth the iconic TV show as a comedy film.

     
     
    About| Site Map| Help| RT To Go| Contact Us| Critics Submission| Linking to RT| Licensing| Movie List| Games| Celebs List| Newsletter
    IGN Logo

    IGN.com | GameSpy | Comrade | Arena | FilePlanet | GameSpy Technology
    TeamXbox | Planets | Vaults | VE3D | CheatsCodesGuides | GameStats | GamerMetrics
    AskMen.com | Rotten Tomatoes | Direct2Drive | Green Pixels


    By continuing past this page, and by the continued use of this site, you agree to be bound by and abide by the User Agreement.
    Copyright 1998-2009, IGN Entertainment, Inc. About IGN | Support | Advertise | Privacy Policy | User Agreement | Subscribe to RT's XML feed! IGN RSS Feeds
    IGN's enterprise databases running Oracle, SQL and MySQL are professionally monitored and managed by Pythian Remote DBA
    Certain product data ©1995-present Muze, Inc. For personal use only. All rights reserved.