When I decide to go see a movie in theaters I try to see a movie exciting and action packed (Avatar, Star Trek, or any Harry Potter film, etc…) or deep and moving movie that not only leaves you thinking, but has an effect on you (Precious, Brokeback Mountain, Crash) or even crass comedy (The Hangover, Pineapple Express, Superbad), but rarely do I go see sappy true life or over coming difficult odds to fulfill their dreams movies or movies about people that escapes one life to meet a person that can help them start another one elsewhere “happily” or any romantic comedies that lack romance over even comedy (The Secret Life Bees, Fool’s Gold, The Ugly Truth, Flicka, Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself and Meet The Browns), so when I went to see “The Blindside” starring Sandra Bullock I found that not only did I like the movie I felt a connection to the characters and wanted it go continue on. I had my reservations about the movie before seeing it, because God knows I have tired myself out on these types of movies. I’m a very cynical and pessimistic person so I can see bullshit from a mile away, so I didn’t want to see it at all.
The Blind Side is a 2009 American drama sports film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and is based on the 2006 book “The Blindside: Evolution of a Game” by Michael Lewis. The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film follows Oher from his impoverished upbringings, through his years at Wingate Christian School (a fictional representation of Briarcrest Christian School), his adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy and on to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football. The film stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, Oher's adoptive parents, and Kathy Bates as Miss Sue, Oher's tutor. Sandra Bullock’s performance has garnered Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, plus there is strong Oscar buzz surround her performance, which is that good.
This is a touching and compelling story about the kindness of people and what could happen if you took enough time to open your eyes to see beyond a person appearance and it’s about nurturing something in someone to help them become more than they ever could have dreamed. This is a must see especially around the holidays when family and giving is what matter most above all. Go see “The Blindside”.
