Blucher One of the worst movies I've ever seen

GazerRise Fantastic!

Glucedee It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

tennine-08637 One of my favorite movies of all time is The Blind Side. The Blind Side is a film based on the true story about Michael Oher, who went from being a homeless black teen to a professional football player. When Michael is walking outside alone at night the Tuohys give him a place to stay. The Tuohys not only welcome Michael into their home and pay for his education, but also give him a real family. Although Michael struggles with his academics, his large build lends itself to football. Working hard on and off the field, Michael accepts a football scholarship to the University of Mississippi, and later becomes a first round NFL draft pick. The Blind Side is and inspiring movie that everyone should watch.The movie is really about what it means to be a family. Most people would say that their family consists of their mother, father, and siblings. Although Micheal clearly loves his mother, she struggles with addiction and is unable to support him. As a result, Michael was taken out of her care from a young age and wanders in and out of the foster care system. When Leigh Ann Tuohy sees Michael walking alone at night with no where to stay, she opens up her home. At first, the viewer wonders why she makes makes the decision. The decision seems impulsive, and her motives are unclear. Is she planning to use Michael to make herself look better? I would argue that at this point there really was not much to her decision besides instinct. She was not trying to calculate how much that one decision would change her life, but was just doing what felt right in that moment. However, as the movie progresses the viewer sees their relationship grow. Tuohys and Michael become a family overtime. They care about how he is doing and want to she him accomplish his dreams. Your family is there to support you, and that is what the Tuohys are able to do for Michael. The main issue people have with "The Blind Side" is that it is racist. You have a poor black boy from the projects with a crackhead mother taken in by a generous and affluent white family who gives him a chance at a better future. I think that it is unfair that this movie has to criticized for the racial oppression that is intrenched in American society. While race is definitely apart of the story, which takes place in Tennessee after all, I do not think that movie tries to bring down African Americans. The reality is that many African Americans are living in the projects because of the racism which still exists in our society. Its a movie which is not necessarily trying to tackle the bigger issues in our society, but does show them. African Americans do not have the same opportunities as white people, and the director has to show that. Michael is a poor black kid from the projects, and the Tuohys' did open a lot of doors for Michael. However, the movie is not only about what the Tuohys' did for him, but also why they did it. The director presents the movie in this way because the movie is meant to uplift everyone in the audience.I like watching this film because it is an inspiring rags to riches story. We all like to see the heroes prevail. Except this movie has a team of heroes. While Michael is the one who overcomes poverty he was born into and becomes a football star, his success is a team effort. The movie brings together people of who are different races and have different political opinions, but who all care about seeing Michael succeed. They all help Michael achieve something and become someone he may not have been able to on his own. The viewer sees people doing what they can and working together to help him. They share in Michael's triumphs, challenges, and defeats. The movie shows that when people working together and help each other incredible things can happen. It is a great movie, and you do not need to understand sports to enjoy it because it is really about family and hope.

videorama-759-859391 The Blind Side is a wonderfully engaging film, a film you might just pass off as another Good Will Hunting, Finding Forester type pic. You would be right, but this is a fresh or refreshing movie, if judged against that context. The film features knockout performances from it's black lead, another reason there's such a high pool of black acting talent about. Big Mike, we'll call em, though he doesn't like it, has grown up tough in his environs. Currently living on the street, at the request of a friend, where we're not really sure if he's the father, he's accepted into college. A gifted athlete, yet no intellectual, his grade point average close to nought, Big Mike,we see can shoot basketball hoops more than I can wolf down Krispy Kremes. He's taken in by a woman- a school sponsor, where he becomes part of Bullock's warm wonderful family. Bullock who's pushy character kind of irritated me a little, does shine, in her pinnacle worthy Oscar nominee moment. This inspiring film you enjoy, the more it progresses. It'll surprise you and grow on you, like Bullock's little son and very familiar Malcolm In The Middle face. Don't be blindsided and pass this one off. Film could of done with a better title and Collins, what sort of name is that for a girl, which had me initially thinking one of Bullock's too.

gmwatling This is definitely one of my favourite films of all time! the fact that its based on a true story makes the narrative of the film 10x more intriguing and interesting, it grips the audience well it did to me I was on the edge of my seat at points and then at other points I was doubting it convincing myself they were telling the story wrong. that's what grips us and pull us into the film, when we doubt that this can be real and we become almost entranced with the film and we feel like we know the characters on a personal level as we celebrate their wins and empathize with their loses. when Michael becomes part of the family it hits the part of you that celebrates the personal victories and strikes you when we realise just how deprived and ripped apart his childhood really was with him being moved from family to family and his mother being a alcoholic and drug addict. the film in its self takes you on ups and downs. I would with 100% recommend this film to anyone who hasn't seen it yet or is thinking about watching it. follow me on Instagram @gabewatling and send me your thoughts and own reviews!!!

zkonedog I made the decision to watch this film for two reasons: One, because I am a football fan, and two, because I like film dramas. Though I thoroughly enjoyed this film and would recommended to anyone, it focuses much more on the "human drama" angle and very little on the actual football.For a basic plot summary, "The Blind Side" tells the story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), who is adopted by Leigh Anne & Sean Tuohy (Sandra Bullock; Tim McGraw) and given a respite from life in "the projects". A giant of a boy, Michael shows an aptitude for football, learning, and family values under the guidance of the Tuohys, and eventually obtains both a college education and a shot at football's biggest stage--the NFL.Because this is a movie based on a true story, it is tough to know how much of it is actually true. As a sports fan who closely follows the NFL, I know that Mr. Oher himself is uncomfortable talking about the film (or, more specifically, his portrayal in it), so perhaps some liberties were indeed taken to make for a juicier storyline.That being said, this production (for better or worse) is a strong, emotional, human-interest drama that will both warm your heart and make you think. Though the basic concepts and characters are "vanilla" enough for even younger children to grasp, the more over-arching themes can easily be picked out by adults and thought upon. The acting also helps accomplish this goal, as the entire cast shines in their respective roles.About the only thing that prevents me from giving this film the full five stars is that I felt it could have devoted a bit more time to the "football side" of things (ala the Michael Lewis book). If done correctly, this movie could have been a sort of "Social Network", but for the NFL. Instead, to create a more family-friendly film, the production eschews all but a few mentions of actual football.Overall, this is a charming film that is appropriate for anyone. Though not quite "gritty" enough to be an outright classic, there is something to be said for its saccharine approach to film- making. View with confidence knowing that you won't be looking at your watch throughout or shaking your head at the end.