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Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) knows little about family. Less about football. What the homeless teen knows are the streets and projects of Memphis. Well-to-do Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) knows little about his world. Yet when she and Michael meet, he's found a home. And the Tuohys have found something just as life-changing: a beloved new son and brother. This real-life story of family and of Michael's growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. Share the remarkable journey of the college All-American and first-round NFL draft pick who was a winner before he ever stepped onto the playing field.
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Every so often a movie comes along that is well-deserving of all of the hype that is allocated to it. This is one such movie. In short, it ranks as one of the greatest sports movies ever made - not the least of which due to the fact that it is based on the true story of Michael Oher.
One of the more notable aspects of this film is just how little of it takes place on the football field. This is a movie about Michael Oher the person more than it is Micheal Oher the football player. In spite of being about 6'8 & > 300lbs, we find Oher to be someone who is as uniquely human as the rest of us. People who automatically believe that sports movies = zero plot will be quite surprised after giving this one a viewing.
Likewise, very little focus is on Oher's HS football team. It shows them winning from time to time & it shows Michael holding the league championship trophy. However, the other players on the team only have bit parts and we know very little about them.
Rather than being about a team's quest for a championship, this is a movie about a young man's involvement in the college football recruiting process. It is also centered around his desires to escape his past and make the grade while fending off racism at a ritzy all-white private school.
At its core, however, this is a story that shows how a little bit of kindness can go a long way towards making the world a better place. Even in the sadistic, twisted time in which we live, it's good to know that magnanimity has not entirely gone out of style.
Acting wise, this is one of the most well-done films I've ever seen. There was not a single weak performance in the movie, and there are not too many movies I can say that about. The casting office came through with flying colors! Sandra Bullock's Oscar was well deserved, and Quinton Aaron is perfect as the gentle giant with puppy dog eyes. Cameos by college coaches such as Nick Saban, Lou Holtz & Phil Fulmer were a nice touch.
Whether you love Sandra Bullock or merely adore Sandra Bullock, this is a heartwarming movie that will stay with you forever. If, after watching this movie you're not stirred in the least, I would highly recommend that you check your pulse to ensure that you still have one!
One of the more notable aspects of this film is just how little of it takes place on the football field. This is a movie about Michael Oher the person more than it is Micheal Oher the football player. In spite of being about 6'8 & > 300lbs, we find Oher to be someone who is as uniquely human as the rest of us. People who automatically believe that sports movies = zero plot will be quite surprised after giving this one a viewing.
Likewise, very little focus is on Oher's HS football team. It shows them winning from time to time & it shows Michael holding the league championship trophy. However, the other players on the team only have bit parts and we know very little about them.
Rather than being about a team's quest for a championship, this is a movie about a young man's involvement in the college football recruiting process. It is also centered around his desires to escape his past and make the grade while fending off racism at a ritzy all-white private school.
At its core, however, this is a story that shows how a little bit of kindness can go a long way towards making the world a better place. Even in the sadistic, twisted time in which we live, it's good to know that magnanimity has not entirely gone out of style.
Acting wise, this is one of the most well-done films I've ever seen. There was not a single weak performance in the movie, and there are not too many movies I can say that about. The casting office came through with flying colors! Sandra Bullock's Oscar was well deserved, and Quinton Aaron is perfect as the gentle giant with puppy dog eyes. Cameos by college coaches such as Nick Saban, Lou Holtz & Phil Fulmer were a nice touch.
Whether you love Sandra Bullock or merely adore Sandra Bullock, this is a heartwarming movie that will stay with you forever. If, after watching this movie you're not stirred in the least, I would highly recommend that you check your pulse to ensure that you still have one!
23 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By J. Roggow
Format:Blu-ray
This is the type of movie that after you leave the theatre, you keep thinking about the movie for days.
It meant so much more to know it is a true story! The acting was excellent and well cast!
Take the whole family. This movie is a winner!
It meant so much more to know it is a true story! The acting was excellent and well cast!
Take the whole family. This movie is a winner!
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is a feel good movie that really delivers. Sandra Bullock well deserved the Oscar for this one. Based on a true story the director focuses in on the soft side of a young man who has been tossed around all of his life. He finally is found by a family that learns to love him and wants the best for him. Born with natural athletic ability and the determination to succeed Michael Oher is pointed in the right direction and is still playing footbal for the Ravens today. Great movie.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old movie
Good movie and really liked the price. Bought it for my dad because he wanted his friends from that area to see the movie.
Published 12 hours ago by tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing story
Love this true story. I have always loved sports movies and the feel good feeling the inspirational movies give you.. but this one is above and beyond. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by Stephanie Swindell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Movie!
True Story. It will make you laugh, but will touch your heart, too. If you love sports, you will love it. Even if you do not love sports, you will love it. Real life... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Goldie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
A real "feel good" movie. Everyone did a great job representing the real people and was respectful of the story!
Published 1 day ago by Sandy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Racist white guilt propaganda.
This film makes me sick.Mike is portrayed as an ignorant,big dumb ape.Sj and mike sing bust-a-move in the car made me vomit so over the top and cheesy. Read more
Published 3 days ago by cameron king
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
I would recomend this item to future users. It was overall great..and what I disliked was that it had deep scratches...but oveall ebnjoyable
Published 3 days ago by Peter Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Blind Side
This is an excellent family movie. Have watcher it numerous times. We have let friends and family borrow it on
occasion. Sandra Bullock s one of my favorites . Read more
occasion. Sandra Bullock s one of my favorites . Read more
Published 3 days ago by Barbara Metcalf
4.0 out of 5 stars
great movie
great movie, loved it. I liked it as a football fan and I liked it from the standpoint of being a parent. I liked Sandra Bullock as an actress (or do we say actor now? Read more
Published 3 days ago by mike reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sandra Bullock at her best!
A heart warming story well worth your time, we rush through life often missing its most important features, and it has my all time favorite football coach in it Phillip Fulmer!
Published 4 days ago by William E. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Blind Side
What an amazing story. Sandra gives the performance of a lifetime here. And Big Mike goes without saying-he's going places with such superb acting skills-I'll be following this... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Caroline Brown-Moore
