Rating of
3.5/4
The Blindside review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/05/11
True story of Michael Oher's struggles and obstacles as a teen African-American in a white community (Memphis). Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) adopts "Big Mike" since he had no place to go. The Tuohy accepts Michael to their family by making it legitimate. Sean Jr. "SJ" (Jae Head) assists Michael to be the best blocker on the football team of Wingate Christian school. Terrific performances from the cast and a touching portrayal from Sandra Bullock. The lack of characterization is one of the few qualms I have. One would be the background of Leigh Anne. If only the film delved into analyzing her real purpose in helping Michael. Not much memorable cinematography and score, but the themes of motherhood, family and acceptance coupled with the genuine depiction of the artists really holds it together. I won't even consider this a sports film, rather than a true to life picture with a lot of heart. A typical feel good family movie, The Blind Side was really protected well just by the persona's of Michael Oher and the sensitive humane Leigh Anne Tuohy.
