The Blind Side Movie Reviews

Opens with a noisy, electrifying scene of the game and a commentary on the historic transition brought about by a single player before the movie begins. The movie leaves for flashback, a two year period, from where emerges this touching story of Michael 'Big Mike' Oher.

Oher is special: a wizard with the ball and coach Burt Cotton doesn't take time to realize that. The coach's rallying for him and an appeal to do the Christian thing makes the school management relent and admit Michael. But to reach a game Michael has first to be game himself and get good grades which is difficult considering that his parents are almost non-existent and he's a homeless waif, living on charity of others whenever it comes. And he is black. We come to know later that he's not an insensitive clod or beast but one who has sensitivity for courage, honor, and love. And then comes this white family of his classmate Tuohy, led by her energetic and compassionate mom, Leigh Ann (Bullock). Her husband, Sean, and son, S.J. join in  with their goodness to make Michael join the family.

What makes Michael special is not just his awesome bulk but his gentleness. He's not the one who carries chips on the shoulder but rises out of the hurts and scars of a bad childhood and memories of violence, bad things, and want. The new family, some teachers, and above all, the protective and guiding force of Leigh Ann makes Michael show his best sides. Adding scene to scene, the picture of a loving family, a gentle giant, and their achieving the goal to get Michael through to a good team gets realized. There are demanding teachers, challenges, confusions, misunderstandings and obstacles of social life and of the game, but the strength and perseverance of the family sees through to success.  Michaels becomes a star of sorts and moves ahead with what he was made for. The movie ends with the real-life pictures of people on whom the movie is based.

The movie is good because of the right balance between things, even if it had to be somewhat Bullock-oriented. That the cast performance is excellent surely must be because of good editing too. Little events, mishaps, suspenses add to the interest in the plot. As for the performances, even the smallest role such as of the football playing friend of Michael remains in the mind. And then you've so many beautiful ladies--Lily Collins, Tim Dickens, Catherine Dyer. The cinematography certainly shows their beauty in a sober yet appealing  way, without wasting reels and focus. In fact, the cinematographer has done a good job whether it is a slow, loving home scene, or violent scene in a pub, or action-packed field scenes of the game. Close ups and long shots, all are well done.

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Like every other person, I had heard a lot about this movie and had planned to watch it since its release. But somehow a movie based on racism and football was not appealing me. Nevertheless this weekend I vowed that I would watch this movie. And trust me I thoroughly enjoyed those two hours. The movie is neither about football nor about racism. The protagonist, Michael is an American African who is supported by a white Christian upper class lady and her family and who coincidentally discovers his skills in football and slowly falls in love with it. But any hint of racism or football ends here.

The movie is about compassion and kindness. Big mike or Michael, an American African is clearly an underdog. His big size is often ridiculed by people, he is orphan, had an abusive childhood and lacks intellect and skills. The only quality or skill that he has is his protective instinct which eventually leads him to overcomes all hurdles.

Leigh anne, an upper class white woman gives shelter to Michael when she finds him straying alone in a cold night. What starts as an accommodation for one night ends with his adoption as her son.and thus starts a process which alters Michael’s and leigh’s and her family’s life. Michael has no skill as such excepts his protective instinct and this wins him leigh’s and her family love and makes him a legend in football. This is a beautiful family drama which makes you laugh and makes you feel good. It can certainly be recommended to a cynic or misanthrope.

The top class acting by the characters does deserve all the applauds it has gather. Bullock, Aaron and Head are the highlights of the film. Head as S.J is hilarious and adorable. tim Mcgraw as leigh husband is very charming and the warmth of their relationship is palpable.

It is based on a true story. Good to know that human spirit and kindness still exists. and I am glad I watched this movie.

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What is courage ? Is it an adrenalin rush when you feel something you might want around you is at a fatal risk ? Has it got something to do with being at peace with one does ? Or is it synonymous with working for honour ? The Blind side is a movie about Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron), a homeless and traumatized African American boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman ( Leigh Anne Tuohy played by Sandra Bullock) and her family.

The movie deals with the big problems this 6 and a half foot boy faces in his life. He faces everything from racial discrimination to being taunted for his big size, from the fact that his shyness was misunderstood to the fact that his really low grades made teachers feel he was just another duffer. He barely had means to feed himself. His best option for spending his winter night was to sneak into the gymn at night because it was warm and life looked pretty much hopeless for him, till the Tuohy family took him in, clothed him, fed him, fought his deltas and taught him how to use his disadvantages to his advantage,

Not after Speed, had a movie from Bullock so intrigued me. Only, speed was a thriller and The Blind Side is a heart warming true story of how, if handled properly, even the kids with the worst problems (or so one might say) could be turned into champions.

Though I thought everyone in the movie did a fantastic job, I would like to specially mention Jae Head who played S.J. Tuohy, Leigh Anne's youngest son. He was the youngest and also the funniest in the movie. His part in the movie was absolutely indispensable.

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