Sandra Bullock, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron

The Blind Side depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfil...( read more  read more... )l his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. Based on the book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 6 min.

Directed by: John Lee Hancock

Release Date: November 20, 2009

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  • November 6, 2009
    The Blind Side is a truly inspirational, true story that leaps from the real-life annals of its history onto the big screen with effortlessness and comfortable familiarity. It is a film that we've seen in one plot form or another, but somehow feels genuine and poignant despite it...( read more) familiar trappings. Even though it's a movie that's been "done-to-death," this one is different.

    Sandra Bullock delivers one of her best performances as a southern belle who is determined to improve the life of a down-on-his-luck, black teenager. The boy (played by Quinton Aaron) strikes a chord with his subtly diffused performance as the displaced fellow from the wrong side of the tracks who is caught between two worlds.

    The story of a man rising from the ashes of a broken home; non-existent childhood and illiteracy is truly inspirational. But it is the help of Sandra Bullocks character that all of this is made possible. It is because of the spunky, relentlessly no-nonsense approach of this woman that this young man is able to achieve what he never thought possible. And, after he becomes a real part of her family, everything is within reach--and he's grateful.

    The dynamic of the family and Michael (the boy) is one that is so great to watch. It's truly a joy to see people embracing someone so different from themselves and taking them in without question as to their background or color. It is inconsequential to them and all that matters is helping out another individual in need--whether that poor, homeless boy had been black or white.

    Eventually, the success of Michael as a high school football star and a college-bound student is a remarkable story. The boy ultimately finds it within himself to persevere not because someone is forcing him to; but because he finally realize the value of his life and discovers what having dignity truly represents.

    Of course, there are occasional sappy moments; saccharine dialogue and predictable black vs. white encounters and snide, snappy, bitchy episodes with Bullock's character. But, ultimately, the movie moves along quite well; provides more than enough humor mixed with enough heart to make for a more than satisfying time at the movies.
  • November 23, 2009
    The Blind Side is based on a true story about Michael Oher. I became interested in this movie since they first started showing previews, because I'd heard about him before the '08 draft, and had read about him. The movie is a little off when compared to the real story, but it's a...( read more)ll small things that I'm sure were changed to "Hollywood" the movie up.

    It was a very good movie that I'm guessing will earn Bullock an Oscar nomination. Although she's the bright piece to this movie, she's not the only thing good about it. It's a very positive movie that shows the progression of Oher at the most critical point in his life.

    Although Bullock is the best actor in The Blind Side, there are some other good actors here. Get used to the name Jae Head. He plays the younger Touhy, SJ, and is the kid from Hancock. He was funny. Lily Collins, playing the daughter named Collins, is Phil Collins daughter, and didn't get much to work with, but didn't do anything to harm the movie. Tim McGraw is an entertaining actor, and I think he's pretty good. Quinton Aaron's only body of work besides playing Michael is a charming little movie called Be Kind Rewind, where if he had any speaking parts, they are few. When it came time to actually act in The Blind Side, he did a fair job.

    It's not a deep, Oscar caliber movie like I thought it was going to be, and that's a shame, because they had one of the most interesting real life stories I've heard to work with. I probably had my hopes up too high, but it was still a good movie. I just wish they had more time, or found a better writing team and director.

    If you're an NFL fan, and go see The Blind Side, I assure you that the next Ravens game you watch, you'll be locked onto number 74 for at least a few plays, and like the movie, you won't be disappointed.
  • November 19, 2009
    Great movie, something for everyone, it's funny, serious, sports minded and emotional but not over done in any category. Good for kis and adults alike has good values but could have too much violance for under 13.
  • September 1, 2009
    Saw movie tonite with Sandra Bullock in attendance - first audience to see the movie. Spoke to Director / ScreenWriter John Lee Hancock afterward, and he told me it was okay to talk about this movie - so, here is my rating. However, I will provide no other comments until closer...( read more) to the expected November 20th release date. It was, however, an uplifting story and an excellent story. It got mostly excellent and very good ratings by the test crowd ! See it !
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  • November 23, 2009
    We need more people out there like this women in this show.
  • November 23, 2009
    Excellent Story. Great job from Sandra and the other actors.
  • November 22, 2009
    Great story and movie!!
  • November 22, 2009
    IF IS A GOOD STORY SIGN ME IN THERE STILL GOOD PEOPLE IN THIS BEAUTIFULL WORLD O YES!!!!
  • November 22, 2009
    I think Sandra Bullock should be nominated for her first Oscar but we all know that won't happen, but this is a very nice and sweet movie based on a true story of a white family who takes in a homeless African-American kid, who may or may not be the next big thing in football.......( read more)it is a great story with some great acting and an even bigger heart...very well done

Critic Reviews


November 20, 2009
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

A movie made up almost entirely of turning points and yet curiously devoid of drama or suspense. full review

November 19, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

If someone were telling you this story, you might say, "Wow. That's something." Even so, the narrative is not quite big enough to bear the weight and significance that writer-director John Lee Hancock... full review

November 19, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Watching The Blind Side, I felt my emotions being stage-managed, but once or twice I got something in my eye. full review

November 19, 2009
Bob Mondello, NPR

Director John Lee Hancock's only aiming for a crowd pleaser, and by not challenging the established playbook for inspirational sports dramas, he's no doubt got one. full review

November 18, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

All Bullock's films promote an edifying sense of human experience -- she has an instinct for what people like to see -- and that gift makes The Blind Side the perfect, God-sent antidote to Precious. full review

November 16, 2009
Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine

Bullock may have found her Erin Brockovich in Tuohy, commanding the screen with grit and determination in an Oscar-worthy role if ever there was one. full review

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  • joniboniaz
    September 1, 2009
    Saw movie tonite with Sandra Bullock in attendance - first audience to see the movie. Spoke to Director / ScreenWriter John Lee Hancock afterward, and he told me it was okay to talk about this movie - so, here is my rating - 5 star. However, I will provide no other comments until closer to the expected November 20th release date. It was, however, an uplifting story and an excellent movie. It got mostly excellent and very good ratings by the test crowd ! See it !

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