Although The Blind Side is considered a sports movie, more importantly it is an inspirational film about one family's decision to help out another person less fortunate. Normally sports films are not my kind of movie, but The Blind Side was pleasantly surprising primarily because the focus is taken away from the football and is more concerned with the relationship between Leigh Ann Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron). This is not to say that the football scenes are not entertaining but the film is strengthened by the fact that football takes a backseat to scenes exploring the growing emotional ties between a homeless African-American in Memphis and the family that adopts him as their own. This film is strongly supported by a fascinating story and touching subject matter. After watching this film I honestly had a lot of respect for the Tuohy's. Let's face it, most of us are often presented with a similar situation in which we have an opportunity to change the life of someone much less fortunate, yet the majority of people pass by and do nothing about it. This particular family just happened to pass by a young teenager walking along the street and decided that they were going to give him a home to live in. After a time period they came to look at him as one of their own and helped him become a professional football player. Overall, this film is not only a "feel good movie" but it actually possesses the ability to inspire audiences to help other people.
RATING: 3.5/5
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This is definately one of Sandra Bullocks best films. You are right in the fact that this movie is perfect for inspiring people to help others, because lets face it, parts of our world/society we live in today are totally unfair and depressing. We as an audience do not understand or want to understand this fact so we can keep living our lives as if nothing can be done.
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