The Blind Side

Based on a true story, the Blind Side is a tear-jerking, heart warming, family film, laced with some mild humor and the problems that go along with the ignorance's of interracial families. In my opinion, Sandra Bullock's role as Leigh Anne Tuohy was by far her best. As the out-spoken mother of an upper class athletic family, Leigh Anne makes the decision to take in a homeless African American teenager despite even consulting her family. The snide remarks from her friends and the community fail to sway her decision as she chooses to clothe, house, feed, and eventually consider the boy one of her own and adopt him. He soon develops an interest in football and when the Tuohy's find out he is actually good, they make it their goal to get him a scholarship to Ole Miss, even going to the extent to hire a full time private tutor to improve his grades. The plot takes a twist when the boy, Mike Oher, is questioned by an NCAA investigator as to whether he really wants to go to Ole Miss or the Tuohy's are forcing him to because they are boosters and alumni. Ultimately the Tuohy's do what they think is best and let Mike make the decision for himself. The real Michael Oher was drafted 23rd overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2009. I give this movie 3 thumbs up for its ability to stay true to the real story of Michael Oher while showing families how a small act of kindness can change a person's life.
Movie Critic Crew Member: Whitney Putnam