A neighbor wanted to see
The Blindside, so I went along, and was very glad I did. Sandra Bullock gave a performance of spitfire Leigh Anne Tuohy worthy of an Oscar nomination. I'd seen the
trailer, and the movie looked schmaltzy, and being a sports film wasn't on my must see list. It was the perfect movie for Thanksgiving weekend. The theater on Friday night when we went to see it was absolutely packed, and the audience were all ages. This is a true family film, with a little something for everyone.
What's absolutely amazing is that this is based on a completely true story. The wealthy Tuohy family of Memphis did adopt a homeless African-American teen named Michael Oher. With their help and a tutor (Miss Sue played by Kathy Bates), he made it to Ole Miss on a football scholarship, and now plays pro-football for the Baltimore Ravens. He was just drafted earlier this year! It all hits you when the photographs at the end of the film during the credits show the real Michael and his family.
This was a real feel good film, and Sandra Bullock was just excellent as the spitfire Southern Belle Leigh Anne Tuohy. She deserves an Oscar nomination for this role, and she had one of the best performances I've ever seen her do. Tim McGraw was also surprisingly good as her "Yes, Dear" husband.
The real find was gentle giant Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher. That must have been a challenging casting search. I also really enjoyed Jae Head as SJ, the wise cracking little brother. Yes, this family is a bit too good to be true, but the essence of the story is, in fact, true.
It's a heart warming tale that I give three stars. You could wait for a rental, but this is a great choice to see this holiday season in the theater with your whole family.
Sandra Bullock said she spent one day with the real Leigh Anne, and she was simply exhausted trying to keep up with her!
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