The Blind Side (2009)

Simply Perfect

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

Based on the remarkable truly story of Michael Oher, 'The Blind Side' really should have been an inspiring and touching film. If it had simply told the story without injecting artificial Hollywood gloss and melodrama, maybe it would have been. Instead, 'The Blind Side' plays more like a fictional drama filled with clichés and exaggerated scenes designed to manipulate the audience.I'm not too familiar with Michael Oher's story, but I'm pretty sure he didn't used to walk round with a gigantic sulk on his face 24/7 like is portrayed in the film. It's almost as if the film feels the need to constantly remind us of Oher's unhappiness - we get it. Fortunately, the story alone is good enough to pull this film through and it is somewhat rewarding in the end, despite all the melodrama along the way.

2.5/4There is something so undeniably inept about the way The Blind Side is presented. It's an entertaining movie, but it seems to dispel any hard facts, and glide thoughtlessly over big issues. This gives way to a movie that feels like it was carried by its many embellishments and heavily watered-down.This is based on the true story is of a 17-year-old names Michael Oher. He lives a life devoid of any opportunities. One day, a family takes him in, sends him to a prestigious private school, teaches him how to play football, and ultimately lands him on the Baltimore Ravens. It's a truly great story, but it was told in a very glib manner. It was also told in an arguably degrading way towards its real-life counterpart. In case you didn't know, Michael Oher himself has been vocal about that.The acting and character interactions were quality, and probably the best aspect of this movie. Sandra Bullock gives a powerful, if not over-acted, female lead. When the characters don't feel like they're putting on an act, they're actually quite charming.What is left of the movie runs together much in the manner of a train crash for me. The story seems to rushed to give its own merits any attention. The movie glides in-and-out of focus of what it needs to do: shed light on the issues it introduced. While it told a story well, it didn't leave you thinking about the movie.Overall, The Blind Side is extraordinarily average. It's neither memorable for its football, nor its drama, and it doesn't give a true story a good movie-screen experience. Remember The Titans? I wish.

I have just finished watching this film for the third time since its release in 2009. It has some excellent acting, a lovely, true story and a great feel to it.Personally i am not the biggest fan of American football or this genre of film, but for anyone looking for a easy to watch, heart warming flick for the evening, you cant do much better than The Blind Side.Other similar titles that i would suggest include:Coach Carter, Money ball, and, of course, The Pursuit of Happiness!

It's a cliché sports film, with Sandra Bullock.In case you didn't hear me right, this is a cliché sports film, with Sandra Bullock.Those words can let you decide whether or not you want to see this film or not. It's not a bad film because it's got Sandra Bullock in it, it's just a bad film because it's a cliché sports film with Sandra Bullock.Yep, you heard me right. A "feel good," TV-ish, cliché sports film with Sandra Bullock.In case you didn't hear me right, I will repeat what I said again. A "feel good," TV-ish, cliché sports film with Sandra Bullock.You can decide from there whether or not it'll be good.