Snap Review of The Blind Side
Posted by Matt Rosenberg on November 18, 2009 at 7:30 am
Wow wow wow, what a story. “The Blind Side,” based off the book ‘The Blind Side’ by Michael Lewis, stars Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and film new comer Quinton Aaron. Aaron plays the main character, Michael Oher, who’s life story is nothing short of incredible. Aaron plays an amazingly likeable character who you will laugh, cry and cheer for. The fact that this story is true is also something to take in.
Sandra Bullock plays Leigh Anne Touhy who is courageous and kind enough to take in a poor, homeless black kid walking the streets of rural Mississippi. The relationship that Touhy and Oher form is as close to mother-son as it can possibly be. It is genuine, touching and inspiring.
I think the most interesting relationship in the movie is between SJ Touhy (played by Jae Head from Hancock) and Oher. SJ has a life size personality trapped in a little person’s body and is hilarious to watch on screen. Head’s comfort in front of the camera is impeccable at such a young age. His character, SJ, is the little brother that you always wanted, but never had. His chemistry on screen with Aaron (Michael Oher) is the most dynamic as the two are both brothers and friends.
The movie was beyond inspiring. I got lucky enough to attend the premiere, which was full of VIP’s including a ton of guys from the Giants, Jets, and NCAA football. In fact, I got up to go to the bathroom mid movie and ran into Aaron in the bathroom. It was just me and him, doing our thing, and talking about the movie – awesome. It was a great red carpet affair.
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Napoleon Dynamite ipod This movie could have something to say come Oscar time. Bullock is almost a lock for a nomination, and the adapted screenplay as well.
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congrats on getting a chance to go to the premiere! awesome! i’ve herad nothing but good things about this movie. it looked to me like someone with a bad dye job and a bad fake accent taking a guy in as charity. but apparently it is MUCH more! maybe i’ll check it out.
@Candice, a must see. That’s about it.
WOW, Oscar-worthy? Sandra Bullock is a great actress who has been in some god-awful movies, but from what I hear from you this must be the role she’s been waiting to play. Got to check this out now!
WOW, Oscar-worthy? Sandra Bullock is a great actress who has been in some god-awful movies, but from what I hear from you this must be the role she’s been waiting to play. Got to check this out now!
WOW, Oscar-worthy? Sandra Bullock is a great actress who has been in some god-awful movies, but from what I hear from you this must be the role she’s been waiting to play. Got to check this out now!