Not Bad For What It Is

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2009)

Okay, The Blind Side may be based on truth, but it is still a hokey story about a rich Republican who adopts a black ghetto boy. That being the case, that this is one of those movies, The Blind Side is still a really good example of the genre. Sandra Bullock has really matured as an actress and without her playing the powerfully willed woman who takes a million chances and has unyielding faith, this movie would be nothing at all. That is not to say that the rest of the actors weren't cast well; the casting is perfect. But Bullock is the show and that's all there is to it. The Blind Side is long and drawn out at over two hours, but ultimately it is satisfying and not boring. The Blind Side is more about the relationships between human beings than it is a sports movie, so if you are hoping for a lot of exciting football scenes this one won't deliver. Instead it is like a really well made, sentimental Lifetime movie. It works on all levels and is safe for the entire family. I think the foulest word in the entire movie is "penis". I have to score this one and eight simply for the love it delivers. I'd like to see more movies about love. Love is a tough subject to tackle but The Blide Side does a good job at it.