Outstanding story. Exceptional movie.

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2010)

John Lee Hancock directs and co-writes an amazing story of a homeless teen that finds fame in the NFL. Michael Oher(Quinton Aaron) knew the streets and projects of Memphis quite well when he was noticed by a caring and well-to-do Leigh Anne Tuohy(Sandra Bullock). This is the down-to-life story of Michael, uneducated and aimless, becoming a star in the NFL. Tuohy and her husband Sean(Tim McGraw)take the boy into their home and gives him his first feeling of security and family. Michael grew into a blue-chip football star, even though he didn't really care for the sport at first. Oher a six foot-four, 309 pound offensive tackle was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2009 after being groomed in the sport at Ole Miss. He was assigned the #74, the same he wore with the Rebels. A heart-warming and emotional film too good to be missed. Bullock is nothing but sensational. Very easy to look at coming and going. For Aaron, kudos for showing dedication and conviction in playing his role. In support, veteran actress Kathy Bates plays Oher's tutor. With cameos are football coaches Nick Saban, Tommy Tuberville, Houston Nutt and Lou Holtz. You don't have to have any knowledge of football or even be a sports fan to enjoy THE BLIND SIDE.