Blindside; a Movie that Mixes your Emotions

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 2009)

Blindside(2009) is a five star film that is entertaining to all. The movie feels very realistic and it is based on the true story of Michael "Big Mike" Oher. It is full of comedy, drama, excitement, and it touches all your emotions. You will laugh, you will cry, feel a sense of joy and you will feel a sense of sadness. The movie Blindside will keep you at the edge of your seat, showing you the value of life. It will take you through hardships and struggle and will show you the determination of a child to have a better life
Michael Oher played by Quinton Aaron is a boy who grew up on the bad side of town. He is a homeless black teenager who got through school with straight D's. He wanted to avoid living on the streets, and succeed in life using his protective instincts and goodwill. Michael is the main character alongside Leigh Ann Tuohey, a very wealthy mother, played by Sandra Bullock. She takes no nonsense and is the perfect fit for this role. It is said by the New York Times that it is her best performance. Leigh Ann and her husband, Sean, played by Tim McGraw decide to adopt Michael giving him a life he could only dream of having. They adopt him because they cared that Michael was just a kid with no place to stay. In this movie, Big Mike was taken from his mother at a very young age due to her drug addiction, forcing him to live his life on his own. In the very beginning it shows his uncle trying to get him into a top line school, called "Windgate." He gets accepted but has nowhere to live or go, and his education level is very low. One night after the Tuohey family is leaving a school event they see Michael walking in the cold, pouring rain with only a tee-shirt and shorts on. They stop and offer him a place to stay. The Tuohey family is a very wealthy family that lives in the nice part of town. They drive nice cars and have a lot of money, and they step out of their own routine just to help Michael to a better life. After some time, the Tuohey family and Big Mike become very close with each other. They take care of him, and see that he is a nice young boy who just needs a family. As Michael is staying in the Tuohey household he begins to become part of the family. After they adopt him they give him his first bed and brand new clothes. Throughout the movie they teach him manners, the importance of life, what it's like to have a family and to be loved. SJ, Mikes best friend, and new little brother, who is played by Jae Head is the comedian in the movie. This little guy keeps you laughing and makes you want to have someone like SJ apart of your family. SJ and Leigh Ann teach Big Mike how to play football. At first he lacked experience on the field, not using his talent to the best of his ability. One day at practice Leigh Ann tells him the football team is like their family and you must protect them. From that moment on he is unstoppable. Michael learns a good lesson about never letting his family get hurt and he sticks to that for the rest of his life. Michael ends up getting football scholarship offers from many schools across the country and he earns grades that make him eligible for college. His school of choice is Ole Miss (Mississippi) which is also the Tuohey family's favorite school. Both Leigh Ann and Sean Tuohey attended Ole Miss and are a huge part of the booster club. If it wasn't for Sandra's ability to convey a strong sense of leadership, courage, and strength, the movie would not have been as successful. She plays a lead role that truly touches your heart. She plays a great part with being a hard working determined mother to raise her kids to grow up the right way, and she goes out of her way to help someone less fortunate. After watching Blindside, the story of Michael Oher will never be forgotten. Blindside is a must see hit film that you and your whole family will enjoy. Its dramatic elements and frequent moments of comedy make this a movie that you will always remember. This film is a powerful inspiration to us all. It makes us want to get out there and help by showing us the power of love, family, and kindness.