The Blind Side

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2015)

A Touchdown for All
Whether or not you have ever watched a football game, this movie will tug at your heart and have you rooting for Michael Oher right from the start. Through the use of it's dynamic actors, Michael Lewis' The Blind Side shows the importance of family and compassion which grabs the attention of both sports and non sports enthusiasts.
The Blind Side tells the true story of Michael Oher's life. At the start of the movie Michael doesn't have a home and is staying at a friend's house in a little part of Tennessee called "Hurt Village. I'll let the name of the village speak for itself. Both he and his friend are able to begin attending a Christian school on the other side of town with the help of his friend's desperate father. Michael feels out of place right from the start. He is referred to as "Big Mike", and is treated as an outcast by not only students but by the teachers as well. It isn't until he runs into Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) that things start turning around for him. Leigh Anne immediately reaches out to Michael and invites him to stay for the night. One night turns into a few more nights and pretty soon Michael has his own room in the Tuohy household. A lot changes during his time starts at the Tuohy's and he goes from being a reserved, "Big Mike" to a confident, "Michael".
The acting in this movie is altogether fantastic. From Tim McGraw who plays Sean Tuohy, to Michael's tutor, Miss Sue played by Kathy Bates, everyone of the actors and actresses deserve a standing ovation. In my opinion, Leigh Anne Tuohy who is played by Sandra Bullock steals the show. The audience can really connect to her empathetic character. Sandra Bullock gives all women a sense of empowerment and shows people that a little compassion can go a long way. Both Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron, who plays Michael in the movie help one another to realize how much they need each other. One of the things I love about this movie is that it is not only about how The Tuohy family took Michael in and completely turned his life around, but how Michael became a member of the Tuohy family and gives them all a whole new outlook on life.
After seeing this movie, there is one actor who cannot go unnoticed. That would be Jae Head, who plays the role of S.J. Tuohy, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy's (Tim McGraw) youngest child. Jae has such a big role for such a young child and does it in a way that makes you wonder how someone so young could be so wise. He gives the movie a very lighthearted feel, and keeps people sitting on the edge of their seat wondering "what will he say next" whenever he is in a scene. It is clear right away that he and Michael will be close. They hit it off right away when S.J. gives Michael a little advice to "Smile at them. It will let them know you're their friend" after he watches Michael scare away two little girls from the swing at the park. It's very heartwarming to see how much Michael listens to what advice S.J. has for him throughout the movie.
The Blind Side has something for everyone. This may seem like another cliché sports movie, but it has so much more within it. The fact that it is a true story makes it one that has and will inspire many. The Blind Side is one for all to see and will leave you with a feeling of the utmost compassion towards the people in this movie.