Excellent Movie

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2011)

The Blindside is based on a true story about Michael Oher played by Quinton Aaron. He is a homeless boy that is taken in by Leigh Anne Tuohy played by Sandra Bullock, her husband Sean played by Tim McGraw, their son S.J played by Jae Head, and daughter Collins played by Lily Collins. Michael had a rough upbringing and ended up at a private school when one of his friend's fathers tries to get his son into the school but won't allow him to go without Michael. The Tuohys take him into their home and eventually end up adopting him. We see Michael turn into a great football player and eventually get a scholarship to college which is a big accomplishment considering his GPA was at a .06 when first starting at the private school.
The movie shows that if you are given the chance with will and determination you can do anything that you want no matter what the situation you come from. It also shows that there are people who care about others and use their good situations to help those in need. Michael is given the chance to better his life and when the Tuohys and the teachers at his new school give him the chance he shows that he can do it with a little guidance. He raises his grades, gets into college, and eventually gets drafted to the NFL.
The lighting used in the movie really fit the theme. When Michael would visit his old neighborhood the lighting would be low and dull giving you the sense of the bad situation he was in before. When he begins to play football and better himself the lighting is brighter. The dialog is also used well in showing the theme. I like the flashbacks to some of the things that Michael went through as a child I actually think it could have used a little more to get a better understanding.
The acting was also great Michael was portrayed as a silent shy boy in the beginning who wasn't smart and didn't trust anyone. As the movie goes on he becomes more talkative and more trusting in the family. He also feels as if he is part of the family before he is legally adopted. All the characters were portrayed beautifully. This is a great movie for anyone to see as it shows us we can do whatever we want with will and determination.