Feel-good, entertaining and thought-provoking

Rating: 9/10 (29 November 2009)

First and foremost a note for doubting parents- disregard the PG-13 rated. There are made 5 words and a total of 2 minutes of material that gave it that rating. I think it is suitable for anyone 10+ and I strongly suggest you go as a family.
I wanted to see this movie the first time I saw the trailer because I'm a sucker for a good underdog story and my Dad filled me in on Michael Oher. I can say point blank it was so moving that I'm still thinking about it two days later. It did a wonderful job of show casing a blessed family, blessing someone in need and changing as people along the way. I was very pleased with how well they handled the Christian ideal throughout the film so that it was clear what the Touhys morals were, yet not being preachy. I adored Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne because when I looked at her I saw my mom in every possible way... A tough cookie on the outside, but soft as snow on the inside. The young actor that played SJ captured my heart because he was so pure and sincere about everything he did. I had just wrapped up a series at my church about how it is important to remember the ways you are blessed and find ways to bless others in need so the movie fit right in with that. No matter what your race, religion, age, gender, social class, or even political affiliation is I hope you come out of the theater inspired.