Excellent story, Amazing Acting

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2020)

Where to start? I've watched this film several times since it came out and every single time I fall in love with it all over again.
Sandra Bullock earned every inch of her Academy Award. Her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy has to be, to date, the best of her career (and my all time favourite of her performances). Even when Tuohy is cold or harsh, you still fall for her. Love and empathy just radiates from her character, no matter the situation.
Another honorable mention goes to Quinton Aaron playing the wayward teenager, Michael Oher. Initially, he exudes the lack of self confidence and childlike qualities that you would expect from a kid that has been abandoned by his drug dependant mother. After being bounced around the system, he ends up couch surfing for a while but ultimately ends up homeless when he meets the Tuohy's.
You don't have to love Football to love this movie, but it sure is better if you do!
Excellent movie; well worth your time!