Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 11/20/09 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references Running Time 2 hours 6 minutes Genre Drama, Comedy, Sports Director John Lee Hancock Writer John Lee Hancock Cast Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron, Lily Collins, Jae Head Studio Warner Bros. |
THE BLIND SIDE (2009)
SYNOPSIS
Drama. "The Blind Side" depicts the remarkable true
story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American
youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys,
a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his
potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the
Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful
self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new
environment, the teen faces a completely different set
of challenges to overcome. As a football player and
student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his
coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American
offensive left tackle. --© Warner Bros.
Drama. "The Blind Side" depicts the remarkable true
story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American
youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys,
a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his
potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the
Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful
self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new
environment, the teen faces a completely different set
of challenges to overcome. As a football player and
student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his
coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American
offensive left tackle. --© Warner Bros.
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One of this year’s best films, The Blind Side, is a true story about a large, African American, poverty-
stricken teen named Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron). A friend of this youngster takes a chance and talks to
the football coach of a private Christian academy; convincing him to accept both his son and Michael into
the school. Shortly after being accepted into the school Michael becomes homeless. Quinton, not only
looks the part, but he is able to perform the role of a strong yet, sad teen looking for a way out. He does
an exceptional job embodying Michael Oher and the struggles he went through growing up. The director
(John Lee Hancock) tends to focus more on the woman, Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock), who accepts
Michael into her family. Leigh Anne, an affluent woman from Mississippi, has a son, S.J. Tuohy (Jae
Head), a daughter, Collins Tuohy (Lily Collins) and is married to the “fast food king”, Sean Tuohy (Tim
McGraw). She lives a busy, privileged life that drastically transforms when she invites Michael to join her
family. The story is uplifting and beautifully told. Jae Head steals the screen with his humorous one-
liners and trademark facial expressions. The chemistry between Jae and Quinton is astounding. The
scene with Leigh Anne and her affluent girlfriends seems a little toned down which, unfortunately, down
plays the amount of adversity she must have went through and endured during this time. Displaying the
actual pictures of the family at the end of the movie is a remarkable way of bringing this film to a close. It
helps the audience relate to this heart wrenching true account of love, faith, and humanity. The Blind Side
is an awe inspiring demonstration of overcoming past prejudices and taking risks that in the end pay off.
stricken teen named Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron). A friend of this youngster takes a chance and talks to
the football coach of a private Christian academy; convincing him to accept both his son and Michael into
the school. Shortly after being accepted into the school Michael becomes homeless. Quinton, not only
looks the part, but he is able to perform the role of a strong yet, sad teen looking for a way out. He does
an exceptional job embodying Michael Oher and the struggles he went through growing up. The director
(John Lee Hancock) tends to focus more on the woman, Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock), who accepts
Michael into her family. Leigh Anne, an affluent woman from Mississippi, has a son, S.J. Tuohy (Jae
Head), a daughter, Collins Tuohy (Lily Collins) and is married to the “fast food king”, Sean Tuohy (Tim
McGraw). She lives a busy, privileged life that drastically transforms when she invites Michael to join her
family. The story is uplifting and beautifully told. Jae Head steals the screen with his humorous one-
liners and trademark facial expressions. The chemistry between Jae and Quinton is astounding. The
scene with Leigh Anne and her affluent girlfriends seems a little toned down which, unfortunately, down
plays the amount of adversity she must have went through and endured during this time. Displaying the
actual pictures of the family at the end of the movie is a remarkable way of bringing this film to a close. It
helps the audience relate to this heart wrenching true account of love, faith, and humanity. The Blind Side
is an awe inspiring demonstration of overcoming past prejudices and taking risks that in the end pay off.
By David Ladd