songbirdmc This is a wonderfully heartwarming story. If you haven't seen this movie yet you should. It's an incredible story of love, selflessness, and hope.

tennine-08637 One of my favorite movies of all time is The Blind Side. The Blind Side is a film based on the true story about Michael Oher, who went from being a homeless black teen to a professional football player. When Michael is walking outside alone at night the Tuohys give him a place to stay. The Tuohys not only welcome Michael into their home and pay for his education, but also give him a real family. Although Michael struggles with his academics, his large build lends itself to football. Working hard on and off the field, Michael accepts a football scholarship to the University of Mississippi, and later becomes a first round NFL draft pick. The Blind Side is and inspiring movie that everyone should watch.The movie is really about what it means to be a family. Most people would say that their family consists of their mother, father, and siblings. Although Micheal clearly loves his mother, she struggles with addiction and is unable to support him. As a result, Michael was taken out of her care from a young age and wanders in and out of the foster care system. When Leigh Ann Tuohy sees Michael walking alone at night with no where to stay, she opens up her home. At first, the viewer wonders why she makes makes the decision. The decision seems impulsive, and her motives are unclear. Is she planning to use Michael to make herself look better? I would argue that at this point there really was not much to her decision besides instinct. She was not trying to calculate how much that one decision would change her life, but was just doing what felt right in that moment. However, as the movie progresses the viewer sees their relationship grow. Tuohys and Michael become a family overtime. They care about how he is doing and want to she him accomplish his dreams. Your family is there to support you, and that is what the Tuohys are able to do for Michael. The main issue people have with "The Blind Side" is that it is racist. You have a poor black boy from the projects with a crackhead mother taken in by a generous and affluent white family who gives him a chance at a better future. I think that it is unfair that this movie has to criticized for the racial oppression that is intrenched in American society. While race is definitely apart of the story, which takes place in Tennessee after all, I do not think that movie tries to bring down African Americans. The reality is that many African Americans are living in the projects because of the racism which still exists in our society. Its a movie which is not necessarily trying to tackle the bigger issues in our society, but does show them. African Americans do not have the same opportunities as white people, and the director has to show that. Michael is a poor black kid from the projects, and the Tuohys' did open a lot of doors for Michael. However, the movie is not only about what the Tuohys' did for him, but also why they did it. The director presents the movie in this way because the movie is meant to uplift everyone in the audience.I like watching this film because it is an inspiring rags to riches story. We all like to see the heroes prevail. Except this movie has a team of heroes. While Michael is the one who overcomes poverty he was born into and becomes a football star, his success is a team effort. The movie brings together people of who are different races and have different political opinions, but who all care about seeing Michael succeed. They all help Michael achieve something and become someone he may not have been able to on his own. The viewer sees people doing what they can and working together to help him. They share in Michael's triumphs, challenges, and defeats. The movie shows that when people working together and help each other incredible things can happen. It is a great movie, and you do not need to understand sports to enjoy it because it is really about family and hope.

zkonedog I made the decision to watch this film for two reasons: One, because I am a football fan, and two, because I like film dramas. Though I thoroughly enjoyed this film and would recommended to anyone, it focuses much more on the "human drama" angle and very little on the actual football.For a basic plot summary, "The Blind Side" tells the story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), who is adopted by Leigh Anne & Sean Tuohy (Sandra Bullock; Tim McGraw) and given a respite from life in "the projects". A giant of a boy, Michael shows an aptitude for football, learning, and family values under the guidance of the Tuohys, and eventually obtains both a college education and a shot at football's biggest stage--the NFL.Because this is a movie based on a true story, it is tough to know how much of it is actually true. As a sports fan who closely follows the NFL, I know that Mr. Oher himself is uncomfortable talking about the film (or, more specifically, his portrayal in it), so perhaps some liberties were indeed taken to make for a juicier storyline.That being said, this production (for better or worse) is a strong, emotional, human-interest drama that will both warm your heart and make you think. Though the basic concepts and characters are "vanilla" enough for even younger children to grasp, the more over-arching themes can easily be picked out by adults and thought upon. The acting also helps accomplish this goal, as the entire cast shines in their respective roles.About the only thing that prevents me from giving this film the full five stars is that I felt it could have devoted a bit more time to the "football side" of things (ala the Michael Lewis book). If done correctly, this movie could have been a sort of "Social Network", but for the NFL. Instead, to create a more family-friendly film, the production eschews all but a few mentions of actual football.Overall, this is a charming film that is appropriate for anyone. Though not quite "gritty" enough to be an outright classic, there is something to be said for its saccharine approach to film- making. View with confidence knowing that you won't be looking at your watch throughout or shaking your head at the end.

Tyler Roeder This movie is a must see! Its heart-warming story and great actors are surely credible for its success. Michael Oher, a troubled child, was taken into care by Leanne Tuohy, an Ole Miss grad and donar, and was given a home, family and a better life. This care allowed Micheal to do what he loved, and succeed. Based on a true story, this movie tells the story of a kind-hearted family who helped make someones life better. We can all take away from this movie, and learn to care more for the less fortunate and help to make the world a better place.