The Blind Side (2009)

Tagline: The blind side

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins

Summary: Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless African-American teenager, is taken into the care of the Sean (Tim McGraw) and Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock), allowing for both the Tuohy family and Michael to embark on a journey of self-discovery, breaking boundaries and reaching one’s potential

5 Words/Phrases: Great acting; nice sprinkle of comedic moments throughout the movie; had a surprisingly light feel for certain parts of the movie; nice progression of storyline; ad campaign generated a different feel for the movie than expected

Most Impressed By: The performances of Sandra Bullock and Jae Head – both were absolutely phenomenal

Least Impressed By: The trailers, posters and other promotional buzz about the movie created a focus on issues that were not necessarily related to the plot itself

Comments: This movie shows Sandra Bullock at her finest

Overall Rating: 8.5/10

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