Sandra Bullock, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Ray McKinnon ...( see more  see more... ) , Ashley LeConte Campbell

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 p...( read more  read more... )otential. 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. Based on the book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis

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PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.

Directed by: John Lee Hancock

Release Date: November 20, 2009

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DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010

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  • February 7, 2010
    Seeing this after the immense box office and ridiculous Oscar whispers, it's impossible to avoid how overrated it is. This in no way puts the film down. In hard economic times this is the perfect film. It's feel good, has a message about helping people, and has somebody taking on...( read more) all of life's hardships and coming out on tops. On top of that, Bullock is well cast as a sassy, touch, but still motherly figure. It has bits of humour and plenty of places for emotion. It is aimed at the widest audience possible, which gets in the way of some of the more interesting/ambiguous issues, and there is a sickly "hooray for white people" vibe at times, but if it's well made, solid entertainment you are after, you could do a lot worse.
  • January 17, 2010
    review to come.
  • January 10, 2010
    The Blind Side is an inspiring true story chronicling NFL player Michael Oher's troubled path to stardom. Abandoned and homeless with no where to turn, Michael is taken in by a local white family who help lead him in the right direction and help him fulfill his potential....( read more)

    One of the feel-good movies of 2009, The Blind Side will tug on your emotions. These heart-warming true stories have a tendency to do so. Sandra Bullock brings plenty of life to her role as Leigh Anne Touhy, delivering a compassionate, yet tenacious performance as the rigid adopted mother. I don't know if she is catching any Oscar buzz for this role, but she could be a darkhorse for this outstanding performance.

    As realistic as this film may be, it still had its share of trite moments. Upscale, blonde hair, white women cannot march into the ghetto and tell people off and expect to come out unharmed. And then there were the overly dramatic scenes that will leave you rolling your eyes, like when Bullock's character phoned the coach from the stands, or when Oher was penalized for "excessive blocking." These nuisances don't hinder the overall message of the film, but they do prevent it from being great.

    The Blind Side is easily the best sports drama in recent years. Fans of Remember the Titans or Friday Night Lights will be pleased. This is a dignified portrayal of self-discovery for both Michael and the Touhys. The end credits show pictures of the real Michael Oher and the Touhy family which serves to remind us this isn't just a film based on a true story, it IS a true story.

  • January 8, 2010
    its alright
  • January 8, 2010
    I tend to avoid movies with Sandra Bullock in, just because I know they'll probably be very average romantic comedies. But after someone with fine taste in movies suggested it to me, I thought I should give it a shot. And you know what? It was actually pretty good. Not as a film,...( read more) but as a subject matter. I'm generally very pessimistic and doubtful towards humanity's kindness, but this movie proved me that good, accepting, wonderful people exist in real life. I cared for the characters, the two hours flew by, and even though I don't care at all for movies with Christians or baseball in, I got quite invested. The performances were highly likable, and even though not a directional masterpiece, it goes to places and warms your heart.
  • February 9, 2010
    I THINK THIS MOVIE IS MOSTLY FOR OLD PPL CUZ WEN I WENT TO THE MOVIES THE 2 OLD PPL CAME 2 C IT.
  • February 9, 2010
    Great movie! Even made me cry.. :(
  • February 9, 2010
    Awesome movie both entertaining and realistic
  • February 9, 2010
    the best movie of the year by far
  • February 9, 2010
    story plot was incredible

Critic Reviews


November 24, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Its superficiality keeps it from being the moving story it could have been. full review

November 20, 2009
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

A movie made up almost entirely of turning points and yet curiously devoid of drama or suspense. full review

November 19, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

If someone were telling you this story, you might say, "Wow. That's something." Even so, the narrative is not quite big enough to bear the weight and significance that writer-director John Lee Hancock... full review

November 19, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Watching The Blind Side, I felt my emotions being stage-managed, but once or twice I got something in my eye. full review

November 19, 2009
Bob Mondello, NPR

Director John Lee Hancock's only aiming for a crowd pleaser, and by not challenging the established playbook for inspirational sports dramas, he's no doubt got one. full review

November 18, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

All Bullock's films promote an edifying sense of human experience -- she has an instinct for what people like to see -- and that gift makes The Blind Side the perfect, God-sent antidote to Precious. full review

November 16, 2009
Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine

Bullock may have found her Erin Brockovich in Tuohy, commanding the screen with grit and determination in an Oscar-worthy role if ever there was one. full review

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    January 20, 2010
    One of the best movies I have watched in a long time I have to say Sandra Bullock not one of my most fav actress but she was so real in this movie
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    November 24, 2009
    Sandra Bullock's best performance on this movie. I hope she will win Oscar & Academy Awards.

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  • joniboniaz
    September 1, 2009
    Saw movie tonite with Sandra Bullock in attendance - first audience to see the movie. Spoke to Director / ScreenWriter John Lee Hancock afterward, and he told me it was okay to talk about this movie - so, here is my rating - 5 star. However, I will provide no other comments until closer to the expected November 20th release date. It was, however, an uplifting story and an excellent movie. It got mostly excellent and very good ratings by the test crowd ! See it !

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