I was pleasantly surprised by the movie, particularly its more poignant moments. Then leigh anne tuohy sandra bullock and her husband, sean tim. He manages to get into a private christians school on the good side of town, but his grades are so poor he might not be able to stay. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Jami philbrick dec, 2009 disneys return to handdrawn animation trumps bullocks football film and eastwoods mandela biopic to take the number one. Discrimination in the movie, the blind side, by michael. The blind side 2009 official trailer sandra bullock, tim mcgraw movie hd the story of michael oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who. In the blind side movie, the tutor, miss sue kathy bates, admits to leigh anne sandra bullock that she is a liberal who is more spiritual than religious. Meanwhile, blacks, for the most part, have been noticeably silent about the blind side, the sandra bullockhelmed movie based on the true story of a memphis family, the tuohys, who take in a.
The blind side was released in 2009 on friday, november 20, 2009 in 3,110 theaters. The film has a great story i think it is very uplifting but at times it is so unrealistic it make me roll my eyes. The movie, based on the nonfiction book of the same name by michael lewis, is receiving criticism for being too syrupy. Only one game is singled out for special attentionmichaels first for wingate. Nov 20, 2009 watching the blind side is like watching your favorite football team. The impressive performance of the cast scored an academy award nomination for best film. Andrew weberusa today sports im not trying to prove anything, oher said. Michael oher said the 2009 hit movie the blind side has taken away from what he does on the field. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24 hours to finish it. Jun 18, 2015 the blind side carolina panthers tackle michael oher says the 2009 drama about his life has taken away from my football. Among the best of science fiction filmsfrightening, suspenseful, intelligent, and, when it needs to be, rather awesome. Academy awards, usa 2010 oscar winner best performance by an actress in a leading role sandra bullock. The storyline features michael oher, an offensive lineman who was drafted by the baltimore ravens of the national football league nfl. At the same time, ohers presence in the touhys lives leads them to some insightful selfdiscoveries of their own.
It is about a young man, named michael oher, who grew up in a poor environment. What the blind side says, and doesnt say, about race. Knowing a golden character opportunity when she sees one, sandra bullock takes the proverbial ball and runs with leigh anne tuohy, the honey blond spitfire of. The blind side rode tremendous word of mouth to a 3rd weekend victory at the box office, according to studio estimates released on sunday. Nov 20, 2009 find all 43 songs in the blind side soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The blind side, movie, 2009 internet movie cars database. In the beginning of the movie, michael was homeless and not currently attending school. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep.
The blind side carolina panthers tackle michael oher says the 2009 drama about his life has taken away from my football. Quinton aaron, sandra bullock, tim mcgraw, lily collins, jae head, ray mckinnon, kathy bates, kim dickens director. Discrimination in the movie, the blind side, by michael oher. Its rare to see a movie where theres a really strong lead female character. Though it wont completely win moviegoers over, theyll still be in awe of the bold lead actress.
Sandra bullock, tim mcgraw, kathy bates, nick saban and more. Rent the blind side 2009 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. He is best known for directing the sports drama films the rookie 2002 and the blind side 2009, and the historical drama films saving mr. Watching the blind side is like watching your favorite football team. May 27, 2011 leigh sandra bullock, sean tim mcgraw and s. Blind side, the on dvd 883929086696 from warner bros directed by john lee hancock. The blind side is a 2009 american biographical sports drama film written and directed by john lee hancock, based on the 2006 book the blind side. The blind side 2009 official movie trailer youtube.
Sandra bullock, tim mcgraw, kathy bates, quinton aaron, lily collins, john lee hancock. The blind side soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Nfls michael oher, of blind side, blames film for career. The 2009 movie, depicting the tuohy family and the young man they adopted, was nominated for best picture. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including planet 51, the twilight saga. Blind side offensive tackle michael oher tells the real. The blind side 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Michael oher of carolina panthers says hit movie the blind. The blind side trailer 2009 the trailer for the blind side. The story of michael oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an allamerican football player and firstround nfl draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Everything you need to know about the blind side movie 2009. Oscar nominee best motion picture of the year gil netter. But while the cast was widely receiving praise for its efforts, tension. The blind side, though, is a sports movie thats not really even about sports. With quinton aaron, sandra bullock, tim mcgraw, jae head. The subject of the blind side, which won sandra bullock an oscar, does. The blind side 2009 official trailer sandra bullock, tim mcgraw movie hd. All of that changed when a woman, named leigh anne tuohy, offered michael the chance to stay with her and her family. The blind side 2009 michael oher quinton aaron, a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Nov 15, 2009 knowing a golden character opportunity when she sees one, sandra bullock takes the proverbial ball and runs with leigh anne tuohy, the honey blond spitfire of a welltodo southern wife and mother. Its a football movie based on the story of a reallife and really good football player that often avoids football altogether. Watch the blind side 2009 movie trailer instantly, no need to login.
The blind side is a great reminder that we are called to help all those around us, and will leave you with a smile on your face. However, the feel good moments become a bit too much after a while, and its tone and story can sometime be unfocused for its. Jun 17, 2015 michael oher said the 2009 hit movie the blind side has taken away from what he does on the field. One of the many turning points in the blind side a movie made up almost entirely of turning points and yet curiously devoid of drama or suspense comes during a. The blind side is a funny but overrated film that somehow is nominated for an oscar for best picture. However, the feel good moments become a bit too much after a while, and its tone and story can. Taken in by a welltodo family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete projected to be the first pick at the nfl draft in this sportsthemed comedy drama inspired by author michael lewis bestseller the blind side. Knowing a golden character opportunity when she sees one, sandra bullock takes the proverbial ball and runs with leigh anne tuohy, the honey blond spitfire of a welltodo southern wife and mother. Inspired by a true story, the movie focuses on michael oher quinton aaron. Based on the true story of leigh anne tuohy and sean tuohy who take in a homeless teenage africanamerican, michael oher. The blind side 2009 watch the entire movie here video. Waltz won best actor at cannes 2009, has swept the critics awards, is a shooin as best supporting actor. The blind side soundtrack music complete song list. Rent the blind side 2009 starring sandra bullock and quinton aaron on dvd and bluray.
Nov 20, 2009 the blind side, though, is a sports movie thats not really even about sports. Sandra bullock tim mcgraw quinton aaron jae head awards. Nov 23, 2009 the blind side 2009 official trailer sandra bullock, tim mcgraw movie hd. Michael oher steamrolls over lifes obstacles the new. Whether you like leigh anne touhy or not in the end, she is certainly entertaining and. Dec 07, 2009 meanwhile, blacks, for the most part, have been noticeably silent about the blind side, the sandra bullockhelmed movie based on the true story of a memphis family, the tuohys, who take in a. The film follows oher from his impoverished upbringing, through his years. The movie the blind side is an adaptation of michael lewis book of the same name. I think some of the jokes are just plain stupid but some are clever. The blind side is an enjoyable that some may consider a bit too soft or safe. The story of michael oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an all american football player and first round nfl draft pick with the. American teenager in memphis, whose father was murdered and whose mother was a crack addict, is shuffled through the public school system, despite his low grade point average and absenteeism. Find all 43 songs in the blind side soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The blind side depicts the story of michael oher, a homeless africanamerican youngster from a broken home, taken in by the touhys, a welltodo white family who help him fulfill his potential.
Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. My only real gripe is that i didnt go see this movie as soon as it came out. Nov 20, 2009 jami philbrick dec, 2009 disneys return to handdrawn animation trumps bullocks football film and eastwoods mandela biopic to take the number one spot. The blind side 2009 full movie online free no download the blind side 2009 full movie online free hd the blind side 2009 full movie online gorillavid the blind side 2009 full movie cast. In real life, leigh anne tuohy met sue mitchell at a sorority function. The blind side 2009 tt0878804 the story of michael oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an all american football player and first round nfl draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. The blind side is well acted, well written, and a fun film to watch. Staring kathy bates, sandra bullock, jae head and lily collins. The blind side 2009 official trailer sandra bullock, tim mcgraw.
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