Jul 09, 2012 in the movie the blind side, success is portrayed to be accessible by simply knowing the right people. But based on the trailer and the true story, my wife and i are as excited about this as any film in a long time. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. The rest of the action is taken up with predictable, hammily acted nonsense. In the blind side, hes pared much of the football analysis of the book away to keep the focus on the family. Sandra bullock stars in a film written and directed by john lee hancock the rookie, the alamo. The 2009 based on a true story film the blind side was a massive box office hit, beloved by both critics and the viewing public. Some critics, for example village voices melissa anderson and time out new yorks david fear, have accused the blind side of pandering to the lowest common denominators of racism and classism. Nov 18, 2009 i havent seen the blind side yet, so i wont say anything about the quality of the film. Michael lewis book the blind side tells the true story of michael oher, a poor black kid who. My movie critique of the blind side shannon cowper english 225. What the blind side says, and doesnt say, about race. Sep 27, 2017 nowadays, michael oher is one of the most famous men in sports, and the blind side story is one of the most famous true stories in the world of hollywood. It tells the true story of the adoption of michael oher by the tuohy family in tennessee and how they helped him go from homeless teenager to professional football star.
The storyline features michael oher, an offensive lineman who was drafted by the baltimore ravens of the national football league nfl. T he truelife story from which this oscarwinning movie is taken may well be every bit as inspirational and remarkable as its fans believe it to. It centers on messages about inclusion, the benefits of hard work, and the importance of family. Teenager michael oher is surviving on his own, virtually homeless, when he is spotted on the street by leigh anne tuohy. Definitive sandra bullock movies the better film it makes fewer compromises and doesnt shy from showing the true ugliness only hinted at in this movie, but the blind side is more accessible. Actor who played michael oher in blind side says to ignore critics quinton aaron, the actor who played michael oher in the blind side movie, doesnt feel sorry for the reallife oher. Mar 25, 2010 the blind side 1 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars.
I en structuralfunctional analyses at genderrole unequal a leadership lesson from the movie the blind side if you havent seen the movie the blind side yet, you should go see it while it is still in theatres. Jun 18, 2015 the 2009 based on a true story film the blind side was a massive box office hit, beloved by both critics and the viewing public. She was judged by many of her friends in school because michael was living with her family but much like her mother she did not care what others. The blind side is a movie made up almost entirely of turning points and yet curiously devoid of drama or suspense. Grounded in the direct, disarming truth of their experience, the movie has a. Jun 17, 2015 the blind side may have impressed critics, but the 2009 oscarwinning film is not a favorite of its subject, carolina panthers left tackle michael oher. The blind side s heart is in the right placehow could it not be, its got so much to go aroundbut thats about all that is. The blind sides heart is in the right placehow could it not be, its got so much to go aroundbut thats about all that is. Nevertheless, few people know the true backstory, and the behind the scenes gossip we all want to know. 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. Advertisement autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. I think some of the jokes are just plain stupid but some are clever. Introduction to film michael warren february 2, 2014 some people may feel that if a movie wins an academy award that it is a great movie because the film critics have experience, the film critics are paid professionals, and also that. The blind side is a 2009 american semibiographical drama film.
True behindthescenes facts from the blind side sports. Parents need to know that the blind side is a formulaic but uplifting family sports drama based on the true story of football player michael oher. In a headtohead comparison, one would be hardpressed not to declare that precious is the better film it makes fewer compromises and doesnt shy from showing the true ugliness only hinted at in this movie, but the blind side is more accessible. I havent seen the blind side yet, so i wont say anything about the quality of the film. The blind side, of course, is based on the true story of sean and leigh anne tuohy, a white, welltodo christian couple who adopted michael oher, an oversized black teenager from a memphis ghetto. Jan 29, 2010 get the blind side movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards.
Many critics are drawing comparisons to precious, a controversial recent film that explores the struggle of an obese, abused africanamerican. 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. 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 success of the movie the blind side is wellknown, but its many makingof stories are not.
Feb 05, 2010 199 videos play all the blind side 2009 full movie to the beat. Her husband sean tuohy played by tim mcgraw is the owner of over 85 fast food franchises including taco bell, kentucky fried chicken, pizza hut, and long john silvers. Actor who played michael oher in blind side says to ignore. In the movie the blind side, success is portrayed to be accessible by simply knowing the right people. The blind side sparks controversy as christian retailer. The movie is done with crispness, vigor, downhome humor, and an overall tang of good feeling, but the pushing of buttons is the work of extraordinary calculation. The real facts from behind the scenes of the blind side. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the blind side near you. Nov 20, 2009 in the blind side, hes pared much of the football analysis of the book away to keep the focus on the family. It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but the blind side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from sandra bullock.
Tamayor baba1 a summary the blind side was a 2009 american semibiographical drama film written and directed by john lee hancock, and based on the 2006 book the blind side. Get the blind side movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The blind side is a funny but overrated film that somehow is nominated for an oscar for best picture. The movie fudges it it is raised, perfunctorily, only at the very end. So, check out the true facts from behind the scenes of the blind side. Contrary to what many critics are saying, sandra bullock does not give the performance of her lifetime in the heartstring puller of a movie the blind side. The blind sidethe true story behind the movie page 8. The blind side 2009 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Movie version of the blind side is why im criticized oher thinks he doesnt get a fair shake from observers because of the movie that depicted his road to the nfl.
The critics on the blind side and other new releases. Movie analysis the blind side john lee hancock submitted by. The film is based on a true story it was adapted from a nonfiction bestseller by michael lewis, but you never feel. While the blind side has obvious mass appeal, critics are more torn about its depiction of race. Read what all the top critics had to say about the blind side at. Jun 22, 2015 actor who played michael oher in blind side says to ignore critics quinton aaron, the actor who played michael oher in the blind side movie, doesnt feel sorry for the reallife oher.
The movie, based on the true story chronicled in michael lewis book the blind side. The film garnered a reputation at both prestigious events like the golden globes and the oscars and at the box office. What the blind side says, and doesnt say, about race the. It is written and directed by john lee hancock, and based on the 2006 book the blind side. She carries herself just fine as a dramatic leading lady, but aside from perfecting her southern accent, her role doesnt exactly break her out of her comfort zone and push her to new levels. The blind side critics consensus it might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but the blind side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from sandra bullock. There is a rich, complex story to be told about michael oher, and his mentor, leigh anne tuohy. Theres a good story in there, one thats probably worth. Why michael oher doesnt like the blind side, the oscar. Read on to get all of the behind the scenes facts about the film that touched millions of hearts.
The blind side may have impressed critics, but the 2009 oscarwinning film is not a favorite of its subject, carolina panthers left tackle michael oher. Introduction to film michael warren february 2, 2014 some people may feel that if a movie wins an academy award that it is a great movie because the film critics have experience, the film. Michael oher says the blind side hurt his nfl career the. As youve seen, it was a major milestone for sandra bullock and quinton aaron alike. But one of the great treats of the film is the parade of reallife coaches. Although collins is not a potent character in the film, she shows her appreciation for family and love for michael silently. The movie, based on the nonfiction book of the same name by michael lewis, is receiving criticism for being too syrupy. Evolution of a game, details the ragstoshoulderpads rise of michael oher, a oncehomeless africanamerican kid who was taken in by a memphis mom and her family and who, with their help and encouragement, went on to become a top nfl draft pick. Blind side offensive tackle michael oher tells the real. Sep 04, 2019 true behind the scenes facts from the blind side.
Nowadays, michael oher is one of the most famous men in sports, and the blind side story is one of the most famous true stories in the world of hollywood. It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but the blind side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong. My movie critique of the blind side 2106 words bartleby. Syrupy sports drama uplifts but glosses over deep issues. The blind side writerdirector john lee hancock takes the field with another.
The blind side was deemed as an enjoyable movie, despite some inaccuracies. The blind side should have been a great movie about football. They look pretty good,getting mostly 4 star ratings across the board. Blind side the movie peddles the most insidious kind of racism, one in which whiteys are virtuous saviors, coming to the rescue of africanamericans who become superfluous in narratives that are supposed to be about them. I found the heartbreak of a kid that really did ten color at nils skill. 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. Dec 07, 2009 what the blind side says, and doesnt say, about race. Im inured to reading just about anything on the web, but when i read your recounting of bullocks characters words to the black, confrontive guy, i physically winced. In this film sandra bullock plays leigh anne tuohy, a successful interior designer. The blind side is the highestgrossing sports film of alltime, and the film has held the record for about a decade. Nov 20, 2009 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 memphis high school football game.
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