Rating: PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.
Director: John Lee Hancock
Who is it For: People who enjoy true and inspiring stories
Who is it Not For: I think most people will enjoy this movie. I don't know who wouldn't.
What I liked: The story was great and so was the acting.
What I didn't Like: There wasn't as much football as I thought there would be but that isn't all that bad
Plot: A Story of a poor and homeless boy, Michael Oher and how he gets adopted by a well off family and eventually ends up as an All American Football player and is picked up in the first round of the NFL draft.
Overall a great movie. The story was original, true and very emotional. Financially, it showed us a picture of the wealthy and the incredibly poor leaving middle class Americans grateful for what they have and perhaps a bit jealous of what could be. This movie shows the best in people and the worst, that no matter your station in life there are ways to change it for the better or worse. Upon leaving the theater I was truly inspired to do something good or improve myself, I was left with a good feeling that lasted the night.
Sandra Bullock had the best performance of her life in this movie, at times I was able to forget it was Sandra Bullock acting and was watching the character of Leigh Tuohy. There are many excellent lines, one of which portrays the relationship between Leigh and Sean Tuohy played by Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. Leigh says (and I am paraphrasing a little bit) "I was wrong" Sean responds "How did that taste coming out" and Leigh completes the dialogue with "Like Vinegar".
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I agree with you about Sandy Bullock. Her acting was great- not the kind of character she usually plays. What about little brother?
ReplyDeleteThat kid did a great job. Reminded me of someone. Hmmmm!