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The Blind Side (2009)

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Reviews Counted:104

Fresh:76

Rotten:28

Average Rating:6.4/10

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.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Nov 20, 2009 Wide

Box Office: $34,119,372

Synopsis: Drama. "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... Drama. "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 potential. 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. --© Warner Bros. [More]

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron

Director: John Lee Hancock

Director: John Lee Hancock
Screenwriter: John Lee Hancock
Producer: Gil Netter, Broderick Johnson, Andrew Kosove
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Unfortunately, it had to battle against the dumb, romantic juggernaut New Moon. Sandra Bullock and company will give you many more moments of enjoyment than any lame hormonally-challenged vampire-werewolf can offer.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
11/25/09
Elias Savada
Elias Savada
Film Threat

Potentially culturally offensive and overly schmaltzy, The Blind Side instead threads an almost impossible needle, pulling off a surprisingly moving and inspirational story of compassion, self-discovery and hope.

Full Review Source: BrandonFibbs.com | comment Comment
11/25/09
Brandon Fibbs
Brandon Fibbs
BrandonFibbs.com

Sandra Bullock shows her acting talent in this uplifting movie that entertains on all levels

Full Review Source: jackiekcooper.com | comment Comment
11/24/09
Jackie K. Cooper
Jackie K. Cooper
jackiekcooper.com

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

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
11/24/09
Claudia Puig
Claudia Puig
USA Today
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However obvious, The Blind Side is touching -- despite its habit of dropping major character notes into the melody without warning.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
11/24/09
David Hiltbrand
David Hiltbrand
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Yes, this feel-good sports/biographical drama is predictable and by-the-numbers. Yet for the most part, this cinematic "comfort food" goes down pretty well.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
11/24/09
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Oher’s life is meant to make us feel good, and it mostly does. But how good we feel about his story is proportional to how blind we’re willing to be about how it’s told.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
11/24/09
Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe
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For many African-Americans, The Blind Side will be familiar with its elements of 'The Great White Hope' and 'The Magical Negro.' But, this is a true story. You can't hate a story for being true, even if it might channel legendary Hollywood stereotypes.

Full Review Source: BET.com | comment Comment
11/24/09
Clay Cane
Clay Cane
BET.com

It's a feel-good movie that could have been a more intellectual, honest exercise, but it's still a feel-good movie that works on its own terms.

Full Review Source: Movie Retriever | comment Comment
11/23/09
Brian Tallerico
Brian Tallerico
Movie Retriever

...an affable (if entirely unremarkable) piece of work...

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
11/23/09
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Even if it weren't true, The Blind Side would be a special film.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
11/23/09
Bill Gibron
Bill Gibron
Filmcritic.com

While terrorism thrillers may be high on Hollywood's to-do list lately, movies about escape from the rumored terrors of ghetto life by unusually large people, may not be far behind.

Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | comment Comment
11/23/09
Prairie Miller
Prairie Miller
NewsBlaze

An antiseptic answer to Precious designed for the tweener demographic.

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11/23/09
Kam Williams
Kam Williams
NewsBlaze

Don't turn a blind eye to "The Blind Side" as it is one of the best films this year!

Full Review Source: Entertainment Spectrum | comment Comment
11/23/09
Jolene Mendez
Jolene Mendez
Entertainment Spectrum

Yes, it is one of the more tired genres around, and no, it's not as good as the book. But "The Blind Side," is a nice surprise %u2014 a heartfelt drama that tells an amazing story remarkably well.

Full Review Source: The Trend | comment Comment
11/22/09
Stephen Silver
Stephen Silver
The Trend

Will never be remembered as one of the best sports films, but it may go down as one of the feel-good movies of the year and possibly as Sandra Bullock's best.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
11/22/09
Frank Wilkins
Frank Wilkins
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Writing is real-life strong, directing perfect, Bullock makes you believe she has lived this life, and McGraw can give up the road. He's got an effortless charm.

Full Review Source: FilmsInReview.com | comment Comment
11/22/09
Victoria Alexander
Victoria Alexander
FilmsInReview.com

Despite being factual strains credibility.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment 3 Comments
11/22/09
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Hollywood nearly ruins a great true story like The Blind Side by piling on the schmaltz.

Full Review Source: What Would Toto Watch? | comment Comment
11/21/09
Christian Toto
Christian Toto
What Would Toto Watch?

'The Blind Side' is an emotionally uplifting tale in which Sandra Bullock excels in her best performance since 'Crash.'

Full Review Source: BlackFilm.com | comment Comment
11/21/09
Wilson Morales
Wilson Morales
BlackFilm.com
 
 
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