The Blind Side Reviews
Eugene B
Super Reviewer
July 27, 2013
Sandra Bullock is rapid and compelling in this true story of tragedy-turned-triumph. The Blind Side is an enjoyable that some may consider a bit too soft or safe. Though it won't completely win moviegoers over, they'll still be in awe of the bold lead actress. 4/5
Jens S
Super Reviewer
November 16, 2009
Sometimes a feel is so deeply humane and kind-hearted that you're almost waiting for the shoe to drop. This simply does not happen here, even though you kind of expect it to after the introduction. Fact is, the story of a rich family helping out a black sports talent and basically turning into his new family is really well done, acted and very touching. Sometimes the sugar-coating is maybe a bit much, but you can't blame a film for telling a true story. The complete lack of cynicism may not be for everyone but if you're ever asked how to define a feel good movie, you can refer to this one.
Matthew Samuel M
Super Reviewer
March 22, 2013
Sandra Bullock does give a great performance, and the story is a great one. But the film overall is rather weak, especially due to less-than-stellar performances from Bullock's costars.
Anthony L
Super Reviewer
September 24, 2012
White people helping Black people, is there anything more beautiful than that? Only one country in the world still makes offensive out of date films like this and doesn't see how wrong it is. Sure it is based on a true story but I can't help but think we're not told the full story, this sugar-coated sickly sweet tale is dripping in racism, showing all black people and white people in extreme stereotypes. Watch this film and any 'Dog' comedy and you'll see they have the same structure, it's Beethoven but with an overweight black boy instead of a St Bernard. Truly bad taste and offensive, ha, not forgetting Oscar nominated. Blind side indeed.
Dean !
Super Reviewer
August 11, 2010
A great heartfelt feel-good film based on a true story. Great performances from the lead character and Sandra Bullock adds a touch of charm to her role. Plenty of fun light-hearted moments along the way. A story that will keep your interest to the very end. Nice touch to see the photos of the real people the story is about at the credits!
Daniel P
Super Reviewer
December 12, 2009
The story is sad for the first half, almost overwhelmingly so - even if you've already seen the most powerful clips in trailers, on awards shows, etc. - but it starts to pick up as the Tuohy family takes Michael in and puts him on the path to success. By the time it ends, it's dangerously close to TV Movie-of-the-Week territory, but one can't argue that it's not uplifting. Disposable, but worth watching.
About as cliché as they come, but an enjoyable film none the less. To watch Sandra Bullock's Oscar-winning performance before her husband self-destructed (and nearly took Sandra down with him) must have been very different than it is to watch it afterward; and I think, even before everything that went wrong, the award was kind of a "lifetime of being lovable" award more than one that recognized this specific performance. (Imagine how amplified such a statement would be had she won after the divorce!) Bullock anchors the film, but it's out and out carried on the (very broad) shoulders of Quinton Aaron, as Michael Oher, who does a lot of acting without saying very much. This is the performance to watch.
The story is sad for the first half, almost overwhelmingly so - even if you've already seen the most powerful clips in trailers, on awards shows, etc. - but it starts to pick up as the Tuohy family takes Michael in and puts him on the path to success. By the time it ends, it's dangerously close to TV Movie-of-the-Week territory, but one can't argue that it's not uplifting. Disposable, but worth watching.
Tyler C
Super Reviewer
January 3, 2012
Sandra Bullock's great, but the Hallmark card cliches continuously pile upon each other which get very repetitive and annoying.
DreamExtractor
Super Reviewer
March 6, 2011
The Blind Side is an inspirational drama, Bullock should be commended. After being left on the street, Micheal Oher (Quinton Aaron) is taken in by the Tiohy family, by the love of the mother Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) she gets him into sports, into college, and into a family that every person deserves. Sandra Bullock is the highlight of the film, her performance was phenomenal and one of the most coolest and best performances in film history, truly deserved the Oscar. n The plot was great, but I just felt like it was just another inspirational movie, but still a great story. The Blind Side will make you feel good, it sure did with me.
Carlos M
Super Reviewer
March 6, 2010
This film benefits from a decent performance by Sandra Bullock, but the conventional story could have been much better if it weren't so patronising in its disgusting message that a black young boy like Big Mike should always do as he is ordered by his "white Republican superiors" without ever questioning.
Eric A
Super Reviewer
October 2, 2011
If this film doesn't move you then something is wrong. I believe (if i'm correct) that this film is based on a true story. Don't want to give away too much, but the young man who is taken in has his life turned upside down, for the better. Brilliant acting all around and especially for that of Sandra Bullock's role.
Raymond W
Super Reviewer
October 1, 2011
Finding the right balance between sports, comedy and family drama, The Blind Side is one heart-warming, inspirational film with a great performance from Sandra Bullock. She is definitely deserving of that Oscar.
Kristijonas F
Super Reviewer
July 31, 2011
Even as a true story it has its share of genre cliches; however, The Blind Side is nonetheless a moving tale which benefits from strong performances from the cast and a knack for avoiding the typical stereotypes and racial profiling that often haunt similar films. The characters seem warm, fully realized, and surprisingly, human.
Matt G
Super Reviewer
February 5, 2011
Seriously think this movie is overrated. I didn't hate it, but I didn't at all like it. The pacing was terrible and the acting was horrid.
Alexander D
Super Reviewer
June 24, 2011
Better than the reviews say--or, in other words, it lives beyond its reviews. I hate football like I hate my own feces, but this film is more than JUST football. It's a sweet, never-sour, touching film that reaches the very bottom of your heart.
murphmann93
Super Reviewer
June 24, 2011
Incredible true story! Heart wrenching and the ending has you crying with happiness! A must see!
flixsterman
Super Reviewer
October 2, 2009
I can't help but think that a certain amount of truth was sacrificed for the sake of entertainment.
Sanjay R
Super Reviewer
April 24, 2011
I don't see the appeal in this movie. A very cliche sports movie with no great acting anywhere, I have no idea how Bullock won an Oscar for this. It is also extremely over exaggerated, even by Hollywood's standards.
Jennifer X
Super Reviewer
April 28, 2011
The Blind Side is so terrible I want to die when I think about how awful, awful Sandra Bullock won the Oscar.
Kase V
Super Reviewer
April 20, 2011
Sandra Bullock gives a strong performance, but some may find the material a bit boring here. Well-made movie, but just REALLY not my style.
Nicki M
Super Reviewer
November 21, 2009
I didn't really like Sandra Bullock here. I can appreciate she is a little too old now for the chick flicks, and let's face it, her recent ones have sucked anyhow, but she is really miscast as Christian do-gooding Leigh Anne. She is so hard bitten here, she really comes across as a rich bitch. Maybe Julia Roberts could pull this off, but Sandra can't.
It is a nice story and apparently true, but it felt kind of patronizing. Unconvincing more than bad.
Certainly wasn't my idea of an Academy winner, I have to say. It is not the worst movie I ever saw, actually quite enjoyed the first half of it, but once the football bits kicked in, I really did become increasingly bored by this - though I did watch the entire movie.
I didn't really like Sandra Bullock here. I can appreciate she is a little too old now for the chick flicks, and let's face it, her recent ones have sucked anyhow, but she is really miscast as Christian do-gooding Leigh Anne. She is so hard bitten here, she really comes across as a rich bitch. Maybe Julia Roberts could pull this off, but Sandra can't.
It is a nice story and apparently true, but it felt kind of patronizing. Unconvincing more than bad.
