The Blind Side

It does not seem like too long ago that I read the Michael Lewis book The Blind Side. I enjoyed the book, the story was good, and the history of the development and importance of the left side of the offensive line in football was interesting. When reading the book it did not stand out as a book that could easily be made into a movie. So when the movie version was released this fall i did not initially think it would be successful.

Today we went to see the movie and it was very enjoyable. Sandra Bullock is excellent and carries the movie. The interplay in the family is genuine. The children are maybe a little too well behaved and adjusted for the rich children they are. However the introduction of Michael to the family and to their school proves welcome to all.

The movie is one that will make you feel good. You will choke up a few times during the movie when Sandra Bullock discovers just how horrible Michael's life was before by the grace of God he was rescued by Mrs Tuohy. if you enjoy precocious young children you will enjoy the young man playing S J. The myriad of college coaches who appear in the movie as anxious recruiters are a nice touch for college football fans as well. The knowledgeable fan will notice that many of the coaches in the movie are now coaching other teams. When you consider the loyalty these coaches promise the recruits when attempting to get them to attend their schools the turnover rate is quite the contrast.

In the end an enjoyable movie, not one you will remember for a long time but certainly a nice story on a Saturday afternoon. My wife would give it a higher rating than me but she does is not writing this. Sorry dear.

Rating: 6.5