Guest Blogger: AyeJay 1

The Blind Side is the story of Michael Oher, also known as Big Mike which is based on a true story. The Blind Side tells the story of “Big Mike” a homeless young African American who comes from a broken home with having no clue as to who his father is and a drug addict of a mother. He is taken in by Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock), Leigh Anne spots him walking the streets in the rain, her motherly/ caring instincts kick in and invites him in to her home. Michael has little education background. Leigh Anne see’s success in Michael and tries her hardest to enroll and keep him in the school her children attend. She notices his interest in football and does all that she can to get him where he needs to be and gives his coach advice to make him a better athlete. She hires a tutor to improve his grades so he could possibly qualify for an athletic scholarship. Sandra Bullock’s performance in The Blind Side is amazing and truly heart felt. She definitely becomes the character in the film and brings out the characters trait’s to life. She really gives me the feel of how much she cares for Big Mike and how her intentions are pure. Quinton Aaron also does a great job in the film and shows he is the right one to be playing Michael Oher. Tim McGraw plays an awesome part as Sandra’s husband. Overall when I think of the film Sandra Bullock blows my mind in her acting and that’s all I can really think about when The Blind Side is brought up. She really overpowers the other actors and actresses in the film in which is probably not the best for the others. Leigh Anne is protective, determined, caring and kind. For example in the movie she says “You threaten my son, you threaten me.” It really shows the audience a lot and how much Mike means to her. Her motivation in the film was merely to do the right thing in which she did and made a difference in a boy’s life. Big Mike was quiet, kind of a big baby, protective, and he loves kids. He is also very protective because Leigh Anne tells Big Mike during practice to imagine protecting her and in which he does and takes down the defensive player. He also shows his love for his siblings (not biological) by being there for both of them in need. I would say the theme is to not give up and to not judge a person by their outside appearance. The Audience is supposed to take away from the film not to give up when things get rough and no matter where you come from you can become something. One critic mentions that the film is enjoyable, and inspirational. He also mentions that this is Sandra’s best performance. I do agree with the critic that the movie was enjoyable and inspirational because it makes you feel sympathetic for the character Big Mike and how much Leigh Anne goes out of her way for a stranger. I also agree that this was Sandra’s best performance; I could not keep my eyes off of her. Overall this movie is worth the money and time because it inspires you to do something good for someone else and teaches a well taught lesson.