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This Thanksgiving, I went to see "The Blind Side".
I wanted to see this since I am a big football fan, and like "underdog" stories especially when based on true events.
I had NO idea how touching this movie would be...
I'm gonna "man up" and admit, my eyes didn't stay dry through out the whole movie.
But enough with that, let me tell ya about the movie:
"The Blind Side" is the true life story of Michael Oher, the number one NFL 2009 draft pick.
Michael was born to a crack addicted mother who he barely knew, was usually homeless as a child, and didn't even know when his birthday was.
Michael, aka "Big Mike" flunked 1st and 2nd grade and finally schools were just letting him pass to get rid of him.
In no way was he a trouble child, and in fact it's shown how strong his heart really is.
By chance, he is accepted into a Christian school and invited to live with a wealthy family (portrayed by Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw).
The movie goes on to show how "Big Mike" affects this family, and how he's able to come out of his shell.
I'm gonna try to sum it up now, but could go on and on...
The performances in this were beyond GREAT!
Sandra Bullock had me tearing up or laughing CONSTANTLY as a strong-willed yet loving mother.
And there were certain scenes where you just CAN'T hold back a tear, like at the begining of the movie we see "Big Mike" after a high school volleyball game picking up bags of popcorn left afterwards in order to simply have something to eat...
Okay... think I'm tearing up again and I DID promise I'd wrap it up.
Please, don't think this is a depressing movie... it's quite the opposite!!!
In a world of "Michael Vicks" and "Terrel Owens", I'm glad "Big Mike"s getting attention!!!
Definately a family movie, and if I could give it more then 2 thumbs up, I would!!! I can't give this movie ENOUGH praise...
"The Blind Side" on Imdb.com
Michael Oher on WikiPedia
