The Blind Side

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The Blind Side

PG-13

2009

2h 8m

Drama

Biography

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Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player.

Critics 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.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

This is a horrid film, and I hated it, and while, I suppose, you can't argue with a true story, you can always argue with the way it is told.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/12/2017

B

... I must say that I doubt I'd like the film as much had it not been Christmas and just a plain ole good family flick to see with my mom.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

01/24/2014

The movie is done with crispness, vigor, down-home humor, and an over-all tang of good feeling, but the pushing of buttons is the work of extraordinary calculation.

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Ema Sasic

Next Best Picture

03/27/2025

4/10

While the film earned Bullock an Oscar, it's a win that comes with a lot of complex and mixed emotions, as her character is a big reason why this film has so many problematic aspects.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/30/2023

2/4

Hancock’s movie feels like an overly schmaltzy Disney production. All the realism of the story has been replaced by heavy sentimentality and scenes that play to audience expectations.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

01/31/2021

3.5/5

There's too much emotional manipulation and huge problems seem to get solved a little too easily for it to be 100 percent believable, but it is an entertaining movie anchored by two very good, but very different actors.

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Mariana T

@M.Tezeta Apr 3

It's good, but nothing more. It's moving, but not enough to stay with you for life. In short, it's a simple film, but very good. The ability to convey this story with great empathy stems from a straightforward script and Bullock's bold performance. The characters are well-developed, and the emotions they evoke become complex. Because, of course, you empathize with them, but then you wonder, is any kind of discrimination in society ever justified, or just normalized? It touches on very sensitive issues in the best way. However, I also don't think it should have been chosen as one of the best films of the year. Many might criticize it for being a film from a white perspective and argue that there are better films that address the same topic. However, even though we advocate for more diverse films now, it's also necessary to understand this perspective, which this film immortalizes in a simple, family-friendly drama

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Gregory A

@Gregolego Apr 2

some good moments, some white saviors

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Tina G

@Tina19 Feb 16

I liked it. Good story, great actors.

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Swaus G

@SwausGebouwen Feb 14

It lies about a true story. Quite a lot. And i can never get behind a movie which lies about real history. Wasn't all sunshine and roses, and the protagonist wasn't adopted by the family in real life. Just search for what Michael Oher said about his experiences to get a full picture of why this film is a bit... icky. It's pretty enjoyable and well constructured, but it's a lie nonetheless.

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Michael J.

@MilesJoesph069 Feb 7

Sandra Bullock-Great Everything Else-Uhhhhh

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jan 24

Filme legal, o roteiro é legalzinho, as cenas são legais pra caralho, a história é legal, o elenco é legal, e a metade do elenco ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são legais, e o filme tem uma atuação boa da Sandra Bullock, com tudo isso, eu recomendo esse filme vale a pena assistir.

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Synopsis

Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player.

Director: John Lee Hancock
Producer: Gil Netter, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Gil Netter
Rating: PG-13 (Drug References|Brief Violence|Sexual References)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $256.0M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS