It's a feel-good movie that could have been a more intellectual, honest exercise, but it's still a feel-good movie that works on its own terms.
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11/23/09
The Blind Side (2009)
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Reviews Counted:96
Fresh:69
Rotten:27
Average Rating:6.3/10
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.
Genre: Dramas
US Box Office: $34,119,372
Synopsis: Drama. "The Blind Side" depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him... [More]
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron
Director: John Lee Hancock
Reviews for The Blind Side
...an affable (if entirely unremarkable) piece of work...
11/23/09
Even if it weren't true, The Blind Side would be a special film.
11/23/09
While terrorism thrillers may be high on Hollywood's to-do list lately, movies about escape from the rumored terrors of ghetto life by unusually large people, may not be far behind.
11/23/09
An antiseptic answer to Precious designed for the tweener demographic.
11/23/09
Don't turn a blind eye to "The Blind Side" as it is one of the best films this year!
11/23/09
Yes, it is one of the more tired genres around, and no, it's not as good as the book. But "The Blind Side," is a nice surprise %u2014 a heartfelt drama that tells an amazing story remarkably well.
11/22/09
Will never be remembered as one of the best sports films, but it may go down as one of the feel-good movies of the year and possibly as Sandra Bullock's best.
11/22/09
Writing is real-life strong, directing perfect, Bullock makes you believe she has lived this life, and McGraw can give up the road. He's got an effortless charm.
11/22/09
Despite being factual strains credibility.
11/22/09
Hollywood nearly ruins a great true story like The Blind Side by piling on the schmaltz.
11/21/09
'The Blind Side' is an emotionally uplifting tale in which Sandra Bullock excels in her best performance since 'Crash.'
11/21/09
OK, Sandra Bullock. I publicly forgive you for the ghastly 'All About Steve.'
11/21/09
I sure wish Sandra Bullock would get out of the business of making crappy rom-coms and make more movies like The Blind Side ...
11/21/09
By avoiding excessive cliche and maintaining a simple and optimistic attitude throughout, and with a healthy dose of comedy, "The Blind Side" ends up being one of the best sports films of recent years.
11/21/09
The movie contains enough humor and heartbreak (though next to no dramatic tension) to make it an engaging if undemanding experience.
11/21/09
... could wind up giving inspirational sports pictures a good name.
11/20/09
I believe the real Leigh Anne Tuohy did a wonderful, selfless thing and I told her so when I interviewed her. She deserves a better movie to be made about her.
11/20/09
A mostly heartfelt, compelling and inspirational albeit occasionally contrived sports drama.
11/20/09
Bullock adds two extra dimensions to her usual one-dimensional, cutesy, addle-brained personality and gives the performance of her life.
11/20/09
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November 19, 2009:
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November 05, 2009:
Oscar Buzz for Sandra Bullock? 
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