Difference between revisions of "The Blind Side"

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Theatrical Release Poster
Source: Wikipedia.org

The Blind Side was released in 2009 and won several awards. Including an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress, Sandra Bullock.

IMDb: 7.7 out of 10

Categories: Based on True Events

Ages: 15-up

Synopsis

Based on a true story about NFL player Michael Oher, the film depicts how he grew up and struggled in a broken family and was placed in foster care. He was then taken in by the Tuohy family where they develop love for him and give him a home. As they help him in school, Mrs. Tuohy suggests he tries football. He joins the football team, learns

Review

This powerful movie demonstrates what can happen to foster children when they are placed in a positive adoption situation. The main points emphasized are include the bonding that takes place in a loving adoptive home, and the strength that can be unlocked through effective guidance and mentoring. Sandra Bullock's role is well-played, and the other actors perform their parts well. There are moments of adult content and mild violence.

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 ==Synopsis==
-Based on a true story about NFL player Michael Oher. It’s about how he grew up and struggled in a broken family and was placed in foster care. He was then taken in by the Tuohy family where they develop love for him and gave him a home. As they help him in school, Mrs. Tuohy suggests he tries football. He joins the football team and learns the sport and becomes very successful in life.
+Based on a true story about NFL player Michael Oher, the film depicts how he grew up and struggled in a broken family and was placed in foster care. He was then taken in by the Tuohy family where they develop love for him and give him a home. As they help him in school, Mrs. Tuohy suggests he tries football. He joins the football team, learns
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 ==Review==
-This is a very powerful movie that shows what can happen to some [[Foster Children|foster children]] and what being [[adopted]] will do for them. This film shows the importance of loving and caring for others no matter the circumstance. The acting is superb and a very good family movie. There are moments of [[adult]] content and mild violence.
+This powerful movie demonstrates what can happen to [[Foster Children|foster children]] when they are placed in a positive [[adoption]] situation. The main points emphasized are include the [[bonding]] that takes place in a loving adoptive home, and the strength that can be unlocked through effective guidance and mentoring. Sandra Bullock's role is well-played, and the other actors perform their parts well. There are moments of [[adult]] content and mild violence.
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