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It's based on a true story and is so good, I believe even my liberal loved ones will enjoy it. (Am working to see that they do go see it this week and I will likely go a second time with them).
To me this movie is well worth the admission price.
The story it tells is an awesome one, the acting is exceptional, the lines are - many of them - funny without being idiotic. The "heroine" and her family are Christians and the school involved is a Christian school, both of whom act consistently with their espoused faith/values - for ONCE - in a movie!
I'm sure it will be banned eventually for its many heresies to the liberal/godless worldview ....so see it while you can.....
The Blind Side (2009)
What a great movie!
Sandra is a very lovely lady.
Please forgive the ping.
Many of you have probably seen “Blind Side”, the movie.
It is excellent, it espouses Christian values, and it is very uplifting in a “down” time.
Hope some who have not seen it but would enjoy such a heartwarming, faith boosting, film based on a true story - will be able to find time to do so over this Christmas season.
If not now - see it when it comes out on video.
But if you could use a “lift” to your spirits - well - this movie may be for you.
It was for me and I am so glad to have seen it today! It came at just the right time....for me. Maybe it will for you too.
(Again, if this is not your cup of tea or if you’ve seen it already - please excuse the ping and have a very Blessed Christmas!)
By justinwashingtontheblogger
Seeing these two movies one day apart was a major juxaposition — a clash of what the world can be in two completely different ways.
“Precious” is a deeply dark and depressing world; a huge, young, black, underaged girl who finds herself pregnant for the second time (!) by her own father, living in a two-story, run-down Section 8 (government) housing project with an incredibly abusive “mother” (played beyond belief by actress Mo’nique who had better win an Academy Award for this indelible performance). Precious’ mother is supported by (government) welfare programs; she is enrolled in an undisciplined (government) school in which it would be nothing short of a miracle if any child ended up escaping poverty; her Mongoloid child, a product of an incestuous rape by her father, provides additional (government) support to her mother; her (government) case worker (Mariah Carey) tries to help her as does her alternative (government) school teacher. In the end, the most “uplifting” scene of the film is HIV-infected Precious walking away with her Mongoloid daughter and new-born son, again both products of incestuous rapes. (Does anyone have Dr. Kervorkian’s cell number?)
“Blind Side,” on the other hand, is the story of a huge, young, black, underage boy taken in by a Southern white family (led by matriach Sandra Bullock), who offer him a home outside of his run-down Section 8 (government) housing in an upper-middle class/wealthy home when they find him homeless after he’s enrolled on a scholarship in a private (non-government) Christian (!) school where the teachers actually have control of the classes and the students actually learn things! All the advantages given to him are a result of common-sense (non-government) environment where it is expected that individuals are responsible for improving not only themselves but also those of others without being directed to do so by an illustrious leader.
I anticipate a sequel to both, funded with the Stimulus Bill, called, the “Precious Blind Side.” We will learn that Precious’ children grow up in Section 8 housing that has been granted more money by the federal government, her run-down school has been granted more money by the federal government for more school assistants, and social services has been granted more money to hire more assistants who are at least equally inept at finding out that Precious’ children are being brutualized by preverted school teachers who can’t be fired because they belong to the teachers’ union.
Meanwhile, “Big Mike” in ”The Blind Side” grows up to be a wealthy professional football player who has his taxes increased so much to pay for the above increases in government spending to support Precious’ world that it prevents him from adopting another unfortunate child from the projects.
4 stars to “Precious” for acting alone; 4 stars to “Blind Side” for a dose of alternative reality and common-sense entertainment; and ZERO stars for the upcoming sequel — the “Precious Blind Side.”
Source: http://justinwashingtontheblogger.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/the-precious-blind-side/
I absolutely agree. This is a fantastic movie. Got my husband to take me last week. It was funny, entertaining, suspenseful and uplifting. This is one movie that does not portray conservative Christians as backwards hicks.
I have never really been a big Sandra Bullock fan but I really liked her work in this movie. The kid who plays Michael Oher, made me want to hug him. What a wonderful young man Oher is in this movie.
The only thing I had trouble with is the opening with the Washington Redskins and how it related to the rest of the story. I had to cover my eyes because I remember the event when I saw it live years ago. It was the worse thing I have ever witnessed in pro football and I never want to see anything like it again. It gives me the chills just thinking about it. For those in the know, it is the reason why Joe Theismann no longer plays football.
For those not in the know you don’t want to know. But as bad as that scene was for me, the rest of the movie was so wonderful, it made me forget all about Joe Theismann’s trouble. I really enjoyed myself and I wish movie makers would put more movies together like this.
Saw it Sunday and it was very good. Highly recommend.
Here’s a link to the official site with the trailer if anyone would like to see a preview.
http://www.theblindsidemovie.com/
I generally wait until the DVD is released to see movies; I may catch this one in the theater. Either way, I will buy it as soon as it’s available...I’ve been looking forward to it for a few months. I love football!
I’m so glad you started this thread. It’s a great movie, fine acting by Sandra Bullock and others. Very uplifting as you said.
The real family is from Memphis. They are an inspiration to all. Hope lots of people see this movie.
I also saw it last night with my wife and a group of friends. I agree, very uplifting. Funny in places and heartfelt in others. Well worth the time.
I saw it and loved it. I’d recommend it to anyone.
...and you can't out run him either.
Haven’t seen it yet; will likely wait for Netflix. My younger sister LOVED it, though.
Thanks, I will go see it.
I NEVER go to the movies! I’ve rarely found ANY movie worth paying full admission price, and I also hate giving my money to Hollywood! Most DVDs I rent for a buck, are barely even worth a buck, some AREN’T!
My wife and visiting family members wanted to go, and I was coerced into going along.
I still can’t say it’s worth $10 per person to watch it. BUT... I can say it’s a REALLY good movie and probably the BEST movie I’ve seen in years. Also, since it’s a true story, it makes it a really great movie!
If you watch on it DVD, you won’t miss any special effects or anything. I would DEFINITELY watch this one though!