The Blind Side (2009)

Director:

John Lee Hancock

Writers (WGA):

John Lee Hancock (written by)
Michael Lewis (book)

Release Date:

20 NOVEMBER 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Sport

Plot:

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

Plot Keywords:

Football | African American | American Football | Football Team | Adoptive Mother Adopted Son Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 nominations

Cast

Sandra Bullock	...	Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw	...	Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron	...	Michael Oher
Jae Head	...	S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins	...	Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon	...	Coach Cotton
Kim Dickens	...	Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox	...	Denise Oher
Kathy Bates	...	Miss Sue
Catherine Dyer	...	Mrs. Smith
Andy Stahl	...	Principal Sandstrom
Tom Nowicki	...	Literature Teacher
Libby Whittemore	...	Sarcastic Teacher
Brian Hollan	...	Jay Collins
Melody Weintraub	...	History Teacher

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.

Runtime:

USA:128 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #45677)

Filming Locations:

Agnes Scott College - 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, USA

Company:

Alcon Entertainment

Trivia:

Both Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw have strong ties to the South and similarities to the real life Tuohy family. Bullock's father was from Alabama; she was born and raised in Virginia, was a high school cheerleader (like Collins Tuohy), dated a football player and attended college in North Carolina. McGraw was born, raised and attended college in Louisiana and loved playing sports as a kid even though he was unaware at the time that his biological father was a professional baseball player.

Goofs:

Factual errors: The movie's introduction credits former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor with making the left tackle the second most important and highest paid position in the NFL after quarterback. This is a gross exaggeration and oversimplification. Among the top 10 highest paid players in 2008, only two were quarterbacks and only one was a left tackle (Flozell Adams). Taylor, as the NFL's first dominant blitzing linebacker, did force NFL coaches to make adjustments to their formations, personnel, play calling and schemes. But left tackle was already a key position before Taylor's emergence and his impact went beyond one position.

Quotes:

Beth: You're changing that boys life.
Leigh Anne Touhy: No, he's changing mine.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Larry King Live: Thanksgiving Blockbuster!" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Erik Apologizes

I felt inspired

A homeless youth finds his place with a generous woman and her family, and discovers a future he never thought possible. Wonderful, is the best way to describe what this film is. The production team brought their A game to this drama. Direction and cinematography really grabbed my attention, especially during the football games. All actors delivered believable performances, with Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron shining above the others. The story is based on the real life events of, now rookie offensive tackle, Michael Oher, whose life is changed by interior designer and mother Leigh Anne Touhy. The writers did a really good job of delivering their story and kept great flow throughout. I felt inspired by the film as I'm sure you'll share after experiencing the lives of this unique family.