Normally I do not rush to watch the latest Oscar winning movies, lately it seems that, like the Nobel Peace Price, awards are given to those viewed to have the most deserving liberal political position.
A story that is true and has not finished for that matter. Big Mike is an over sized Memphis teenager, homeless and abandoned by a drug addict mother, Michael Oher is accepted into a Christian high school. There Leigh Ann Tuohy recognizes Michael's needs and invites him into her home. Because of his massive size Michael is encouraged to play football. At first Mr. Oher's inclination is not to the violence of football, but after Mrs. Tuohy gives the coaches and Michael the insight that he has a very strong defensive personality. From there Mike excels, takes a scholarship at the University of Mississippi and then is a first round draft choice into the NFL. Today he still plays.
The cast...
- Sandra Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy. I have always considered Bullock a lightweight, but I was wrong, for this she was good enough to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
- Tim McGraw plays Sean Tuohy, Leigh Anne's husband, former basketball player of Ole Miss and successful fast food franchise mogul. So far I think this son of a major league pitcher, and full time singer a bit of dilettante, this roll fits that. Friday Night Lights was a good movie for him.
- Quinton Aaron plays Michael Oher a goo actor, I do not know if personalities are matched but the role is played in a very believable manner.
- Jae Head play S.J. Tuohy, the sports crazy boy of Sean and Leigh Anne. Cute part, very entertaining.
- Lily Collins plays Collins Tuohy, the sister of SJ, has some special problems presented by being in high school with Mike but is able to act as more of an adult than her peers.
I give this movie a rating of 38 of 50. Enjoyed a great deal..
- Character Development, 8 of 10, a young man is found abandoned, with love an support achieves NFL stardom.
- Screenplay, 8 of 10.
- Acting, 9 of 10, somebody got an Academy Award.
- Photography, 5 of 10. Nothing special
- Plot, 8 of 10
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