SATURDAY SILVER SCREEN SCRUTINY...

It is that time again... For all that read this wonderful thought-blog, SATURDAY SILVER SCREEN SCRUTINY!!!

Is the Blind side worth it???? YES IT IS... A movie that will touch the hearts of all. It is most definitely the feel good movie of the year. I have always been a sucker for the base-on-true-story flicks (i.e. "Remember The Titans", "Miracle", or "Radio"). All of these movies need to be praised.

But the Blind Side has a different feel. What I mean by this is the blatant Christianity through out. It is not an out pour of "Jesus Freakishness". But in this movie we follow the life of Micheal Oher (or part of the his life anyway). He is this high school aged kid that has no home. We start out by seeing him being introduced to a Christian Academy. This Academy is impressive. What I mean by this is the library (for instant) looked more like a the "hippest" College campus than what I was ever use to growing up. My schools library consisted of metal book shelves and poorly put together wooden tables and chairs. Dont get me wrong I was educated (how well is a different question) but not in the likes of these.

Anyway we find out that Micheal Oher is a large individual, 6'04 250+... Big man. I thought the movie was going to be solely focused on him but I was pleasantly mistaken. We can not talk about Micheal Oher without speaking of the Tuohy's. A family that has all. They are of the upper echelon of Memphis TN. They are the fast food kings and queens, owning many of the TB and KFCs (and others for sure). We see them start taking an interest in this young mans life when he is walking "home" in the rain. As you may know (just from watching the previews) that Micheal ends up becoming part of this family and doing really well for him self. So much so that he ends up playing pro football for the Ravens. Do not get me wrong this movie is not all about the feel good. We get to see where Micheal comes from and how no one wants to claim him as their own. We see flash backs of what he went through and the hard ships conveyed. This movies does such a great job (as many of them) of you rooting for the underdog.

This movie would not be what it was with out the cast. We have Sandra Bullock, who plays Mrs. Tuohy, who does her best performance ever. The Oscars were right in awarding her the best female actor award. This movie would of been good with out her but it became great with her. Then we have Tim McGraw as Mr.Tuohy. Jae Head as S.J. Tuohy (he stands out in his own right), the kid was dynamic and funny. Lily Collins who plays Collins Tuohy. We can not forget Kathy Bates character Ms Sue. Last but not least Quinton Aaron who plays Micheal Oher.

All in all this movie was one of the best family films ever. I recommend everyone to lay eyes on this film, you will not be disappointed. See what sacrifice and love looks like. I give this movie a 4.7 out 5 stars.

until next time...