Based on the extraordinary true story.
Written and directed by John Lee Hancock
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Kathy Bates
Michael Oher (Aaron) is a homeless black teen in Memphis. One rainy night, he is taken in by Leigh Anne Touhy (Bullock). Little did either know they would both change each other's lives forever.
Not only is this my second favorite movie of last year, it is my favorite of Sandra Bullock's performances. When I watch it, I don't see Sandra. She becomes Leigh Anne. The same goes for the rest of the cast. I had no idea that country singer Tim McGraw played her husband until I saw his name in the ending credits. He was virtually unrecognizable in the film.
The story is wonderful, and the fact that it really happened makes it all the more better. By the ending credits each time I watched it, I was thinking about the journey each of the characters went on to become who they are now, and was in tears of happiness.
If you want a good cry one afternoon, you couldn't go wrong with this inspirational story.
10/10
Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.
This movie is perfect for the older members of the family. While it does contain some strong language, it's realistically used. The brief violence is a fist fight where one of those involved pulls a handgun. Michael's biological mother is a crack addict. I'd say about 13+
The DVD contains 4 deleted scenes and trailers for other Warner Bros releases.
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