Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a
homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has
no idea who is father is and his mother is a crack head. Michael has had
little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne
soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man
has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in
football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few
ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him
with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to
the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic
scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore
Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. - from IMDB.COM
I
am deeply touched by this story. I am touched that the Touhy was so
accepting that they took Big Mike despite of what is he. It is an
evidence that there are still people who can accept and love us
regardless of what we look like, of what past we have.
Sandra
Bullock was great here. I like her straight forward attitude character.
She justified her character. Quinton Aaron who played Big Mike also did
a great job portraying the character.
I don't know if the movie
remained true to life. The reason why I thought this way is because they
seem to accept Big Mike so openly. I mean no hesitation or doubts. Lol,
it's probably the cynical part of myself but if I were in Leigh Anne's
part knowing that the kid had a troubled past and seem to be a distant, I
would have my hesitation. However if this is indeed what really
transpired then I am happy to know that there are still people exists
like them.
What I liked about Big Mike's story is that he never
had a grudge towards the unkindness of the world. If it was other kid
they might have lost their sanity already but in his case he didn't.
Also, his protectiveness is just endearing.
All in all I loved the film.
