The Blind Side

The Blind Side

Teenager Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) is surviving on his own, virtually homeless, when he is spotted on the street by Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock). Learning that the young man is one of her daughter's classmates, Leigh Anne insists that Michael - wearing shorts and a t-shirt in the dead of winter - come out of the cold. Without a moment's hesitation, she invites him to stay at the Tuohy home for the night. What starts out as a gesture of kindness turns into something more as Michael becomes part of the Tuohy family despite the differences in their backgrounds.

Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. And as the family helps Michael fulfill his potential, both on and off the football field, Michael's presence in the Tuohys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.

Sandra Bullock has been nominated for her first Oscar for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in the Blind Side and I for one hope she wins as she did a fabulous job in her role in this film. This has been my favorite movie in the last few years. It is due to be released on DVD in March and for me it is a must have for my DVD collection.

This team is your family and you have to protect them…
Tony is your quarterback. You protect his blind side.
When you look at him think of me. How you have my back.
Leigh Anne Tuohy in “The Blind Side”