The Blind Side, that one football movie that I’m trying like Hell to not see, was nominated for an Oscar in the “Best Picture” category. Hey, was there an “Absolutely Nothing Like The Book” category? Because I say it would be a shoo-in for that. If you haven’t read it, the book took a critical and analytical look at how football teams valuate talent, specifically at the offensive line position. The high school and college journey of Ole Miss guard Michael Oher–now with the Baltimore Ravens–was sort of the personification of that. But all the good stuff was ripped out of the film adaptation, leaving a Sandra Bullock vehicle that’s been garnering critical acclaim.
Sandra Bullock is so thoroughly unspectacular that you couldn’t possibly have an opinion about this. Remember that South Park episode where the boys get diagnosed with ADHD and put on Ritalin, and the next thing you know they’re at a Phil Collins concert? Sandra Bullock’s movies are like that. –FilmDrunk.
So it’s not a consensus. If anyone has seen it, drop us a comment about it. If you haven’t, then tell us how terrible it is, anyway. If Sandra Bullock really wants that 90 minutes of my life, she can pry them out of my cold, dead hands. Uh, so to speak.
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Shit, like you don’t have 90 minutes to waste…
My cousin saw it and really liked it. I should note that my cousin is 26 years old and an idiot.
Plus, they’d LIKE us to believe that the Sandra Bullock character and her family had NO idea that Michael Oher played FOOTBALL OMGRUSERIUS? when they took him into their homes, when in reality he was at their white private school TO PLAY FOOTBALL.
So yeah, show me a movie where a white couple adopts a black kid who’s on the debate team at his inner-city high school, then I’ll watch it and be moved, HOLLYWOOD.
I have a very stringent rule about seeing ANYTHING Sandra Bullock is in, and I’m a chick. She and that fucking Melanie Griffith could catch each other on fire, for all I care.
I saw it after Thanksgiving, and it was fine – every bit as emotionally manipulative as an aging stripper who’s having trouble making rent but at least honest about its intentions.
But a “Best Picture” nomination? Gimme a fuckin’ break.
Sandra Bullock + Oscar nomination = 100% chance I will not see this movie.
I remember seeing the trailer for this movie and being in tears of laughter about how bad of an actress Sandra Bullock was in it. I forget what topped it, some quote along the lines of, “That is my son” in such a stupid accent. I can’t fathom this movie being decent nonetheless the best.
Once I find my dog I’m gonna find you sucka. I can’t believe you’re talking trash about my Sandra. I’ve been in jail you know!
“Yer changin’ that boah’s lahf!”
“No, he’s changin’ mahn.”
Lisa, this is pretty much a rip-off of Webster. Except that Oher ended up being taller than 3’6″ and Sandra Bullock has the same mustache as Alex Karras.
The book by Michael Lewis is a great read. It has tons of NFL history, mostly regarding the left tackle position (which is great if you like that sorta thing). I really have no interest in the movie because I can’t fucking stand Sandra Bullock. Remember Miss Congeniality? Hey, look at me I’m a pretty girl but I chew steak with my mouth open and drink beer!! I am a tough tom boy, doesn’ that just blow your stereotype wide open? And oh boy it is soooo cute and funny! I hope she gets raped by Michael Oher, the guy from Green Mile, D-Bo, and Pat Williams… ahh fuck it, let Oden get a shot too.
The movie was like a C, maybe a C+. Her white kids were the only good part of the movie. Bullock’s performance was crap, seems she’s been getting worse since Speed came out. Definitely not deserving of an Oscar nomination and if she wins best actress I’m boycotting Hollywood for life.
This sounds like one of those tv movies Jacklyn Smith used to get raped in. Does Bullock get raped in this? Forget it then.
I thought it was a great movie. And yes, people from Mississippi talk like that.
Commence with the name calling.
The movie wasn’t the worst sports movies I’ve ever seen, but the bar isn’t all that high. Bullock wasn’t that good at all, and her accent sounded like a dying giraffe.
It was much better than what I was expecting considering I was walking into a movie that, a) My mom had already seen and loved, and b) starred Sandra Bullock
You guys must think you are pretty cool bagging on something you all went and saw and probably liked. Don’t worry, I’m sure the rest of the 7th graders will agree with you.
That movie rocked…grow up kids.
awful, awful movie. the daughter was pretty hot though. this is pretty much a definitive review:
[www.ruthlessreviews.com]
Ironically, Phil Collins’ daughter is the daughter in the movie.
I cant believe that this movie is up for an oscar.Best motion picture!! Are the oscars a joke??? Its unbelievable, and so many good movies ignored!! Its so contrived, way too long, like a made for TV movie that you would watch when there is nothing else on…