"The Blind Side" (2009)

Released on November 20, 2009, "The Blind Side" is a movie, directed by John Lee Hancock, that introduces a new meaning to the word "family." Based on a book that is based on a true story, it is a powerful tale that tells of a wealthy, Christian family, the Tuohy's, who take in a poor teenager who has lived with multiple different foster families. Though he has run away from all of his previous foster families, Michael, the teenager, ends up staying with the Tuohy's and, with their help, begins participating in school as well as the school's football team.

The actors involved give a performance to be remember, especially for the main two characters. Sandra Bullock, as Michael's adoptive mother, Leigh Anne, is able to well portray a woman who seldom shows her deepest emotions despite her kind and seemingly selfless actions. Bullock is capable of realistically expressing Leigh Anne's stern expressions, even at the moments when the character is not actually acting the way her face tells the viewers. Michael is played by Quinton Aaron who does an excellent job of showing viewers through his own facial expressions that he is a troubled individual trying to find a place where he belongs.

The fact that the events in this movie are not entirely fictional is one major factor in the emotional power that this movie contains. The deed that Leigh Anne and her husband, Sean, perform brings another family member into their lives. The bond that they have with Michael shows that blood relation is not a factor in determining how close a family can truly be.

Overall, The Blind Side is a movie worth watching for those who enjoy heartwarming stories. People who primarily prefer action in their films would likely not find this movie as enjoyable as others.

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