BY M’CHAELAH BROWN, Freshman
BLYTHEWOOD- “The Blind Side” was directed by John Lee Hancock and was based on the book “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game” by Michael Lewis. The film won Best Sports Movie ESPY Award. This makes “The Blind Side” the best sports movie.
The characters, the plot, and the fact that it is based off of a true story makes for an inspiring movie with a moving story.
The plot starts to form when Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock), picks up Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) on a rainy night. The wind is howling spitting in the direction of Oher, who wears a light hoodie to shield himself. These two characters share similar characteristics in the way
Tuohy is often seen throughout the film with a stressed look on her face. However, this is only because of her concern and love for her family. You see this throughout the film when she fights for what she believes in. A theme that is prevalent throughout the film is to share when you have something to give.
Many people are taken back by a loss sense of compassion that Tuohy seem to have inherited naturally. Tuohys friend Beth (Rhoda Griffis), makes sure to vocally voice her opinion about how generous Tuohy is for opening up her home to Oher.
“You're changing that boy's life,” Beth says.
“No. He’s changing mine,” Tuohy responds.
Tuohy is very humble and does nothing to get something in return. Her actions are based off of what is morally right and adds to her charming southern character.
While Oher is very caring and considerate, he is simultaneously very protective. In the film he was in the top 98th percentile for protective instincts.
This shows when Ohre goes back to see his birth mother in the housing projects and a gang leader makes sexual comments about Tuohy. The comments make Oher become involved in a physical altercation
The comment makes Oher physically assaults the group of young men because of their disrespectful behavior. He is also very witty and funny at times just like Tuohy.
Hesitant at first, Sean Tuohy (Tim McGraw) learns to love Oher just like his wife has. However other people within the Tuohy inner circle are less apt to change their views.
Beth , Elaine (Eaddy Mays), and Sherry (Ashley LeConte Campbell) joke about Oher’s size, race, and about the possibility of adopting him. The mood quickly changes when they bring up Leigh Anne Tuohy’s daughter Collins.
“But, seriously, Leigh Anne, aren't you worried for Collins? I mean, she's a beautiful white girl, and he's a big, black boy,” Elaine said.
This addresses the issue of Race in the south and how old ideas are present in few, older minds.
Collins (Lily Collins) and S.J. (Jae Head) are his new siblings now but were also hesitant in letting Ohre into their lives. As the plot continues they help him adapt to his new lifestyle.
Despite the fact that many people around Collins are concerned for her protection when Oher is living in their house, she helps him to make friends at his new school. Soon everyone loves him both on and off the football field.
Miss Sue (Kathy Bates) is Oher’s tutor that is hired to help him meet the minimum GPA requirement. With the influence of Miss Sue and the Tuohys he decides to play football for Ole Miss.
The film ends with real life pictures of Oher being drafted to the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL Draft. It also ends with real pictures of the Tuohys. Oher states that the real reason he committed to Ole Miss is because the Tuohys are is family now and it is vital to carry on the tradition of attending the University.
Family and love are the main themes in the movie. It is shown throughout the movie through the struggles, conflicts, and hesitations in the movie. It helps them to support each other ultimately leading to the contribution of Other's success and making him who he is.
