Sandra Bullock’s upcoming movie The Blind Side had me when The Fray song How To Save a Life came on because that combined with the story in just the trailer brought tears to my eyes. That is saying a lot when you don’t know anything about the movie and the trailer makes you cry. So of course I had to research what The Blind Side is all about and here is the plot:
“The Blind Side†depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
BTW here is an update on Michael Oher since the movie is based on a book on his life with Touhy’s, the 23 year old football player was a first round pick for the Baltimore Ravens at the NFL Draft this year and a few days ago he signed a 5 year $13 million contract with them. What an amazing story that needed to be turned into a movie, so go see it with your family when it comes out on November 20th!!! I know I am going to make sure to stock up on tissues so I will be prepared when I see it because it looks like it is really going to be a major feel good tearjerker.
