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PostedDecember 6, 2009
fblj
from NY
I entered the theater expecting a mediocre Lifetime movie but was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The plot is from true heartwarming events about a poor black boy, Michael Oher, from a broken family taken in by a well off southern white family. The creators deserve credit for restraining themselves from falling into the maudlin Hollywood treatment but at times you have to suspend belief that the transition to his new family went so smoothly. Led by Sandra Bullock, who gives the performance of her career, as a tough, smart and caring woman and Jae Head (son) is funny and charismatic. Singer Tim McGraw (husband) and Lily Collins (daughter) are window dressing; this is Sandra’s film. Quinton Aaron (Michael) gives a low-key performance.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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