So, I finally saw The Blind Side. Here are my thoughts, in no particular order:
- Maybe the most over-rated film of last year besides Avatar.
- Suffered from Friday Night Lights Syndrome ... A film that nowhere near captures the story, much less the soul, of the book.
- Impressed with Sandra Bullock. She saved the film. However, a fairly weak, predictable Oscar performance compared to some of the most recent winning performances. The award probably belonged to either Carey Mulligan or Gabourey Sidibe.
- Speaking of Sidibe ... Quinton Aaron needs her acting coach. While both of these roles were probably difficult to cast based upon the physical attributes of each protagonist, Aaron did not capture the essence of Oher.
- Speaking of protagonist ... why was Leigh Anne the film's protagonist? Last time I checked, this was the story of Michael Oher.
- Screenplay was lacking, so was the director. So what did John lee Hancock actually do? Oh yeah, made Alcon Entertainment loads of moolah.
- Loved Jae Head's performance.
- Thought the high school coach was a buffoon.
- Didn't recognize McGraw ... except for the song of his playing over the credits.
Well, after reading your comments, you probably think I hated the film. I didn't. I was blind-sided about how mediocre it is though. I expected it to be what it was ... a feel-good Hollywood film that strayed from the book. Is it worth a look-see? Maybe for a buck on Redbox. But who is reading this who hasn't seen it?
- Maybe the most over-rated film of last year besides Avatar.
- Suffered from Friday Night Lights Syndrome ... A film that nowhere near captures the story, much less the soul, of the book.
- Impressed with Sandra Bullock. She saved the film. However, a fairly weak, predictable Oscar performance compared to some of the most recent winning performances. The award probably belonged to either Carey Mulligan or Gabourey Sidibe.
- Speaking of Sidibe ... Quinton Aaron needs her acting coach. While both of these roles were probably difficult to cast based upon the physical attributes of each protagonist, Aaron did not capture the essence of Oher.
- Speaking of protagonist ... why was Leigh Anne the film's protagonist? Last time I checked, this was the story of Michael Oher.
- Screenplay was lacking, so was the director. So what did John lee Hancock actually do? Oh yeah, made Alcon Entertainment loads of moolah.
- Loved Jae Head's performance.
- Thought the high school coach was a buffoon.
- Didn't recognize McGraw ... except for the song of his playing over the credits.
Well, after reading your comments, you probably think I hated the film. I didn't. I was blind-sided about how mediocre it is though. I expected it to be what it was ... a feel-good Hollywood film that strayed from the book. Is it worth a look-see? Maybe for a buck on Redbox. But who is reading this who hasn't seen it?
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