The Blind Side

**The Blind Side surprises with a heartfelt emotional, meaningful story that stands out even further with Sandra Bullock’s poignant performance.** Inspirational and moving. The Blind Side is a story spotlighting the power of kindness and compassion. Sandra Bullock stands out with an Oscar-winning portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy, filling her with all the charm and grit of a strong Southern woman with the sympathy and tenacity to give a talented and caring young man the help he needed to change his life and circumstances. I felt the urge to hug my family and tell them how precious they are and…

This is one of my favourite offerings from Sandra Bullock as she marries her sharp comedy timing with some gusty mothering to help real life American football player Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) make a success of his life. She (Leigh-Anne) is happily married to Sean (Tim McGraw) and lives in a rather luxurious home with their engaging young lad S.J. (Jae Head) and his sister Collins (Lily Collins). The aptly named "Big Mike" is at the opposite end of the social scale. He hasn't a clue who his father is; his mother is an addict and he is a ward of court with no fixed abode. She has seen him…