The Blind Side - Sandra Bullock's best movie so far! - Blu-ray Forum

assydingo · 11-28-2009, 08:22 AM

At least that I've seen.

Currently the movie is at 73% on Rotten Tomatoes

"Consensus: It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but The Blind Side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from Sandra Bullock."

I'm not sure what "pat" means. If its similar to sentimental I'd disagree. It never tries to force you to cry or any of that. Actually my audience was laughing a lot.

I recommend it to everyone. It has a sharp script and quality acting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khtBvQdxta4 (trailer)

Gimpenstein · 11-28-2009, 10:20 AM

Looks good. I'll check it out when it's released over here.
I really enjoyed her performance in Crash and to this date would say it was her finest.

SleeperAgent · 11-28-2009, 12:25 PM

Saw it tuesday. Very good movie.

Jellybeans · 11-28-2009, 02:43 PM

I will see it very soon!

benzgrl · 11-28-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

I recommend it to everyone. It has a sharp script and quality acting.

Yep, I noticed Sandra does really shine in these sort of comedic /dramatic roles. It's those pauses where the the camera just focuses on her face and you know exactly what she's thinking.

My friends and I found ourselves laughing too (and tearing up for me on more than a few occassions). It turned out being better than I expected.

Funny, I used to sit around when I was a kid watching football with my Dad and my brother all the time, so the

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had me drawn into the film from the get-go.

K_Williamson42 · 11-28-2009, 03:45 PM

Wow all I can say is what a great movie and great performances not only by Sandra Bullock but the entire cast. This movie followed a very very good story, and I can't imagine what Michael Oher is going to do with the money that he is making in the pro's as far as foundations and such!

fatediesel · 11-28-2009, 03:49 PM

I'm anxious to see this movie, might go see it this weekend. I read the book last week and it's a very good story, I highly recommend it.

assydingo · 11-28-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by benzgrl

Yep, I noticed Sandra does really shine in these sort of comedic /dramatic roles. It's those pauses where the the camera just focuses on her face and you know exactly what she's thinking.

Quinton Aaron was similar to Sandra in that sense. He uses a lot less words but his face always says a lot.

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Originally Posted by K_Williamson42

Wow all I can say is what a great movie and great performances not only by Sandra Bullock but the entire cast. This movie followed a very very good story, and I can't imagine what Michael Oher is going to do with the money that he is making in the pro's as far as foundations and such!

Yep! Everyone is good, especially the little boy Jae Head. I had also never seen Tim McGraw act before. Now I want to see Friday Night Lights.

The girl who played the daughter is Lily Collins, Phil Collins daughter.

assydingo · 12-02-2009, 04:18 PM

So far it's made 103 million and it's budget was 29 million

Not bad at all =]

SquidPuppet · 12-02-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

So far it's made 103 million and it's budget was 29 million

Not bad at all =]

Wow. Just domestic?

K_Williamson42 · 12-02-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

Quinton Aaron was similar to Sandra in that sense. He uses a lot less words but his face always says a lot.

Yep! Everyone is good, especially the little boy Jae Head. I had also never seen Tim McGraw act before. Now I want to see Friday Night Lights.

The girl who played the daughter is Lily Collins, Phil Collins daughter.

haha they little boy SJ was perfectly played! he was super funny!

Moefiz · 12-02-2009, 04:50 PM

Haven't seen it as yet but the wife wants to see it and so do I..good to here thats its doing well at the box office...

CHERRYGARCIA · 12-02-2009, 05:32 PM

read the book about a year ago..I'll check this out at some point once it hits blu
but its Sandra's best film huh?..not that she has some amazing resume or anything..although I did like Speed & Demolition Man

milner828 · 12-02-2009, 06:32 PM

I went to this movie as the guy who had to take the girl to see a "chick flick" to make up for the many times I dragged my girl to see the action movies of the year. I must say that I was pleasantly suprised by this movie and would recommend it to anyone. Its a great story and deserves a chance. As far as Sandra goes I would have to agree. This might be her best performance yet. I haven't see all of her movies so my opinion can only say so much.

surfdude12 · 12-02-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by milner828

I went to this movie as the guy who had to take the girl to see a "chick flick" to make up for the many times I dragged my girl to see the action movies of the year. I must say that I was pleasantly suprised by this movie and would recommend it to anyone. Its a great story and deserves at a chance. As far as Sandra goes I would have to agree. This might be her best performance yet. I haven't see all of her movies so my opinion can only say so much.

agreed. i was expecting a drama cheesefest, but was pleasantly suprised. good script, good acting, good movie: 3/5 stars. the only cons i found was a few scenes when the script-writer and director were over-toying with our emotions, instead of just letting us form them naturally.

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tommyboy81 · 12-02-2009, 07:21 PM

I have this lady customer that comes in and she said she's seen it with her friends and thought it was really good.

Monkey · 12-02-2009, 08:48 PM

Hmm, not a Sandra Bullock fan at all but I keep hearing good things so I'll at least rent it .

EricJ · 12-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by assydingo

At least that I've seen.

(So, we've seen "Speed"--the first one, where we all Liked Her--yes or no?)

blu-mike · 12-02-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

(So, we've seen "Speed"--the first one, where we all Liked Her--yes or no?)

Speed 2?

jk

rebfandan · 12-02-2009, 09:56 PM

I thought it was good, too. I was at Ole Miss the same time as Michael Oher, so I'm biased already.

The book is incredible, especially if you're a fan of the game. It's a thorough analysis of the evolution of the left tackle position, with Oher's story interspersed. Recommend the movie but HIGHLY recommend the book.

11-28-2009, 08:22 AM	#1
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	The Blind Side - Sandra Bullock's best movie so far! At least that I've seen. Currently the movie is at 73% on Rotten Tomatoes "Consensus: It might strike some viewers as a little too pat, but The Blind Side has the benefit of strong source material and a strong performance from Sandra Bullock." I'm not sure what "pat" means. If its similar to sentimental I'd disagree. It never tries to force you to cry or any of that. Actually my audience was laughing a lot. I recommend it to everyone. It has a sharp script and quality acting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khtBvQdxta4 (trailer)

12-02-2009, 06:32 PM	#14
milner828 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:IL Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:11	my two cents I went to this movie as the guy who had to take the girl to see a "chick flick" to make up for the many times I dragged my girl to see the action movies of the year. I must say that I was pleasantly suprised by this movie and would recommend it to anyone. Its a great story and deserves a chance. As far as Sandra goes I would have to agree. This might be her best performance yet. I haven't see all of her movies so my opinion can only say so much. Last edited by milner828; 12-02-2009 at 08:01 PM.

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11-28-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
Gimpenstein Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Essex, UK Blu-ray collection:97	Looks good. I'll check it out when it's released over here. I really enjoyed her performance in Crash and to this date would say it was her finest.

11-28-2009, 12:25 PM	#3
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Saw it tuesday. Very good movie.

11-28-2009, 02:43 PM	#4
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	I will see it very soon!

11-28-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
K_Williamson42 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:418 Trading Score:16	Wow all I can say is what a great movie and great performances not only by Sandra Bullock but the entire cast. This movie followed a very very good story, and I can't imagine what Michael Oher is going to do with the money that he is making in the pro's as far as foundations and such!

11-28-2009, 03:49 PM	#7
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I'm anxious to see this movie, might go see it this weekend. I read the book last week and it's a very good story, I highly recommend it.

12-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#9
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	So far it's made 103 million and it's budget was 29 million Not bad at all =]

12-02-2009, 04:50 PM	#12
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Haven't seen it as yet but the wife wants to see it and so do I..good to here thats its doing well at the box office...

12-02-2009, 05:32 PM	#13
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	read the book about a year ago..I'll check this out at some point once it hits blu but its Sandra's best film huh?..not that she has some amazing resume or anything..although I did like Speed & Demolition Man

12-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#16
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	I have this lady customer that comes in and she said she's seen it with her friends and thought it was really good.

12-02-2009, 08:48 PM	#17
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Hmm, not a Sandra Bullock fan at all but I keep hearing good things so I'll at least rent it .

12-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#20
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	I thought it was good, too. I was at Ole Miss the same time as Michael Oher, so I'm biased already. The book is incredible, especially if you're a fan of the game. It's a thorough analysis of the evolution of the left tackle position, with Oher's story interspersed. Recommend the movie but HIGHLY recommend the book.

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