There is a very strong message of Christian faith in THE BLIND SIDE. Also, the story never lags and carries profound emotional depth. The directing in THE BLIND SIDE is very surefooted. Quinton Aaron plays Michael and gives a very subtle performance of a character who speaks very little. Sandra Bullock is convincing as a Southern woman who wants to help others amidst her socialite friends who don’t understand why a white, wealthy family would take in a homeless black boy. In fact, the subtle conflict is maybe the movie’s biggest flaw. It is a small movie with conflicts that hit home but are not earth shaking. THE BLIND SIDE is an excellent, uplifting movie with fine storytelling. Soon he’s off to Leigh Anne and her husband’s alma mater, but the NCAA suddenly is accusing them of conflict of interest. As the season progresses, colleges begin to recruit Michael. This change in perspective turns Michael into a star player. She helps Michael see that protecting the quarterback is like protecting her or protecting the family. However, Leigh Anne understands Michael and remembers that he had scored high on “protectiveness” on a school test. In fact, it turns out that the coach was hoping that a boy from “the streets” would be violent. At first Michael, who’s never played football before, is not aggressive enough. Being a very large young man, Michael is given the job of blocking for the quarterback. When Michael’s grades improve, he joins the football team. Michael, who is typically quiet and withdrawn, very slowly begins to open up to them and even starts to smile.

Michael slowly learns to trust Leigh Anne, and her family embraces him. However, the coach reminds them that they are a Christian school and need to look out for young men like Michael, or they need to paint over the Christian part of their name. At first, the school is reluctant to take Michael in because of his poor academic record. They put Michael in an upscale private Christian high school. That one night becomes many, and Michael moves in with Leigh Anne and her family. Leigh Anne, a wealthy mom, discovers Michael and gives him a place to stay for one night. Michael, now a senior in high school, ends up literally living on the street with no possessions and no real hope. Michael went into foster care because his mom could not care for him because of her drug addiction. THE BLIND SIDE is a compelling, feel great drama that tells the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless young man who is welcomed into a Christian family. But, the message of faith is very clear, and the drama is incredibly moving. And, there is one scene with a fist fight. There is some talk concerning sexual relations and male private parts.

However, a tutor says that she has doubts about religion. They pray around the table and speak freely about their faith. It’s very clear that Leigh Anne helps Michael because she is a Christian. THE BLIND SIDE contains a very strong message of Christian faith.

Even so, the subtle conflict may be the movie’s biggest draw. THE BLIND SIDE is an excellent movie with fine storytelling and great performances.

As Michael slowly learns to trust Leigh Anne, he joins the football team, and it’s a matter of time before he becomes a star player. Leigh Anne discovers Michael and takes him in, putting him in a private Christian high school.

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