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The Blind Side
U/A (INDIA)
2010
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The Blind Side
Positive Reviews
81
Negative reviews
12
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3.4
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4.5
Its a heart warming tale of kindly white folks helping out those socially neglected minorities.
Den Of Geek
3.0
The Blind Side which Hancock adapted from Michael Lewis nonfiction book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game doesnt rise to the challenge inherent in i ..
Austin Chronicle
4.5
That said, Antichrist is a flawed masterpiece and an example of highly personal auteurism that will either make you mad or drive you mad; either way, ..
Austin Chronicle
4.5
Theres an exclusive 10 minute interview with the real Michael Oher which while it doesnt ofter any real insight and just rehashes the story of the mov ..
Collider
2.0
Sandra Bullock: easy to like, easy to overlook.Not this year though.
Telegraph
3.5
Generally enjoyable, but it isnt until the credits roll that youll realize what a major sentimental impact it has on you.
Cinema Blend
2.5
As his biography and televised interviews indicate, Oher is a smart guy with an unbreakable survival streak.
Ny Daily News
2.5
What a drag that, one year into Obamas presidency, American films remain so careful about depicting black actors.
The Globe And Mail
3.1
The movie is a kind of My Fair Tackle with a discomfiting racial overlay.
Philly
3.5
The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy withwell, it has action.
Philly
3.0
Sandra Bullock carries this film with her nuanced, emotionally powerful, and compelling performance.
Spirituality And Practice
1.0
The filmmakers would like to lull you to sleep with this milk of amnesia, hiding behind the fact that this bewilderingly condescending movie is based ..
Village Voice
2.5
I think this sugary tale would probably play better critically as an animated Disney family movie which it really is, anyhow.
Sover
3.8
This one veers a bit closer to Capra territory, but its sure, honest touch carries it effortlessly into the end zone.
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Some will call the movie racially paternalistic, and they may well be right, but as a fable about the power of giving, it hits pretty hard.
Chicago Reader
3.8
It sneaks up on you, with its focus on characters and smartly playing the material, but the result is that were concerned about how Michael will do (m ..
Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
But its superficiality keeps it from being the moving story it could have been.
Usa Today
3.5
But its the very likable performances that give the film the most resonance.
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
When she sees teenager Michael Oher (QUINTON AARON) walking along in the cold without proper attire, and not only learns that he attends the same Chri ..
Screen It
3.5
So if it all gets a bit sentimental, we can almost forgive the filmmakers their indulgence: the story itself earns the tears.
Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
3.0
That said, the real life photos at the end do make you wonder if this remarkable true story wouldnt have been better served by a documentary.Hollywood ..
View London
3.5
It would all seem a bit patronizing if it wasnt true.The filmmakers pay lip service to the storys racial undertones without ever really rocking the le ..
Cs Monitor
3.1
It may be based on a true story, but The Blind Side delivers two heart yanking hours of Hollywood physics.One kids bad existence gets better with the ..
Boston
3.5
But to what endother than making the viewer feel upliftedis all this
Mountain X
2.3
But as ever in Hollywood, the based on a true story defense will probably provide a certain amount of cover.
Npr
3.8
Watching The Blind Side, I felt my emotions being stage managed, but once or twice I got something in my eye.
Star Tribune
1.0
The movie fudges it it is raised, perfunctorily, only at the very end.The rest of the action is taken up with predictable, hammily acted nonsense.
Guardian
3.0
It will never be remembered as one of the best sports films, nor will it likely even be remembered as a great football movie.
Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
You just wont find much of it on this planet.(PG) BORING ANIMATED COMEDY ADVENTURE.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l ..
Q Network
3.0
The film makes its plot points with clarity and is never less than watchable.
Daily Mail
2.5
What The Blind Side offers is a kind of liberal Hollywood version of conservative values: all rock solid valor, all the time.
Ew
3.5
Though not without its racist undertones, manages to take an inspiring story and use it to compose an entertaining and compelling tale...
Cinema Crazed
2.5
By definition, an inspirational sports movie tells a story thats almost too good to be true.
Slate
3.0
Its a performance and a film (like Avatar) built on simplicity, rock solid single mindedness and an unswerving sense of good.
Empire
3.5
Tender and gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting what could be timelier for Thanksgiving
Susang Ranger
3.0
The result is a straightforward and entertaining film, if you can ignore, yes, the blind spots.
Common Sense Media
4.5
The entire film is one long nervy, corny dare, absolutely confident in its own adorability, heartwarmth and ability to bodyslam the critical thinking ..
Movies
4.0
Unfortunately, it had to battle against the dumb, romantic juggernaut New Moon. Sandra Bullock and company will give you many more moments of enjoymen ..
Flim Threet
2.5
Its a good story.If someone were telling you this story, you might say, Wow.
Sf Gate
3.5
One of the good things about winter break is catching up on some of the recent releases Ive missed.
New Yorker
2.5
Put it this way: I can imagine removing Bullock from all of her romantic comedy vehicles and half baked thrillers and substituting Lenox instead.
Slant Magazine
1.3
The movies manipulation is loathsome, but the whole thing is so skillfulthe schematic structure, its calculatedly competent performances and appealing ..
Slant Magazine
3.8
Especially in the films soaring, triumphant final moments, viewers get the sense that this isnt a story about race or redemption or the complexities o ..
Washington Post
3.0
The pursuit of truth and justice is neither as rewarding or simple as either woman expects in this worthwhile, unsentimental tale.
Express
2.5
To all this gooeyness, add Sandra Bullock made up to look like Kathie Lee Gifford with too much pancake on and the overall result is, well, just a bit ..
Reeling Reviews
4.5
Its lovely for the real Oher that he did luck out this way, and its lovely that the real Tuohys were so kind to a total stranger, but mostly what Im l ..
Flickfilosopher
2.0
From there, its two plus hours of everything going well thanks to the saintly white lady; some true stories, however pleasant, just dont make for inte ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
Its easy for an inspirational movie to try too hard to get viewers to cheer.
ReelViews
5.0
Sandra Bullock finally reaches her potential in this heart warming true story,...a terrific movie.
Tony Medley
3.5
The Blind Side expresses a racially and emotionally charged portrait of coded Southern mannerisms and passive aggressive politeness.
Coles Mithey
2.5
All in all, Warners package should please fans of this feel good picture.
Groucho Reviews
3.5
The film is played with a focus on low key charm and quiet drama, and theres a warm, human sense of humor.
Hit Fix
3.0
The script can be easily picked apart for all but ignoring the racial complexities which must have made Michaels journey back from oblivion that much ..
Herald Sun
3.1
And indeed, The Rookie is worth checking out if only for Quaids performance.
Reel Film
3.1
It wants to force your emotions into predictable channels sympathy, concern, pride, adoration.
Movie Habit
3.0
Serves its purpose by making the audience tear up in some moments and cheer in others. Its a total button pusher, but it does so in a very good way.
7M Pictures
2.5
Based on Michael Lewiss book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, the story is a heartbreaking look at how a hulking kid with an 80 IQ fell through th ..
The Star
2.2
The story of Michael Oher is amazing enough that one could be excused for thinking he was the gridiron version of Sidd Finch Basically homeless, this ..
Oregon Live
3.8
And yes, this feel good sports/biographical drama is predictable and by the numbers.
Deseret News
4.0
We are moved when we least expect it and while the Hollywood style glosses over some of the gritty elements, our journey is a surprising, funny, movin ..
Urban Cine File
3.1
Its uplifting message and thoroughly unashamedly folksy qualities make it a feel good, three hanky, you go girl, wind beneath my wings piece of sappy ..
Movies Tv Guide
3.0
Even more, it reminds us that initial impressions can be deceiving.
Maki At The Movies
4.0
Its the sassy, heartfelt performance from Bullock that sends the movie to heights it wouldnt scale with a less accomplished actress front and centre.
Digital Spy
3.8
There arent that many one liners in The Blind Side, which is basically a true rarity: a fish out of water drama about race relations centering on Mich ..
New York Post
3.8
The Blind Side is a terrifically touching, thoroughly entertaining film.Its the rare family oriented audience lifter for the fall.
Cleve Land
1.3
Gooey, sugary and artificially sweetened enough to cause tooth decay, this faux feel good slice of malarkey is instantly proud of itself without earni ..
Dustin Put Man
1.3
After all, this is not only a Best Picture nominee (the most embarrassing one since American Beauty).
Larsen On Film
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en ..
News Blaze
2.5
Rich Family Adopts Homeless Orphan in True Overcoming the Odds Tale What is it about the holiday season and heartwarming tales revolving around an orp ..
News Blaze
3.8
Filmmakers bring it to the screen in a warm and entertaining way.
Ross Anthony
3.0
Ultimately, race has nothing to do with the truth of the emotions this film elicits from an audience.Its a solid movie, whether youre color blind or n ..
Hollywood And Fine
2.8
It turns out the film isnt the total embarrassment the Warner Brothers marketing folks would have you believe.
Brian Or Ndorf
3.6
Nonetheless, The Blind Side manages to be a mostly heartfelt, compelling and inspirational albeit occasionally contrived sports drama.
Nyc Movie Guru
3.1
Instead, its based on a true story roots make it feel like an exception.
Js Online
4.4
With far less potential than Precious, superior production values and the willingness to tell the story in a straightforward way prove to be the right ..
Movie Crypt
3.0
But its done so lazily; its a drama without drama, more of a day dream with a happy ending than a story.
ComingSoon
4.4
Its sentimental, sure, and I cried my eyes out during quite a few scenes, but it was always through the natural emotional heft of this true story and ..
Montreal Film Journal
3.0
Ever heard of the term condescending.So for all its outwardly good intentions, its less of an inspiration to all than an exercise in making God fearin ..
Sky
5.0
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Entertainment Times Online ..
3.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
3.8
Given the considerable emotion of the two hours that preceded it, if it doesnt at least threaten to moisten your cheeks, Im not sure what will.
No La
4.0
The rest of you can just bring Kleenex and give in to this quintessentially old style story that is high on hope, low on cynicism and long on heart.
La Times
1.5
Its an uplifting story, but in the movie its a story of black and white told through shades of pink.Its all pastels.
Tony Mack
3.0
Michael Ohers real life story is amazing, but it still takes skill to turn it into a compelling movie thats not too sappy.Hancock, aided by a great ca ..
Review Express
3.1
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Tiny Url
2.0
This lack of tension and drams is the films biggest failure; nothing bad ever happens.
Future Movies
3.8
If Sandra Bullock werent already a star, a star making turn this would be.
Cinema Sight
3.5
But since its Christmas, Ill say the movie was solid for the big screen.
Reel Talk Online
2.5
The filmmakers didnt have anything to do with it, and theyre not even contributing artistically to the wonderful family who did.There are good movies ..
Can Mag
2.5
However, those who require their tears to be earned should hold out for a more honest effort from a more capable filmmaker.Contact Chuck Koplinski at ..
Illinois Times
5.0
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Ny Press
3.5
By avoiding excessive cliche and maintaining a simple and optimistic attitude throughout, and with a healthy dose of comedy, The Blind Side ends up be ..
Week In Rewind
5.0
It is easily Bullocks best performance over a career that spans two decades.
Crazed Fan Boy
3.0
Bullock gives a restrained performance in a role that other actresses might have taken over the top.Her presence throughout is one of quiet determinat ..
Standard Net Au
4.0
Yet, predictable as it may be, Hancocks film gets under our skin, captained by Bullocks hugely entertaining lead performance.
Liver Pool Echo
3.5
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Cine Rina
3.5
Potentially culturally offensive and overly schmaltzy, The Blind Side instead threads an almost impossible needle, pulling off a surprisingly moving a ..
Brandon Fibbs
4.0
Cynics probably need not apply for this one as it wanders unashamedly into inspirational and feel good territory.But it avoids being overly schmaltzy, ..
Daily Record
3.1
The Blind Side is a feel good sports drama about the intersection of race and athletics, with solid if unremarkable performances and a screenplay that ..
Washington Times
2.0
At least Avatar is no longer the worst of the Best Picture nominees.
Ultra Culture
5.0
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Jo Reviews
3.0
Happily, Kathy Bates is given the chore of tutoring the enormous young man, offering a few marvellous scenes of patient belief.
James Wegg Review
2.5
Thats because facts are misconstrued and the game is depicted as slapstick instead of gridiron reality.However, as an uplifting drama about the genero ..
The Reel Deal
4.4
Question: When is a sports movie not about sportsAnswer: When the story behind the sports is as compelling as the life of Michael Oher, currently a st ..
Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.8
Take a real life story like The Blind Side, which on the surface sounds pretty sappy, and turn it into something honest, heartfelt and surprisingly in ..
The Movie Kit
3.1
A living tribute to fundamental Christian motivations, although the point is hammered home with an extraordinarily soft touch: Love thy neighbor.
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