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Americans are flocking to movie theaters to watch "The Blind Side," which stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, a Memphis woman who plucked Michael Oher off the mean streets and adopted him into her family.
"The Blind Side" was the no. 2 movie in America last weekend, trailing only the blockbuster "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
The popularity of "The Blind Side" movie has spurred sales of Michael Lewis' book by the same name, which inspired the movie. That book, though written in 2006, is back into Amazon's top 100 bestsellers due in part to the film's popularity.
But Michael Oher himself is not among the readers, Sports Illustrated reveals in an interesting article in this week's edition.
Oher only flipped through "The Blind Side," and he doesn't plan to see the movie. He's more interested in improving on his skills as the Baltimore Ravens' starting right tackle. Oher has started every game this year in his rookie campaign and has drawn praise for his ability.
Not surprising. The book and movie (which are both excellent) show Oher's ability to move forward without dwelling on his troubled past.
Click below to read more about the book on Amazon:
The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
Comments
Saw "Blindside" over Thanksgiving. WOW! 5 stars. Our family was grateful to see this tender hearted film drill down to what folks in America need to do to help each other out. Racism is a cancer in our country. Nice to see Ms. Bulloch involved in this project, too. I also liked how she told off the thug who threatened revenge - 'prayer w/the DA, NRA membership & don't mess w/my family!' - favorite line in the whole film!
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i loved it i cried
In an interview last night, he said he saw it a couple of days ago.
the movie was very heart warming ! loved it
Saw it it was so sad i almost cried no lie.
GREAT movie, amazing life story!
I saw the movie yesterday with my friend Frank, who I just found after 20 years. We were childhood friends. It was a great movie. The unselffishness of the family is just so wonderful to see. Sandra Bullock Rocked. Go see this movie for yourself it's worth the $10. ticket
I love the moive you show see it It was the best movie ever batter then the harry potter moveis and why would you not see it . Pleass see the movie and tell what you think becaue it is about your life and i would love to leand more a bout you you did a nice job playing foot ball ystereday and because of the movie Blind side you beame ploferl I hop you see the movie.
Please! More social engineering pap from the "entertainment" branch of the Powers That Be Master Indoctrination Plan. The movies' message seems to be that (well off) and extra guilty white families should adopt their very own big teddy bear of a poor ill-raised black man. They're so cute and cuddly and oh-so abused, poor dears. Yes extra guilty white folks, REDEEM yo'selves, Hallelujah!! I've already ordered some for my nieces and nephews this Christmas.
You hit the nail right on the head.
Bullfeathers. This wasn't some random, one time, one afternoon 'we get to feel good' act of kindness to feel good yourself. This was a huge commitment to another human being and that comes from the heart. What produced more, the love given by this family or your type of cynicism? One changed a child's life, the other, absolutely nothing.
that movie was great im doin a report on michael n skool
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