Last night I watched the movie "the Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock, and I have to say that it is hands down my favourite movie of the year. Having played high school football, I am more partial to this genre of film than most people, but you don't need to know anything about the sport to enjoy the movie. The concept revolves around the offensive line (specifically the left tackle) being responsible for protecting the "blind side" of the quarterback, and Sandra Bullock guiding a disadvantaged youth through this life. The plot focuses more on the kid's life than on the game of football, as there is very little of the sport in the first half of the movie.
While I certainly identified with the football experience in the movie, my own life experience was far different from the protagonist. I also played offensive line, which is a position unique in sport for how your sole responsibility is to protect your teammates and make sure they don't get hit. It is also a thankless position, as most people watching a football game can't tell when the O-Line does its job, but everyone can see when they don't.
But I digress. If you are looking to a rent a feel good film with some sports action, I strongly recommend The Blind Side.
I'll wait 'til it's available on a free download site,then take a look at it.
ReplyDeleteIt's my way of protesting the decadence of Hollywood.
Or, it could be that I'm just too goddamned cheap to spend the seven bucks on a rental.
Only God knows the truth.
DMorris
watched it on a plane last night. Great movie. I have seen avatar and frankly it was terrible compared to this.
ReplyDeleteIt's now on my list of pirated $2 vids to pick up from one of the Chinese malls in Toronto :}
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