Silliman’s Sports Movie DVD Review: The Blind Side

October 30, 2010   ·   Stan Silliman   ·   Jump to comments

With intentions to review several sports DVDs for Bleacher Report, this is my first.
Yes, the DVD's been out a while. Yes, my review was based on my theater visit, but if you happen to be one the dozen people who haven't seen it, you might benefit.
 
Blindsided by The Blind Side
You know the story of The Blind Side—wealthy benevolent white family takes in homeless black giant who turns into star football player. If I had a dime for every time this happened.
But, in this case, a best-selling 2006 book was made about Michael Oher’s life. The book led to a must-see movie which means, of course, everyone MUST see it, even crotchety old sports humor columnists.
I go to the theatre on a mission—no blubbering. I have a reputation to uphold.
I’m like that pen-wielding crossword puzzle player who defiantly says, “No pencils.” Therefore I will drop my crutch and walk into the theatre sans hankie. Yeah, I said no hankie.&...

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