The Blind Side (2009)

An intriguing drama, directed by John Lee Hancock and adapted from the 2006 book by Michael Lewis. It tells the true story of American footballer Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron), who came from a poor background and a drug-addicted mother and was taken in by a wealthy Republican family. 

Sandra Bullock plays Leigh Anne, Oher’s new “mother”, and delivers one of her strongest performances in a complex role. 

Only one criticism: I misheard some of the intro and it sent me down the wrong path. I spent the whole film expecting Oher to fatally injure another player, which wasn’t where it was heading at all. That’s my fault, but I do think the opening moments could have been clearer.