Movie: Blindside

[jjrye22]

I watched it this weekend, and liked it. It is a little simplistic - but I would say maybe old fashion.
Big criticism - the officials are portrayed to be idiots. Mechanics when they are in the background are not so great but can be lived with, but when they are involved in the story it is to have them be bad guys.

[HLin NC]

Atlanta Blue has a cameo role
NFHS Forum: Go see The Blind Side

[bigjohn]

I have to agree with this critic!

The Blind Side : Film Review : By Tony Macklin at tonymacklin.net

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

I have to agree with this critic!

The Blind Side : Film Review : By Tony Macklin at tonymacklin.net

I'm not impressed with the critic, and I haven't seen the film. All I know from his piece is "it's not accurate." Other than the fact that 11 siblings were omitted from the movie, what's not accurate.

Frankly, my freshman English teacher (in high school) would have expected more of this critic.

[bigjohn]

Why would you make a comment if you haven't seen the film. The critic was spot on with his analysis of the movie even though it was a great "Story" it should not be advertised as true!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

Why would you make a comment if you haven't seen the film. The critic was spot on with his analysis of the movie even though it was a great "Story" it should not be advertised as true!

I'm criticizing the critique on its form not its accuracy. He tells me the film is inaccurate. Not only does he avoid stating how this film's inaccuracy is worse than other similarly life-based films, he doesn't bother citing any actual inaccuracy other than the number of siblings the protagonist has.

Frankly, the review lacked any real substance and relied on a bunch of half-witty one liners. It's obvious he didn't like it and even his acknowledgment that audiences did comes off as a backhanded insult of the audiences.

[bigjohn]

But if you saw the movie you would know EXACTLY what he is talking about.


He did site many other inaccuracies.

In a tale of prevailing over grit and dirt, there's no grit or dirt. Although Big Mike often lives on the streets in bad weather, he is nearly immaculate. As Joe Biden might say, he's very clean.

In The Blind Side, Mike's mother is a crack cocaine addict, but a nice one. In actuality Mike was one of thirteen children, but in the movie he only has one brother. It's a telling metaphor. In the movie about 11/13's of reality is cut out.


I even said as I was watching it, "you don't drive a mercedes into that project and just walk into one of those apartments not a pretty white lady for sure, and then threaten to use your gun! Come on, Man!"

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It's obvious he didn't like it and even his acknowledgment that audiences did comes off as a backhanded insult of the audiences.

Oh but come on Snaqs, audiences only love movies...critics are in love with movies. Excuse me while I go throw up.