The movie stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. Sean started paying for Oher's school meals, and then offered him a place to stay for one or two days at a time. "[24], According to Michael Rechtshaffen of The Hollywood Reporter, Bullock's character is an "irrepressible hoot in writer-director John Lee Hancock's otherwise thoroughly conventional take on Michael Lewis' fact-based book." [8] But after a visit with the real Leigh Anne Tuohy, Bullock not only won the role, but also took a pay cut and agreed to receive a percentage of the profits instead. It seems like they helped me to get to this point. -Graham S. Below you will find the important quotes in, Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. In reality, by the time Oher and the Tuohys connected, he was already running track and playing basketball the sport he originally thought he'd go pro at as well as football. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Collins replies that they cannot just throw Michael out. The film was inspired by the real-life story of football player Michael Oher, played by Aaron, who was adopted by his high school football coach's family. Michael beat Antonio around the face and threw him across the room as, around the room, huge football players took cover beneath small desks. [40] However, while the score soundtrack by Carter Burwell was released on CD, none of the featured songs were included. 4/5. By CBSNews.com producer David Morgan. InFishbowl California, Aaron played a lovable bodega clerk who befriends the leading lady. . After thinking things over and questioning Leigh Anne, Michael tells Granger he chose Ole Miss because "it's where my family goes to school." creative supervisor: FuriousFX Dion March . While Oher's coach from high school, Hugh Freeze, has an uncredited cameo as a coach watching some game film, the role of the high school coach is named Coach Cotton in the film. Shortly afterThe Blind Side, Aaron nabbed a couple of appearances on big TV shows. Joyce Thompson, the actual person who interviewed Oher in real life says that's not at all how it went down. Although it only earned a 40% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, it had its defenders;Huffington Postraved about it, calling it "a truly excellent film. To the credit of the "Blind Side" creative team, the 2009 film does shine a spotlight on the Tuohys' efforts to provide Oher with more clothes, food, and shelter. Also during that year, Aaron appeared in the family filmDancer and the Dame, a drama about a down-on-his-luck detective named Dancer who gets matched up with an extremely special canine partner. On the football field the players became honorary white people, but off it they were still black, and unnatural combatants in Mississippi's white internecine war. Mike's performance on the field, once he remembers to use his protective instincts, is exemplary. Cookies help us deliver our Services. It was available exclusively for rental from Blockbuster for 28 days.[41]. Later, Michael is befriended by a younger student named Sean Tuohy, Jr./"SJ". Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a rating of 66%, based on 205 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. "I started to create that path [toward success] because I didn't have the small things to worry about and it all came from help," Oher said in 2021. When she sees Michael, a large Black man, walking on the side of the road one night, she stops and talks to him instead of rolling up her windows. So, to that trailblazer, who allowed me to have that . [35] In an attempt to revitalize interest surrounding the awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had upped the number of Best Picture nominees from a mandatory number of five to ten in time for the 82nd Academy Awards, the year The Blind Side was nominated. He befriends the Tuohy family, who eventually adopt him as their own son. Do you understand me? Editors' pickBest Nonfiction. -- barely above zero -- also means he has no chance to try out for sports. "We needed an actor who would have a real screen presence opposite the whirlwind that is Leigh Anne," said producer Broderick Johnson. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. When the Ole Miss defense gathered in a single room, the only white people were coaches. David Furones, . Despite this, The Blind Side sticks out as particularly egregious due to its heavy-handedundertone that Black people are destined for lives of crime unless they meet white people. The blu-ray was reissued as part of the Best of Warner Bros. 50 Film Collection (Warner Bros. 90th Anniversary Limited Edition) in 2013. Newcomer Quinton Aaron portrays the oversized teenager transformed from a homeless street kid to a star athlete through the kindness and charity of a dynamic woman (Bullock--Gravity) who offers him. . Leigh Anne wasn't even there, but parents are always allowed. Pass rusher for the Raiders in the 1970s. "Tykeem's film might be inspiring," Wallace wrote, "but it's also a bit naive.". MICHAEL What about Mr. Tuohy and Collins? Let me tell you something, son, he concluded (in translation). According to his official website, Aaron formed the Quinton Aaron foundation on August 15, 2012, hoping to offer a resource for children to learn about stopping bullying and curbing childhood obesity. Never one to limit himself professionally,Aaron also secured a role in the TV seriesGods of Medicine. Who had put the little white boy there? When he realizes he accidentally injured a young child in the vicinity, he flees the scene. (2012). Squeezing the first 18 years of a person's life into a two-hour, biographical movie is pretty difficult. He began to throw elbows. "[30][32] Despite his displeasure with his portrayal in the movie Oher has stated that he likes the film's message of perseverance and the general treatment of the Tuohy family and has been quoted as saying, "It's a great story. Sleeping outside. White saviors in film are nothing new, andthey've evenbeen parodied byMAD TV. When Michael gets his grades high enough, he decides to attend the University of Mississippi (known colloquially as "Ole Miss"). [20], Sandra Bullock's performance on The Blind Side received wide praise. Aaron briefly appears as Silas, a gun-wielding card player that shoots another character. I stopped it, he said. (Not to mentionsports video games you'll probably enjoy even if you don't like sports.) Overall, he opined that the film provided "a Photoshopped [sic] image of reality that is bland, parochial, and stereotypically acted," and concluded: "There is a rich, complex story to be told about Michael Oher, and his mentor, Leigh Anne Tuohy. There, he participates in the Quarterbacks of Life Program, which aims to show people as role models for overcoming the odds and achieving their dreams despite the setbacks they've faced. It all depends on who you are, where you come from. The president in turn had phoned Simpson and told him that if he felt right with it, he could admit the boy. Aaron also played Tommy, a character recurring in a two-episode arc of CW prime time soapOne Tree Hill in 2011. Last edited on 31 December 2022, at 08:03, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, DallasFort Worth Film Critics Association, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, Washington D.C. 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Home Entertainment And Netflix Announce New Agreements Covering Availability Of Dvds, Blu-Ray And Streaming Content, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Blind_Side_(film)&oldid=1130654801, This page was last edited on 31 December 2022, at 08:03. I'm in a prayer group with the DA, I'm a member of the NRAand I'm always packing.". InBad Company, his character joined a group of rookie cadets at boot camp who set out to earn a job in the service, but wind up tackling a much bigger conspiracy than they ever could have bargained for. Director David Manzi Writer David Manzi See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Awards 3 wins Photos Add photo More like this 7.6 The Blind Side Watch options 6.1 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. 5.0 out of 5 stars. It was the highest-grossing opening weekend of Sandra Bullock's career. You worry about your life and Ill worry about mine, shed said. Lily Collins (with Bullock at the New York premiere of "The Blind Side," Nov. 17, 2009), was born in England and had already begun an acting career as a toddler before moving at age six to the U.S., where she studied at the Youth Academy for Dramatic Arts. [10] In its opening weekend, the movie already earned more than its $29 million production budget. From the snap of the ball to the snap of the first bone is closer to four seconds than five. The generosity of the Tuohys is questioned in some quarters; both well-meaning friends and racist relatives and neighbors wonder aloud about their opening their home and lives to a child from the projects. Were reminded of Michaels continued outsider status when, toward the end of the book, he flees from the scene of a fight with a teammate and refuses to answer calls or texts from his family. Aaron played the main character, Byron, who struggles to leave his life of crime in the past. The film starred Nicolas Cage in the lead role, as well as Aaron's formerOne Tree Hillco-star Chad Michael Murray and Nicky Whelan and Jordin Sparks. [ laughs] I know, really close families.". Michael comes from an impoverished area, and the Tuohys live in a very nice, wealthy part of town. While little-known actors can gain a lot of exposure quickly, they can also be pigeonholed into playing one type of character. About the hundredth time someone asked her how she handled his sexual urges, Leigh Anne snapped. Defensive end for the Briarcrest football team. It stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. Since 2009, Quinton Aaron certainly hasn't been receiving nearly the same level of media attention that he did in hisBlind Sidedays but he's actually been up to a heck of a lot. In October 2014,The Wrapreported that Aaron was going to star in and executive produce a film calledHalfway, about a man released from prison into a Wisconsin farming town. Video of his plays begins to make the rounds, and college coaches beat a path to their door. Directors John Lee Hancock Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron Genres Drama, Sports . Lewis begins by describing how in the late seventies and early eighties, there was a major change in the way football was played at the highest levels. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. And, after a long round of fulsome apologies and ten hours of community service, Michael was restored to his former status of model citizenand the incident never even hit the campus newspaper. I don't think theres a white coach with a black kid on his team, or a black coach with a white kid, who could have any racism in him, he said. LEIGH ANNE Tony is your quarterback. The Blind Side was produced by Alcon Entertainment and released by Warner Bros. In all, Michael adjusts to his new community, partly with the help of the generous Tuohy family, and partly because of his own innate kindness and talent as a football player. Whatever Happened To The Actor From The Blind Side? [13] The film hit $200 million domestically on January 1, 2010, marking the first time a movie marketed with a sole actress' name above the title (Bullock's) has crossed the $200 million mark. Left Behindmight not have done well with the critics, but Aaron toldThe Blazethat he stood by the story. Michael Oherbarely speaks at all throughout the course of the movie, so the White People assume he is simple and kind and pure. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Thanks to the persistence of a father figure, Big Tony, Michael becomes one of the only black students at Briarcrest Christian Academy. With him are the Tuohy Family (Collins, Sean, Leigh Anne and Sean Jr.), as well as his brother Marcus and his tutor, Sue Mitchell. They had no food or clothing, except what they could scrounge from churches and the street. Michael at first appears lost amidst the Tuohys' generosity: he is unsure about joining their meals. Impressed by Mike's size and athleticism, Cotton gets him admitted despite his poor academic record. In "The Blind Side," Oher meets the Tuohys shortly after getting into Wingate, through a friendship with their young son S.J. Trending. Chapter 3 Quotes. Leigh Anne points straight-ahead and says, "home". Sandra Bullock played. The tragedy of The Blind Side is that Michael Oher is trying to adapt to a culture that was once overtly racist and remains racially prejudiced even in the 21st century (during Michaels time at the University of Mississippi, for example, there are still fraternities that refuse to admit black students). Next, he joined Vivica A. She interviewed Oher as part of a program that identified top prospects and monitored their recruitment. [24][29], Michael Oher has also voiced his displeasure with the movie and takes particular exception to its portrayal of his intelligence. Perhaps the defining football moment of . (including. The next morning, Leigh Anne notices that Michael has left. The movie (based on a book by Michael Lewis) tells the story of Michael Oher, a black NFL lineman who was adopted by a white Southern family when he was a homeless teenager. Tight end for the Washington Redskins in the 1980s. On February 16, 2010, Redbox settled the lawsuit[43] and agreed to a 28-day window past the street date. The way the content is organized, LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in, Compare and contrast themes from other texts to this theme, The ThemeTracker below shows where, and to what degree, the theme of Racism and Outsiderness appears in each chapter of. Aaron is also an ambassador for Beating the Odds, a non-profit organization that helps kids overcome tough circumstances to achieve success in life. "I've seen that look many times," says her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw). If you die trying for something important, then you have both honor and courage, and that's pretty good. The film premiered on November 17 in New York City and New Orleans, and opened in theaters in the rest of the United States and in Canada on November 20. I am not a fan of American football, but the film attracted me to sports. Sign up for notifications from Insider! One night, Leigh Anne notices Michael walking alone on the road, shivering in the cold without adequate clothing. Struggling with distance learning? Above all, Oher pointed out that, unlike in the movie, he was already playing and studying football (and multiple other sports) when he met and moved in with the Tuohys. After encountering Michael on the road late at night with nowhere to go, Leigh Anne invites him to stay in her home, an invitation accepted by the rest of her family, who are used to Leigh Anne's forcefulness. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. When she learns that he plans to spend the night huddled outside the closed school gym, Leigh Anne offers to let him sleep on the couch in the Tuohy home. Sandra Bullock poses with the award for best actress in a motion picture drama for "The Blind Side," backstage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sandra Bullock poses backstage with the Screen Actors Guild award for Best Leading Actress for her work in "The Blind Side," Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. He also says that even though he and his siblings feared social workers because they didn't want to be separated, he now appreciates that his case worker did their best to not let him slip through the cracks. Tony liked Big Mike, but he also could see that Big Mike was heading at warp speed toward a bad end. Newcomer Quinton Aaron portrays the oversized teenager transformed from a homeless street kid to a star athlete through the kindness and charity of a dynamic woman (Bullock--Gravity) who offers him. "[26], Jeffrey Montez de Oca of the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs writes that in The Blind Side's portrayal of adoption, "charity operates as a signifying act of whiteness that obscures the social relations of domination that not only make charity possible but also creates an urban underclass in need of charity. More broadly, he escapes the institutional racism that keeps the inner-city squalid and dangerous. When it is apparent the coach is unable to instruct Michael how to use his protective instincts on the field, Leigh Anne steps in (as is her wont) and demonstrates how the other members of the team are stand-ins for his family. After they make the U-turn to pick up Michael, Sean asks, "Where to?" LitCharts Teacher Editions. Adam Lacey. [14] The Blind Side has also become the highest grossing football movie and sports drama of all time domestically[15][16] unadjusted for ticket inflation. After that, he continued his busy streak with roles inWorthless, Fishbowl California, andBad Company. Head coach for the University of Tennessee. The film also received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture. He appeared in the episodes "Holding Out for a Hero" and "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get," asa student athleteand a mentee to Nathan. [6], Academy Award winner Julia Roberts was originally offered Bullock's role, but turned it down. Aaron played T.I., atrusting guy who ends up getting played by the leading lady. ", Aaron explained thatHalfwayrepresented an important turning point in his career. Unfortunately, critics like Marlon Wallace ofDelmarva Lifethought the film fell short of its potential. You dont need one every year.) Now she was moving on to what she interpreted as his cultural deficiencies. Racism in TheBlind Side manifests itself in ways both subtle(Michaelis a Magical Negro) and overt(white characters, and the movie itself,are interminably condescending towards Michael.) When hed charged Antonio, the boy somehow had been hit and thrown up against the wall. Football drama fictionalizes events surrounding the true story of All-American offensive tackle Michael Oher. What if he wanted to play lacrosse? In specific, Oher said that it was the stability that the Tuohys provided for him that allowed him to thrive and grow into the person he's become. And, of course, to Oher's athletic abilities, football instincts, and determined personality, which were real. If you'd like to learn more about subtly racist movies or movies with subliminal racism, click here. She didnt want to go to Florida State, and the truth was he didnt really feel like doing his schoolwork or making his grades. Our, "Sooo much more helpful thanSparkNotes. Michael Oher has one main issue with the Hollywoodized version of his life. As a journalist she has written columns for Elle (U.K.), Seventeen, Teen Vogue and the Los Angeles Times Magazine, and covered the 2008 U.S. Presidential campaign for Nickelodeon. With the support of the Tuohy family, Oher went on to become an All-American football player and made the first-round NFL draft pick. A gang leader welcomes him back, offers him a beer, and makes sexually offensive insinuations about Leigh Anne and Collins. Family, school and sports photographs of the real Michael Oher and of the real Tuohy family are shown during the initial credits. Why did she assume anNFL career was the only viable path for a giant Black man? Tony Henderson / Big Tony. Legendary quarterback for the Washington Redskins, whose, Legendary offensive player for the New York Giants in the 1980s, whose sack essentially ended the career of. The late Alan Thicke stars as Patrick Spencer, a wealthy and pretentious self-help guru; Aaron plays Brian "Giant Man" Calhoun, a heroin addict recruited by a gang of criminals to kidnap Spencer's daughter and hold her for ransom. The mother of Michael Oher, Denise is largely a peripheral presence in The Blind Side, and in Michael Oher's own life. This is the true story of Michael Oher, and what he thinks of the movie about his early life. I, in particular, failed to thank one. Aaron plays Tommy, a member of the camera crew. 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