The film is written and directed by John Lee Hancock, who has been around for a while but hasn't got too many credits to his name. He is however responsible for writing one of my favourite films of all time 'A Perfect World' which was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Kevin Costner. I found that film until it's final moments to be a subtle character study, which hit hard with some emotional truths about the welfare system in the USA.
'The Blind Side' however lacks all of the subtlety that 'A Perfect World' had and due to this I never fully went along for the ride. It is based upon the true story of Michael Oher and Leigh Ann Tuohy and how he went to become an NFL draftee due to her guidance and support. An amazing story truth be told, that is found wanting in this film and really is more movie of the week fare.
So I come now to Sandra Bullocks performance of which she won the Best Actress Oscar. Now her performance is restrained when it comes to letting off the tears but it does play to Bullocks strengths which has always been her quick tongue. The film belongs to Bullock but to me it is not enough to rate this as Best Actress performance.
Gabourey Sidibe in 'Precious' allowed me into a world I had never seen before and did it with such openness, I thought she might just overcome the behemoth that the Bullock Blind Side had become. This however does not surprise me considering for my money the best actor performance of the year wasn't even nominated, Sam Rockwell in 'Moon' a film that I have seen four times already now and can't wait too watch it again due in large part to Rockwell's blistering, emotionally charged performance.
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