THE BLIND SIDE – Meryl Streep’s performance in the movie ‘Julie/Julia’ is one of the biggest dramedy moments of the Hollywood cinema. It was brilliant, affecting, flawless, compelling and powerful. I cannot think of any other performance of that genre (even from Ms Streep herself) that can top it. Apparently, Sandra Bullock’s acting in ‘The Blind Side’ is way better. I must admit, I wasn’t a happy bunny when the Academy chose Sandra over Meryl for the 2009 Oscars Awards. I felt that the great Steep was robbed.
Because of this anger/annoyance/curiosity, I decided to watch ‘The Blind Side’ 2 years later (hahaha yes, 2 years!). At first, my impression of the film was somewhat analogous to ‘The Green Mile’. More than the story, I was after Sandra’s acting. But after seeing it, I thought it was one of the best films released that year (2009) and of the decade as a whole.
The story is very inspirational. It is feel-good movie that will indubitably touch your heart. The screenplay is so great and you will absolutely love all the characters in it. In terms of its technical aspecy, it was average. I think the strongest asset of this film is the story itself. As for the performances, every single actor present gave their very bests and it made the whole ensemble stupendously good. Sandra Bullock is splendid. I still think Meryl was better but I cannot deny the fact that Sandra was ‘uh-mazing’ in portraying her role. She gave an effortless performance. She proved that you don’t need to shed a lot of tears and scream until your nerves explode to win an award. Her natural, simplified and sophisticated approach to the character made her depiction astonishing.
Would I recommend this film? Definitely. It’s a movie not to miss. I recommend it to anyone. This is a film that fits every demographics and if you do not feel anything (special and inspiring) about the story, you have no right to call yourself human for goodness sake. It is a soft reminder that in a world filled with crimes, aggression and misunderstandings, there are few people living who are always ready to give a helping hand. There are few people left who are willing to open their hearts and reach out to those in need. This is a film filled with hope, positivity and realization on how God truly loves us and how he takes care of us through other people.
8.5/10
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