I think it's possible to recognize that something (say, a trailer) has been created to manipulate your feelings and force you to cry, and to still cry anyway. This is what watching the trailer for The Blind Side was all about for me. The movie is based on a book by Michael Lewis which, as I recall from reading it a while ago, focuses a great deal on technical football analysis. Still, Lewis also weaves in the story of the remarkable left tackle Michael Oher, who was a homeless kid in Memphis until he was taken in by a wealthy white family. Soon after, his size and impressive abilities on the football field brought him attention — and recruitment battles — from college coaches. The movie centers on Oher's (played by Quinton Aaron) story, with Sandra Bullock in the role of the mother who takes him in.
I love watching Sandra Bullock and still, I was so engrossed in this trailer that I'd forgotten who she was by the end of it. It may turn out to be a predictable, sentimental film but I'm going to watch it nonetheless. What do you think?
The Blind Side opens Nov. 20. To check out the trailer, read more.
Fiorelli
The Blind Side is a wonderful read; from the trailer, it looks as though it translates well to film. Looking forward to seeing this one.
1You hit it right on the head. I want to watch this.
2I'm reading The Blind Side right now and the trailer makes me want to see the movie on opening day.
3That looks like something I definitely want to see! Can't wait to see more.
4You're right...my eyes welled up a little from watching this...I look forward to seeing it in the theater.
5oh gosh I'm so gunna cry at this movie. looks like a great feel good movie we haven't seen this kind in a while!
6This movie looks good and from the trailer alone Sandra Bullock's acting looks impressive.
7I Can´t wait!!
8Yah, I was very close to crying in the preview. This looks really good.
9My kind of movie.
awwww!! I can't wait to see this.
10I thought this was going to be cheesy, but I'm wiping away tears!!! *sniff*
11Owww. Have to see it, Looks great.
12My good friend Quinton is gonna kill in this movie. Caint wait for the screening
13I went to the movies today 8/24/09 to see "Shorts" with my four year old niece and the preview for, "The Blind Side" came on and I was crying by the end of the preview and was hoping that my neice didn't see me crying because I didn't want to have to explain myself. I can't wait for this to come out! I so agree with your comments.
14I just saw it. Overall, it is a really beautiful, funny, well made movie. I highly recommend it.
15this is an amaizing movie! you must watch it every one i know who has seen it absolutely loves it!! soo worth the money
16I saw The Blind Side this afternoon with a couple of friends. We laughed AND cried through the whole picture. Sandra Bullock is TERRIFIC. It is a good film, one both men AND women can enjoy!
17this is a great movie!
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