So I’d read all about The Blind Side in, yes, WORLD magazine. But to be honest, I wasn’t convinced.
I’ve got five sons and the youngest two are 14 and 17. They’ve probably seen enough ‘Hallmark movies’ and saccharin-sweet-sentimental flicks in their young lives to immunize them against ever seeing another. (Until they have little ones of their own 
of course!)
And to be quite honest, I wasn’t feelin’ it for another one of those, either. I have so appreciated finding those little gems along the way as we’ve been raising our sons. Squeaky-clean feel-good movies that stress character, biblical values and good guys who win. But, how many happy-ending-sports films can one take? As in, how much chocolate can a person eat?! And I love chocolate. Perhaps I sound cynical, but I think it’s just that I’m sort of bored with that genre’. Just tellin’ it like it is. I did not run to the theatre on opening day.
I figured we could rent it when it came out. I was torn because I wanted to be supportive of folks wanting to do a good thing, but after all, theatre tickets are pricey so we’re selective about what we see out as a family. We were kind of wanting to see a festive, holiday film.
THEN…I happened to read a review by some columnist on CNN online and his experience of seeing The Blind Side. Hmm. Surprising. The same day hubby saw that it hit #1 at the box office. That got our attention and convinced us to go. We grabbed some dinner (with coupons) with our boys and hit the matinee to save some more money.
It’s difficult to sum up. Not boring. Not entirely predictable. Not sugar sweet. Peppery and exciting. Very well cast. Great fodder for family conversation. Yes, tear-jerker for hubby and I. I wanna go again!
That crazy movie was heavily on my mind for days after we saw it. It moved me. I journaled about it. It angered me, blessed me, cheered me and made me cry. That’s not bad for $7.75.
December 13th, 2009 at 7:22 am
I was waiting for this movie to come to our little town! We have two girls, 9 and 11. Do you think it’s appropriate for them? I’ve heard it is, but…. you just never know. What do you think?
December 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Hi Gwen,
Thanks for stopping by! Have a Merry Christmas!
I would strongly encourage all parents to go to http://www.PluggedIn.com a movie review service provided by Focus On The Family Ministries and also http://www.ScreenIt.com another very detailed movie screening service. Personally I wouldn’t feel comfortable taking children so young to this particular movie. It’s a drama with some adult content that could be troubling to youngsters. I always say there’s a big difference between fairytale drama and real-life drama as it’s portrayed on the big screen. It’s one thing to have the guys in Toy Story shooting things and falling down – it’s an entirely different matter when real characters play out real-life violence, even if it’s billed a ‘family movie’. Get what I mean? I would recommend you and hubby have a date night and enjoy the movie. Then you’ll be able to decide if it’s right for your whole family.
December 13th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Thanks, that\’s just what I needed to know! A romantic dinner & movie — with the kids home and tucked into bed — sounds like a plan!
December 13th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I agree!
Blessings,
Denise