"Who would've thought we'd have a black son before we met a Democrat?"

The Blind Side (2009)
Directed by John Lee Hancock, rated PG-13, 129 minutes

The Blind Side is an inspiring but saccharine drama, based on a true story, about a young, homeless football player, who is taken in by caring upper-class family. Sandra Bullock does her best with some lame dialogue, but the supporting cast ranges from weak to annoying. The film has a hard time mixing comedy with drama, making nearly every dramatic moment feel like a TV movie, and the third act lacks any believable or interesting conflict, which explains why the story fizzles out. All of the best moments in The Blind Side come from the inspiring true story, it's just a shame the film couldn't live up it. You'll like it if: You like inspiring films, family dramas, Sandra Bullock, Remember the Titans, Forrest Gump or Dead Poets Society.