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B’s Review (No. 1)

Now that the Oscars are long over and Sandra Bullock won "Best Actress," it seems like The Blindside is old news. But for those of you who haven’t seen this movie, there’s something to be said about all the hullabaloo.

I just saw this film and I have to say: it was fantastic. Sandra Bullock did an amazing performance as did all the other actors and actresses in the cast. Even though it was a drama and there were some nail-biting parts, there were parts that got me to laugh. All of the characters were well developed, the dialogue was well-written, and–so what it if was predictable–the story was well-told. It’s the tale of a boy who was given a chance–two actually–by a few people who believed in him. Take away whatever you will about humanity and courage, but this movie gives everything to the viewers. Most importantly, it talks about family.

So if you’re bored on a Saturday night with nowhere to go and nothing to do, I recommend renting The Blindside because you won’t regret any minute of it.