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Ytowngirlinfla

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Nov 21, 2009 10:33 AM
Great heart touching movie. Great story. Oher only played one season of high school football, it's amazing how some structure can really change peoples lives.
Nov 21, 2009 10:33am
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jordo212000

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Nov 21, 2009 11:40 AM
Read the book. Liked it alot. The movie looks a little cheesy in comparison to the book, but I'm sure I'll see the movie at some point
Nov 21, 2009 11:40am
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bigdaddy2003

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Nov 21, 2009 11:45 AM
Is this about a Ravens player or is that just how they are making it in the movie?
Nov 21, 2009 11:45am
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FanOfCats

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Nov 21, 2009 11:47 AM
bigdaddy2003 wrote: Is this about a Ravens player or is that just how they are making it in the movie?
Yes, he now plays for the Ravens
Nov 21, 2009 11:47am
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Nov 21, 2009 11:51 AM
I also read the book and I hope the movie doesn't suck. Movies never live up to the books.
Nov 21, 2009 11:51am
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Nov 21, 2009 11:56 AM
I have read the book and hold it in high regard. I will see the movie at some point but the rumblings from a lot of people who liked the book as much I do are not good. I think people who have never read the book or heard the story will enjoy the movie more than those who haven't
Nov 21, 2009 11:56am
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Nov 21, 2009 12:11 PM
I'm a little leery about seeing this movie. I remember watching ESPN's story (I believe on Outside The Lines) about Michael Oher going into the draft last season, and I'm not really sure this movie will be anything different.
Nov 21, 2009 12:11pm
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mexappeal12

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Nov 21, 2009 12:19 PM
One of my friends said it is a must see, but I dont think he read the book. Either way, I want to see it.
Nov 21, 2009 12:19pm
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Nov 21, 2009 6:15 PM
I wan't to see it. After I read the book.
Nov 21, 2009 6:15pm
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v_falcons

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Nov 21, 2009 10:29 PM
I'll be seeing this tomm! can't wait! though I heard Tim Mcgraw's character sucked..
Nov 21, 2009 10:29pm
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Nov 21, 2009 10:30 PM
I'm seeing it tomorrow....
Nov 21, 2009 10:30pm
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Nov 21, 2009 10:30 PM
Saw it last night. really good movie. Very sincere, adapted well from the book. Also thought sandra bullock looked hotter than usual. Played a great southern woman
Nov 21, 2009 10:30pm
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Nov 21, 2009 11:26 PM
I keep hearing Sandra Bullock for oscar, (in my best Family Guy impression)...COME ONNNNN, COME ONNNNNNN
Nov 21, 2009 11:26pm
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RiverRat13

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Nov 22, 2009 12:43 AM
I read the book and saw the movie tonight. The movie holds up very well. It's such a good story that there didn't need to be too many liberties taken and I'm thankful the producers didn't. Excellent movie.

Glad Disney did not do the movie. I'm sure if it had that Oher would have ended up quarterbacking a 98-yard drive after telling the coach to go home to win the state championship.

And Sandra Bullock was hot.
Nov 22, 2009 12:43am
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LocoEngineer66

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Nov 22, 2009 1:28 AM
bigdaddy2003 wrote: Is this about a Ravens player or is that just how they are making it in the movie?
Yes he is rookie first round draft pick for the Ravens and their starting right tackle.
Nov 22, 2009 1:28am
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Nov 22, 2009 8:45 AM
going to see the movie this week and going to download the audiobook from audible.
Nov 22, 2009 8:45am
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sonofsam

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Nov 22, 2009 9:19 AM
I am also looking forward to seeing this movie... Sounds like some great reviews so far.
Nov 22, 2009 9:19am
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v_falcons

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Nov 22, 2009 11:49 PM
wow, this movie was GREAT IMO.. It is a 2 hour movie, and not once did I think to myself, "when is this going to end!" Sandra Bullock was terrific! I really loved the younger boy, what other movies is he in? I thought he was quite hilarious!
Nov 22, 2009 11:49pm
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Dec 23, 2009 9:10 AM
Didn't get to see this movie....Going tonight @ Easton.
Dec 23, 2009 9:10am
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thedynasty1998

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Dec 23, 2009 9:59 AM
I thought it was good, but very corny.
Dec 23, 2009 9:59am
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wkfan

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Dec 23, 2009 11:09 AM
I really enjoyed this movie.....

While movies are never as good as the book....I haven't read the book this time!

Great movie....and who can complain about 2+ hours of Sandra Bullock!!
Dec 23, 2009 11:09am
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Upper90

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Dec 23, 2009 11:12 AM
I strongly, strongly disliked it. For a few reasons.....though the entire story doesn't sit well with me, I did have an interest to check out the film, just to see how it was portrayed. I wasn't a fan, however, I could see how many people would enjoy such a story.
Dec 23, 2009 11:12am
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v_falcons

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Dec 23, 2009 11:14 AM
did you not feel the 'true story' was portrayed right?
Dec 23, 2009 11:14am
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Upper90

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Dec 23, 2009 11:19 AM
Well, probably, I can't speak to it 100% of course....but, for me, it's the story in general that really makes me uncomfortable. I knew most of the details of the true story going into the film, but I simply wanted to see if the movie would perhaps sway my opinion of the story (which, to be honest, were really unfair expectations...), and it didn't.
Dec 23, 2009 11:19am
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Dec 23, 2009 11:45 AM
I saw it Monday night and my wife and I both really liked it.
Dec 23, 2009 11:45am