bigdaddy2003 wrote: Is this about a Ravens player or is that just how they are making it in the movie?

...asks the guy with the Baltimore Ravens logo as his avatar...?

Great movie.

Upper90 wrote: 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.

what made you uncomfortable about the story? I'm kind of curious

RiverRat13 wrote: I read the book and saw the movie tonight.

Ya... I saw the book and read the movie... no opinion.

In my mind, a movie with two hours of Sandra Bullock trumps any shortcomings that the movie may have. The people I know who have seen it are all pretty excited about it and recommended it to us highly. Just out of curiosity, what are the issues that make the film a negative experience for some who have posted about this??

great movie, would like o read the book sometime, Sandra Bullock is hot, the kids are great too.

Watched it today. Loved it.

I am also curious as to what the negative responses are based upon. If anybody would like to share, it would be appreciated.

My wife and I saw it this past weekend and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus I also found Sandra Bullock an absolute pleasure to look at which normally I can take her with a grain of salt. On a side note, I lived two years in the Memphis area years ago. I agree Ms Bullock pulled off a southern woman very well and I could see where an Oscar nomination might be considered.

BuckeyeBlue wrote: 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.

I believe it was college gameday, and believe me, it is different.

When you get done watching this movie, think back on how easily things could have been different for this young man, the what ifs, like, what if this happened or what if that happened, this story could have been very different, and very bad. (I don't want to give anything away).

I really don't see what people say are weird about it. I would especially like to hear Upper's opinion on what he didn't like about the story.

Upper90 wrote: 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.

Just trying to see if I follow...

So, essentially what you're saying is that something about Michael Oher's true-life story strikes a chord with you that makes you feel uncomfortable? Your opinion of the film then isn't based on artistic merit or entertainment value, but rather the fact that something that has happened to this man doesn't sit well with you?

Not criticizing or poking fun, just legitimately trying to understand to see if I'm reading correctly between the lines.

I haven't seen the film yet, personally, but plan on doing so sometime in the near future.

Really enjoyed the movie. I remember reading a feature story in Readers Digest a few years back about this same kid. What a wonderful situation he fell into.

Mr. 300 wrote: I remember reading a feature story in Readers Digest

What are you........80?

Crew Love wrote:

Upper90 wrote: 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.

Just trying to see if I follow...

So, essentially what you're saying is that something about Michael Oher's true-life story strikes a chord with you that makes you feel uncomfortable? Your opinion of the film then isn't based on artistic merit or entertainment value, but rather the fact that something that has happened to this man doesn't sit well with you?

Not criticizing or poking fun, just legitimately trying to understand to see if I'm reading correctly between the lines.

I haven't seen the film yet, personally, but plan on doing so sometime in the near future.

Yeah, it's not the film, in and of itself, more the entire Oher story....though, for me, some of the (IMO), juvenile and played out/unrealistic ways that race relations were portrayed in the film didn't help the film's credit. However, I do understand that the film was just doing the best with the story as it was presented.

wes_mantooth wrote:

Mr. 300 wrote: I remember reading a feature story in Readers Digest

What are you........80?

Yes, and could still kick your ass!!!

I loved the movie.

One of my favorite movies of all time. A great message that all of us need to consider helping those when we see opportunities.