The Blind Side

The Blind Side is no doubt one of my absolute favorites. It is a story about a homeless boy who has been in and out of school for years. When a wealthy family takes him in, they learn about each other and not only does his life change, but theirs does as well. This movie is full of many lessons that have touched the lives of many. First off, we learn that people will judge you when you reach out to help others. Some people are so caught up in what they think they need that they do not realize how much they have compared to others. When Leigh Ann and her husband take in Michael, her friends begin judging her for inviting him into their home. They are very judgmental and are not able to see the different that the Tuohy’s are making in his life. Leigh Ann stands up for Michael and realizes that her friends are not who she thought they were. Along with this, we are able to see how many obstacles can come with helping others. When Leigh Ann learns about Michael’s home life, she goes to where he lives and meets with his mother and even stands up to some dangerous people who are in the neighborhood. We also learn that people are a lot different than what we see on the outside. At the beginning of the film when we meet Michael, he is a very tall and built guy. Many people appear to think he is intimidating and are afraid of him. At football practice the coach is continually yelling at Michael for not being aggressive enough. Leigh Ann goes and talks to Michael on the field and he instantly improves. When she goes to the coach she says, “Michael scored in the 98% percentile in protective instincts.” This is important in understanding that you can never truly know who someone is just by the way they look or initially act. It takes time to get to know someone, and sometimes when you do get to know them, they will truly surprise you. I highly recommend watching The Blind Side. It is a great story line that the whole family will enjoy.