tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post5651767708835408797..comments2024-03-05T02:14:39.266-07:00Comments on Strange Culture: Reel People: Quinton Aaron is Michael OherRChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11340006144797496514noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-47402407084354586612010-04-26T10:55:43.680-06:002010-04-26T10:55:43.680-06:00I watched this movie twice today, all I can say is...I watched this movie twice today, all I can say is that I enjoyed it.<br /><br />Do unto others as you would have done towards you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-75017003230190668232010-04-07T22:19:41.038-06:002010-04-07T22:19:41.038-06:00Great book, especially the trouble the author take...Great book, especially the trouble the author takes to be sure even a non-football-fan can "get" what was so phenomenal about LT and Michael Oher -- how the whole thing is just like evolution. The movie does less of that due to time limitations, but it's still excellent and powerful. And funny, in spots. Excellent acting, except for the actual cameo coaches who were sometimes OK and sometimes wooden :-)Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-85847310968875923872010-03-19T01:54:13.956-06:002010-03-19T01:54:13.956-06:00I really enjoyed this movie, even with certain rea...I really enjoyed this movie, even with certain real parts condensed or Hollywoodized. Overall it was very uplifting and enjoyable. How unfortunate that even with something as basically good as this was, others are too angry, opinionated and heartless to enjoy it. Perhaps there is nothing uplifting in their own lives, but it's never too late. Try smiling once a day, without hate or judgment. If you have nothing to be thankful for, then finding something should be your goal in life. Posting pointless hatred over a movie you didn't like... it's kind of silly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-75161828587541583422010-02-25T16:30:51.471-07:002010-02-25T16:30:51.471-07:00Saw the movie yesterday. I'm Aussie and know n...Saw the movie yesterday. I'm Aussie and know nothing about American football but this story has universal appeal. It moved me to tears and then laughter. What a wonderful world it would be if we all could be as kind and as accepting as the Touhys. Regardless of the fact that maybe Leigh Anne's dad was a white supremist. How she has grown and in return all the people who come in contact with them and their story. Thank you America for this life affirming story in this time of so much bitterness and war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-19760658371549508112010-01-24T16:10:45.166-07:002010-01-24T16:10:45.166-07:00This is a great inspirational movie and story. It...This is a great inspirational movie and story. It is a modern answer to the old question, who is my neighbor? I believe that when societal barriers to acting with humanity are bridged, the reconciliation that results releases a divine power that combines joy, peace and love. I don't think any one religion owns this. Two other women who I know of who also act like Mrs. Twohy are Marsha, a quintessential Jewish mother who combines assertiveness with charitable concern, and, the late Mother Teresa. I hope to do a little better -- started today with a donation for Haiti.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-85256057385108913282010-01-22T02:55:07.575-07:002010-01-22T02:55:07.575-07:00A great movie and depicts that such compassion and...A great movie and depicts that such compassion and caring still exists in the modern world. Hats off to the family who helped in drafting Michael Ohers life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-46626879881274066022010-01-20T15:52:33.954-07:002010-01-20T15:52:33.954-07:00My wife and i just watched this movie last night. ...My wife and i just watched this movie last night. We literally didn't want it to end !Chaplain Robert Crutchfieldhttp://www.christ4responders.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-76806286826056897562010-01-16T21:43:58.214-07:002010-01-16T21:43:58.214-07:00To all the skeptics--have you read the interviews ...To all the skeptics--have you read the interviews with Sandra Bullock?<br />She says the Tuohys are the real deal- "I've finally met someone who practices but doesn't preach." "So I finally met people that walk the walk.It made me happy. Really happy." You can read the complete interview at gulfnews.com. <br />I bet she's not being paid to say these things. haha<br />Maybe, just maybe, she's saying them because all these folks are genuine--Michael and the Touhys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-28908153698004112962010-01-11T21:22:21.732-07:002010-01-11T21:22:21.732-07:00First off, I know nothing about sports, don't ...First off, I know nothing about sports, don't even like them. Some how I still ended up seeing this movie, usually wouldn't watch a football movie, I really enjoyed it. Second, what does race or the amount of money you have matter, obviously some have missed the point. I work on an Ambulance ful time, all of us face adversity and bad times, some worse than others, we all need each others help at some point in time. The Touhy's stepped up in a young man's life just when he needed them most, or maybe they needed him, either way, they helped each other and that is all that matters. There are people who face these same living conditions and the lack of a caring family, in every town or city irregardless of size all across our nation, as well as the rest of the world. One day we will all realize the same thing this family did, hopefully it won't be too late for our country, or the world. Jeff from a small Texas townAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-6983733532230930712010-01-10T09:25:24.636-07:002010-01-10T09:25:24.636-07:00Just saw Blindside yesterday afternoon. Thought we...Just saw Blindside yesterday afternoon. Thought we could just walk right in. Au contraire! The four of us waited at the back of a very long line, and then the theater had to create another long line next to ours for the rest of the folks who showed up after we did. We were told that, so far that day, each showing of Blindside had been sold out. Amazing! Maybe folks are enjoying a good movie that exhibits honor, principle and what it is like to walk-the-walk. All 4 of us loved it, appreciated a film without foul language, sex, smut, and antisocial behavior, and are recommending it to everyone we know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-9996817708864009512010-01-07T07:32:11.010-07:002010-01-07T07:32:11.010-07:00I just watched this wonderful film, read all the c...I just watched this wonderful film, read all the comments, whatever your views are on this family, for what ever reason they did what they did, they simply made better a life of another human being whether he was white or black. Close your eyes and imagine this; Inviting someone into your home with your two small children, who you don't really know as he isn't your own family, Do you feel uneasy? could you do it? I don't think most of us could or would. I applaud what this family did for this man giving him a chance to live and not suffer and maybe die, Like lewis said previous, if this is what selfish people do, well the world needs more of them. Think people, they gave love to this man and received love in return. God bless Michael and this his new family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-90508012878501061022010-01-04T19:59:00.219-07:002010-01-04T19:59:00.219-07:00I saw the movie yesterday and was very moved at th...I saw the movie yesterday and was very moved at the Touhy family's generosity. Their generosity was even more of an emotional gift than a financial one. Michael was a good example of a child who had not learned in school due to his basic human needs not being met at home. Michael had, however, developed many admirable characteristics in spite of his unfortunate home life. His wonderful spirit enabled the Touhy famiy to bond with him and provide for his needs on many levels. I hope this movie awakens many people to the fact that there are often many things that we all can do for the children like Michael who need extra help to overcome tragic circumstances.<br /><br />BrendaBrendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-3691730877911694912010-01-02T08:53:09.183-07:002010-01-02T08:53:09.183-07:00Imagine this: The Touhy's did everything for s...Imagine this: The Touhy's did everything for selfish gain as an anonymous writer exclaimed. They rescued a poor black kid; fed him, clothed him, sheltered him, educated him, cared for him, adopted him, added him to their will only with the hope he would make the cut on the high school football field and go on to attend their Alma Mata and kick butt there as well just to make them look good. Well hell, if everyone was just as selfish as the Touhys' the world would be a better placeā¦Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365173704182975048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-87470013157212993972009-12-31T14:01:42.674-07:002009-12-31T14:01:42.674-07:00THE MOVIE WAS GREAT. I DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS BASE...THE MOVIE WAS GREAT. I DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS BASED ON TRUE STORY. VERY TOUCHING. I'M A HUGH SANDRA BULLOCK FAN AND SHE WAS A GREAT AS EVER.RHONDA IN MACONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-89145712491313034922009-12-30T14:57:34.315-07:002009-12-30T14:57:34.315-07:00I have seen the Blinds Side movie twice. I am ve...I have seen the Blinds Side movie twice. I am very moved. Family of Sean and Leigh Ann, Collins and Sean Jr. are gifted with humanity, compassion and love. I wish the the best. Very impressive story and Michael is on his way to stardom. Exceptional people, amusing story. Truly magical outcome. I wish every one involved happy life. Leigh Ann is great, Sean Jr is charming. Big Sean is darling. Collins the most beautifull young woman. Love you all and I am praying for Michael to be safe and happy. I wish i could see the Ravens's game. Now on i am Baltimors fun.<br /> Lots of hug and kissesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-63745361812878639402009-12-28T19:39:20.999-07:002009-12-28T19:39:20.999-07:00Leigh Anne and Sean,
In a world of complete turbul...Leigh Anne and Sean,<br />In a world of complete turbulence and chaos, God Bless you. Michael, I do not know if any of you will read or know about this comment, but all of you are a testament to my faith in "there is plenty of" good in our world! You deserve all the good that you receive!<br />God Bless.<br />Karen McTyeireUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513526969038948890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-8855336455509094672009-12-28T19:23:15.238-07:002009-12-28T19:23:15.238-07:00i live in the uk, i've never heard of Michael ...i live in the uk, i've never heard of Michael Oher, i watched the movie simpley bacause i had seen it advertised, there are many out there that are delt a bad hand in life, there are those that are fortunate and don't have to worry about housing, money, ect.....we could all take a leaf out of sean and leigh anns book and do just one thing to help someone who is less fortunate than our selves, the world has become a very selfish place, and we are all guilty of turning our backs and closing our eyes to what we dont want to see..........to sean and leigh ann.....my hat goes off to you and your children......you took a chance and did something so many others would not have done..........to michael i hope that one day you reach out and show someone the same love and compassion that was given to you...you have an amazing familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-69717200048282868292009-12-27T22:12:33.598-07:002009-12-27T22:12:33.598-07:00It has been said that in the last days good shall ...It has been said that in the last days good shall be called evil and evil shall be called good.<br /><br />The Touhy's have done a good thing and yet it's being called evil by some.<br /><br />Every version of the bible words for us to be fruitful and multiply and to do good with it.<br /><br />It is a common misconception that Jesus and his family were poor but to the contrary he and his family were quite rich (from his mothers side).<br /><br />The bible even says that "though he was rich he became poor so that we through his poverty might become rich" (2nd Corinthians 8:9).<br /><br />If God had wanted us to be poor do you think he would send His Divine Love (clothed with flesh) to Save Us? To sow abundance?<br /><br />I think that the Touhy's are simply saying yes to that abundance promised and following through with action (having already been prepared with wealth and connections) to be fruitful and multiply on many levels.<br /><br />That wealth would be a curse if they had refused to help especially considering that Michael and his plight was right in their face to see up close and personal. But now they are reaping God's own abundance, His blessings because they decided to be obedient to offering Love.<br /><br />When accusing thoughts attempts to rise up in you who would accuse, it would be better to put your mental foot on it's neck and not let that thought become speech. Better to sweep them out of your being before they choke your soul.<br /><br />The worst part of the movie for me was seeing the NCAA investigator skillfully sow doubt and discord into into a persons heart and soul, but Michael rose to the occasion and finally cast it out.<br /><br />I hope that anyone having such thoughts to just cast them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-49205881022522441662009-12-26T17:08:21.012-07:002009-12-26T17:08:21.012-07:00I LOVED this movie. I can not remember the last t...I LOVED this movie. I can not remember the last time I saw a movie where I laughed out loud and cried all with in a couple of minutes. The acting was great and just an all around feel good movie.<br />As a mother I cheered for Leigh Ann she fought for "her" kid and stood up to every one for him. See this movie--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-90212204849276018002009-12-20T20:39:45.061-07:002009-12-20T20:39:45.061-07:00I saw 'Blind Side' this afternoon and was ...I saw 'Blind Side' this afternoon and was very moved. What a story! The actors did a very credible and outstanding job in their roles. Kudos to Sandra Bullock!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375023761143538431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-431716967833978152009-12-20T03:16:30.800-07:002009-12-20T03:16:30.800-07:00@Anonymous- "Pimping" a story? Really? T...@Anonymous- "Pimping" a story? Really? This family took in a boy from much different circumstances than their own and gave him a life few of us could ever dream of. I believe that regardless of any other motives you seem to believe this family had, they did an amazing, heartwarming thing that makes me believe there are still good people in the world. This young man is not perfect, and I am pretty sure neither is the family that took him in. But based on where he is today, and where he might have ended up, I'd say all in all things worked out well. It's a shame they couldn't have adopted all the children from the projects in Memphis. Though, I am sure, you would have something negative and cynical to say about that. After all, they couldn't possibly just do it because they were decent, loving, GIVING human beings.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425930339027981000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-24928473590031714652009-12-15T13:38:49.393-07:002009-12-15T13:38:49.393-07:00I've seen this movie three times already. I pl...I've seen this movie three times already. I plan to buy it when it comes out on video. I too went on-line to investigate Michael Oher and was moved to sadness to read about his struggles. I grew up in a bad area of Chicago, IL. I saw drug deals first hand. I saw gang activity and even witnessed a few murders, after the fact (seeing the dead bodies in the street).I am a mother of three children and I couldn't imagine making the choices Michael Oher's parents made that put him in that situation. Even though I grew up in a bad area I didn't become a product of that situation. Nor will I allow my children to become a product of that situation. Just like Michael I closed my eyes that's how I got out. But for far too many it takes a little more. And that's why this movie is so important. I very rarely comment on other's comments...today I will make an exception. Yes Hollywood adds the glitz and glamour and takes liberties with true stories...but here it doesn't matter. If the movie opens just one mind to try to do better isn't it worth it. Like the vast majority of the comments I was moved to tears after seeing the moving. The one picture that came to mind most often was when Quinto Aaron, playing Michael Oher, walked in the cold rain that November day, wearing nothing but shorts and a short sleeved shirt. It bothered me because no child should have to suffer for thier parent's decisions. Also my thirteen year old son looks so much like him. And I know I wouldn't allow that to happen to my son...let alone a child in need. I don't have much. Like a lot of people the economy cost me my job...but I have been in a position to help those less fortunate than myself. You don't have to be rich, like someone commented before. Kids grow out of things...adults tire of things...there's always a way to help. As for the very jaded and cynical comments...the replys I read were right on point. I will just add, people like that only comment to get things started, to push buttons. Too bad they can't use thier powers for good and not evil. I grew up in a neighborhood with a lot of people like that. Like someone commented earlier your time will come. I choose to word it this way: EVERY DOG HAS IT'S DAY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-56009710853966754752009-12-14T13:24:40.485-07:002009-12-14T13:24:40.485-07:00This was an awesome movie, I would pay $10 a seat ...This was an awesome movie, I would pay $10 a seat to go see it again!Leannehttp://www.tuckerchocolatelabs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-79579517937775296722009-12-13T21:08:24.550-07:002009-12-13T21:08:24.550-07:00Saw the movie tonight...a great "feel-good&qu...Saw the movie tonight...a great "feel-good" movie. Go see it.<br />Glad Michael has turned what most of us can not comprehend, into an American dream...Good for you Michael!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21082552.post-57713672742667326492009-12-13T19:03:03.948-07:002009-12-13T19:03:03.948-07:00Wow, what a great movie! This is the first movie ...Wow, what a great movie! This is the first movie I've enjoyed this year! He'll make a great roll model for young boys! I had tears in my eyes! Great casting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com