STORY: “"The Blind Side" depicts the story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle." - Written by Anonymous on IMDB.com
STARRING: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, and others.
REVIEW: Title: "Very well done!" [10/10 stars]
"I don't usually feel the need to leave comments, but this movie was just to well done not to. I went in expecting more football, more hits & highlights & as a huge football fan that was one of the main draws of the movie. The football actually takes a back seat to a wonderful story that is well executed by everyone involved. I've always thought Sandra Bulluck has been over-rated, but she nails this role & deserves some recognition down the road. The movie is so fantastic that anyone and everyone can relate and feel connected to the characters. The ideal target audience for this movie is children and adults alike. This movie should be an Oscar contender but I know these types of movies rarely ever win. Definitely deserves my vote!" - Written by jeremyscate, 20 November 2009, on IMDB.com
STORY: “When brought together at a family event, two exes find themselves oddly attracted to each other after ten years of divorce. Although the couple think that this affair will stay in a different state, it brings itself back to their own city and disrupts their personal lives. While the couple still maintain other romances, they cannot help but to continue with their affair." - Written by Danielle Laskowitz on IMDB.com
STARRING: Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, and others.
REVIEW: Title: "Let's Have More of This!" [10/10 stars]
"I would give 'It's Complicated' an 11 if it were possible! There isn't anything I would change about this movie. Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin have a chemistry that I'm willing to beg and plead will go on. I want to see more of this duo. My direct request to Nancy Meyers is 'keep these intelligent scripts coming.' This story is an antidote to all the stupid stuff that's being shoveled out of Hollywood. Give us more of this! It's Complicated has both humor and pathos. Steve Martin plays a great foil to Baldwin's character. He's attractive and vulnerable. Streep has a genuine dilemma of riches with these two. If she would have to choose, how could she? In different ways, equally appealing, these guys wear their hearts on their sleeves. And before all the male moviegoers say, 'ugh' and cross it off as a 'chick flick,' note that men in the audience laughed as hard and loud as women. 'Hilarious' honestly applies to this film. The script is tight. The supporting cast is very natural. Jim Krasinski, is especially good in his role as son-in-law. An important note, it's rated R, so leave the kids with a sitter. Treat yourself to a movie that won't bring you down nor insult your intelligence. You'll delight in what fine actors can do when all the ingredients are there." - Written by papacorn, 25 December 2009, on IMDB.com
STORY: “In the early 1960's, sixteen year old Jenny Mellor lives with her parents in the London suburb of Twickenham. On her father's wishes, everything that Jenny does is in the sole pursuit of being accepted into Oxford, as he wants her to have a better life than he. Jenny is bright, pretty, hard working but also naturally gifted. The only problems her father may perceive in her life is her issue with learning Latin, and her dating a boy named Graham, who is nice but socially awkward. Jenny's life changes after she meets David Goldman, a man over twice her age. David goes out of his way to show Jenny and her family that his interest in her is not improper and that he wants solely to expose her to cultural activities which she enjoys. Jenny quickly gets accustomed to the life to which David and his constant companions, Danny and Helen, have shown her, and Jenny and David's relationship does move into becoming a romantic one. However, Jenny slowly learns more about David, and by association Danny and Helen, and specifically how they make their money. Jenny has to decide if what she learns about them and leading such a life is worth forgoing her plans of higher eduction at Oxford." - Written by Huggo on IMDB.com
STARRING: Carey Mulligan, Olivia Williams, Alfred Molina, Cara Seymour, and others.
REVIEW: Title: "A beautiful and engaging film" [10/10 stars]
"'An Education' is a film of high caliber. The performances are wonderful. Carey Mulligan gives the best leading female performance of 2009, right next to Charlotte Gainsbourg in Antichrist. She is just perfect female to portray the illusion that many young people, not just girls, have and who don't know any better. Peter Saarsgaard is strong, as is the supporting players. The screenplay is strong and the direction masterful. This is perfect example of a small, relatively unknown British film that has mostly unknown actors, yet is achieves anything an audience member will want it to. A film sure not to be missed, and one that deserve serious recognition, especially for Mulligan." - Written by red_identity, 3 January 2010, on IMDB.com