The Blind Side is a good movie because it’s based on an amazing true story. It’s such a dynamically inspirational story that it would have been impossible to mess up. Beyond the story itself, is there anything remarkable about the picture? No, not really.
However, I do applaud the Academy for including it in the best picture category. Too often the Academy’s most celebrated movies are not necessarily the happiest movies. And it was very refreshing to see an uplifting movie like The Blind Side nominated; reminding us there is more to life than just piss and vinegar.
That being said, a courteous nomination all The Blind Side really deserved.
Don’t get me wrong, I like Sandra Bullock. I really do. As a person, I think she is a class act. As an actress, I think she is pretty solid… even when she makes horrible movie choices, like Miss Congeniality 2 or The Proposal, she commits 100% to the project. In fact, just days before receiving her Oscar for Best Actress, Sandra Bullock attended the Razzie Awards to graciously accept her award for Worst Actress for “All About Steve”. Hollywood needs more people like Sandra Bullock.
That being said, we should all agree that Sandra did not win the Oscar for having the best performance of the year. After seeing four of the five Best Actress nominated performances, Sandra’s is the least remarkable. However, Sandra was the most successful actress of the year. There is a big difference and the Academy is known for honoring both, so it’s okay. Some years it’s about honoring a remarkable performance, some years it about honor a person’s body of work, and sometimes, as in the case of Sandra Bullock, it’s about honoring a successful year. This year Sandra Bullock broke every box office record for an Actress staring (by herself) in a film. She has dethroned Julia Robert’s.
Is this achievement Oscar worthy? Sure, I guess it is. I’m certainly not upset by her win. She is an actress who is deserving of praise. I just hope this new acclaim leads to a more solid body of work for her future career.
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