Review - The Blind Side (2009)

How do you classify movies? For me, movies can broadly be divided into three kinds - the totally forgettable ones, the ones you watch maybe twice and forget, and the ones which touch you deep inside, which change you, the one's you can never forget.

For me, The Blind Side is one such movie. Based on the true life story of Michael Oher and how his life was changed by one lady and her family. The movie depicts just how easy it is for all of us to change the lives of those around us if we can get out of our prejudices and show genuine kindness to them. It also shows how some people will always be there to question your motives behind being kind and helpful - and how that should never be a deterrent.

Quinton Aaron stars as Michael Oher, a boy who has been to a number of foster care centers and has learning problems. Sandra Bullock in the role of her lifetime start as Leigh Anne Tuohy, the woman who changes the life of young Michael. They are ably supported by a cast including Jae head (as SJ), Lily Collins (as Collins)m Tim McGraw (as Sean Tuohy), Ray McKinnon (as Coach Cotton), and Kathy Bates (as Miss Sue) among others.

Watch it specially for the powerpacked acting of Sandra Bullocks (which also won her the Academy Awards for her role) and for the feel good factor of the movie. Also watch it to get inspired into helping those who need your help. My Rating - 5/5. A must watch if you ask me.

Till next time, this is Hashir, signing off

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Review - Public Enemies (2009)

I am a big fan of Crime movies – specially those based on true people and events. Public Enemies is one such movie based on the life and times of John Dillinger. Starring Johnny Depp as Dillinger and Christian Bale as Agent Melvin Pervis, it is an almost true story of the last few months of the first “Public Enemy No 1″.

Set in the depression era, the movie details the last few bank robberies committed by Dillinger, and also showcases some of his (spectacular) jail breaks. Depp is impressive to say the least, charming and scary at the same time. Bale on the other hand is restrained, and showcases his acting abilities in portraying Pervis.

A lot of attention is paid to the actual facts and to the period in which the story is based, and the movie manages to transform you into the era of 1930s. There are some historical inaccuracies though, like the deaths of Baby face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd occur before Dillinger in the movie, while in reality they outlived him (by a few months though).

My rating for this movie would be 4.5/5 – with the .5 deducted because of the historical inaccuracies. Watch this movie if you are a fan of true crime movies, if you like serious stuff, and specially if you think that the only role Depp ever portrayed was that of Captain Jack Sparrow.

In the mean time, this is Hashir, signing off

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