DVD
Directed by John Lee Hancock
I have to own up to being a Sandra Bullock fan. She is funny and witty though at the same time possessing a great dramatic quality. Hence her receiving the Oscar this year for this film as Best Actress. Plus, having the guts to show up in person, a week earlier, to collect her Razzie, for Worst Actress for her role in ‘All about Steve’.
Christian housewife Leigh Anne Tuohy (Bullock) is travelling home to her Memphis house or mansion rather. When she and her husband Steve (Tim Mcgraw) spot a black classmate of their children wandering the streets, they give him a lift and consequently a bed for the night. The Tuohys’ take young Michael (Quinton Aaron) under their wings. Leigh Anne sees potential in Michael’s sporting abilities and encourages him to improve his grades and pursue a Football Scholarship.
Naturally it is not that simple and as Michael has to come to terms with an abusive past he gets into some trouble. But Hang on. Leigh Anne is a no-nonsense go getter and sets out to help Michael. Sandra is exceptional in this heart breaking Drama based on true events. American football may or may not interest you but overlook it, for this is one not to miss.
4 Stars
Directed by John Lee Hancock
I have to own up to being a Sandra Bullock fan. She is funny and witty though at the same time possessing a great dramatic quality. Hence her receiving the Oscar this year for this film as Best Actress. Plus, having the guts to show up in person, a week earlier, to collect her Razzie, for Worst Actress for her role in ‘All about Steve’.
Christian housewife Leigh Anne Tuohy (Bullock) is travelling home to her Memphis house or mansion rather. When she and her husband Steve (Tim Mcgraw) spot a black classmate of their children wandering the streets, they give him a lift and consequently a bed for the night. The Tuohys’ take young Michael (Quinton Aaron) under their wings. Leigh Anne sees potential in Michael’s sporting abilities and encourages him to improve his grades and pursue a Football Scholarship.
Naturally it is not that simple and as Michael has to come to terms with an abusive past he gets into some trouble. But Hang on. Leigh Anne is a no-nonsense go getter and sets out to help Michael. Sandra is exceptional in this heart breaking Drama based on true events. American football may or may not interest you but overlook it, for this is one not to miss.
4 Stars