Watched "Blind Side" last night on DVD. I'm no big fan of Sandra Bullock, but she was very good in this movie as the mom who takes in a basically homeless black boy known as "Big Mike" and makes him a part of her family. Inspirational and thought-provoking, the story concerns wealthy and sharp-tongued Lee Ann Tuohy(Bullock's character) and her family adapting to this rather large, quiet young man who has kept a gentle and calm attitude about himself all through the hard knocks of his life. He's accepted along with another boy into a Christian school in the hopes of both educating him as well as getting him onto the football team. His knowledge is limited, but it's quickly proven that he isn't stupid, simply that he needs extra help to catch up. Kathy Bates plays his tutor, and she is good in the role. Ray McKinnon has a nice part as the football coach who has to take some heat from Bullock's character. The movie delves into the emotional conflicts and reactions of the various characters to this Sphinx-like boy. Conflicts are caused over his living with this wealthy white family who are huge Ole Miss fans. Lee Ann's friends are clueless, other students spread rumors, issues are raised about Mike's background, and a huge question is raised over his choosing Ole Miss as the school he wants to attend and play ball for over other good offers. An enjoyable movie, good story, excellent casting, and it raises good questions about issues of responsibility and accountability,what is truly important in our lives, and what motivates us to be the people we are. Bullock totally deserves the Oscar she won for this role.