The Blind Side
Posted by VeRonda Wicks November 2nd, 2009
So, I’m sure you’ve heard of this movie, right? Maybe not, but I think it’s a go see…
I guess I have this feeling because it is a true story, but I have another thought that I’d like to share, too. This guy, Michael Oher (defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens), was just drafted in 2009 to the NFL and his compelling story just stole the show. Literally…
Apparently, so much so, his story is now a movie.
The storyline goes from Oher’s unfortunate upbringing to his adoption by a well-off and caring family to his college celebrity of being a sought after athlete. That’s cool, but why? No, not why he had an unfortunate upbringing or why such a wonderful family adopted him. No… my why is more about why is his life now a movie? Who is benefiting? Now, this guy got paid (enunciate PAAIID) when he was drafted, so he isn’t hurting. His adopted family is comfortable, so I’m sure they’re fine. So who, I ask, is the more from the creation of this movie?
Now, if Oher is going to ultimately benefit off this movie, then I’m all for it. But, if some slimy, slick-suited salesman (say that 3 times fast!) convinced Oher and his family that this was the greatest of ideas just to exploit him, then I’m troubled by that. You know, you just never know…
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
V… slimy, slick-suited salesman.. slimy, slick-suited salesman… slimy, slick-suited salesman.. (whew) That was a tounge twister… LMAO.. ok ok.. back to the post… Referring back to your salesman… Do you think a movie, any movie would be written and brought to the big screen without said salesman getting his chunk of da pie???
Im sure Oher and his family will get their cut… but the Hollywood peeps are gonna get paid as well…
Where is my story… I was born the son of arabber on the streets of North and Long… Watttaaa Meeelllllooooonnss …. Caaannnntttaaaaaloooopppeees… (thats a Bmore thing) ok ok thats for another post…
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 am
HaHa… I said ’say’ it 3 times… Crack up.
You stated my point exactly. This isn’t just some movie. It is someone’s life and I think that should be taken into consideration. I just don’t know why everything has to be a story for an already rich industry to benefit from. This country seems to only see $ signs… It’s hilarious.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Y’know V-Wicks, I’m feelin’ ya! I guess this is a good holiday season movie Those slickters will get paid! I didn’t get a dime for my lifestory! They changed my name, made it a comedy and put a song to it!
“Now listen to a story of a man called Jed…”
Kid Funkedelic
November 15th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
So that was your song, huh, Kid? Crack up… I don’t have any more to say.
August 5th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
The Blind Side !!!!!!!!…
I guess I have this feeling because it is a true story, but I have another thought that Id like to share, too. This guy, Michael Oher (defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens), was just drafted in 2009 to the NFL and his compelling story just stole t…