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Originally Posted by als463
Why is it bad I mentioned that movie? You said you didn't even see it. I liked it and I thought it had a great message. Here is this kid who came from nothing and instead of just living the dream based on his athletic abilities, he also finished college. There are so many athletes that choose not to finish college. I think that is sad.
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Have you ever read the book "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis? I thought the book brought up some serious issues, and the movie kind of glossed over them (besides being a terrible movie).
I won't get on my Sandra Bullock rant, as it's a little off-topic. Needless to say that I think her Oscar was a big mistake.
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Originally Posted by als463
I am really happy about the ending (spoiler alert) that Michael didn't just make it because of his athletic ability but, because he was willing to put in the academic work.
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That part is questionable if you read the book. Lewis doesn't make a big deal of it, and tries to make it into a "rags to riches" story...but honestly it seemed to me like a family taking advantage of a poor, athletically-gifted kid.
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