What's the Difference between The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game the Book and The Blind Side the Movie?
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In the Movie |
Michael Oher
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Michael Oher
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Leanne
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Leanne
Portrayed by: Saundra Bulock
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Sean touhy
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Sean touhy
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The Blind Side Book vs Movie
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In the Movie |
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Michael has a natural affinity for playing football. |
He is presented as not understanding the game and needing to learn. |
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In order to get his grades up, Oher takes several online courses that are short and easy to get A's in. |
He isn't shown taking online courses, he just gets better grades in regular classes because of his tutor.
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Michael needs to get a 2.65 GPA in order to qualify to get into an NCAA school. |
He only needs a 2.5 GPA. |
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Michael gets into a fight with a teammate while at Ole Miss. |
He fights with gang members in his old neighborhood.
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Michael attended Briarcrest Christian High School. |
The name of the school is Wingate Christian High School. |
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Sean Tuohy is the richest man in Tennesee and there is a lot of discussion about how he got there. |
He isn't shown as much, and he is just known to be quite wealthy.
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Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are fairly equal characters in terms of their help with Michael. |
Sean is in the background while Leigh Anne is the main character. |
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Michael was interviewed by the NCAA investigator at his home with Sean at his side. |
He has to go to the investigator's office, and Leigh Anne is made to wait outside so Michael can be interviewed alone.
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