I found this to be a simple but compelling story. I have no idea of the real history of this event, but the way the story is told it is obvious what will happen. However, that doesn’t make it any more compelling.
This movie feels more like an old made-for-TV drama. Unless you really want to go to the theater, I would recommend that this movie could be enjoyed on streaming at home. In the credits it was listed as an Amazon production so I’m sure it will be on Prime fairly soon.
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The entire cast turned in good acting performances. Nothing that is going to win any awards, but a good job by all. That speaks to the fine job of directing done by George Clooney. Speaking of which, I think George would have done a fine job as the team coach, not to say that Joel Edgerton didn’t do an adequate job.
If you want to see an inspiring story, then put this on your watchlist.
Grade: B
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Yes, there are extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of The Boys in the Boat.
| Rated: | (PG-13) Language and Smoking |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, Sport |
| Starring: | Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Peter Guinness |
| Director: | George Clooney |
| Writer(s): | Daniel James Brown, Mark L. Smith |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
Plot
A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington’s rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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Comments
2 responses to “Movie Review – The Boys in the Boat”
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I,too, liked it. It was a feel good movie. After a busy holiday season it was to see a movie that didn’t make me think. Almost like a rom/com 🙂
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The Boys in the Boat is a fascinating drama and well worth watching.
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