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The Boys in the Boat
Posted on 12/27/23 at 8:18 am
Posted on 12/27/23 at 8:18 am
Saw last night with the wife. We both really enjoyed it.
One those movies you know what is going to happen in the end but enjoy the build up for it.
Anyone else see it yet?
One those movies you know what is going to happen in the end but enjoy the build up for it.
Anyone else see it yet?
Posted on 12/27/23 at 10:59 am to TideWarrior
The book is pretty good. I'd imagine they cut or deemphasized a lot of it for the movie.
I've heard the movie is almost painfully formulaic, reminiscent of those Disney sports movies from the 2000s.
I've heard the movie is almost painfully formulaic, reminiscent of those Disney sports movies from the 2000s.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 6:41 pm to GetCocky11
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I'd imagine they cut or deemphasized a lot of it for the movie.
According to the book author it was mainly the time line that they change on how the events went down. I read an interview with him discussing the difference and how he worked with Clooney.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 11:53 pm to TideWarrior
One of my favorite books… looking forward to trying to going see it
Posted on 12/28/23 at 11:09 am to GetCocky11
Saw it Tuesday.
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I've heard the movie is almost painfully formulaic,
A) very formulaic with absolutely no surprises
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reminiscent of those Disney sports movies from the 2000s.
B) not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 1:49 pm to 3nOut
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I've heard the movie is almost painfully formulaic,
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reminiscent of those Disney sports movies from the 2000s.
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B) not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Much better than Disney's most recent formula.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 3:59 pm to TideWarrior
I saw it over the weekend, and I really enjoyed the movie. Predictable like others have said but still cool to see a niche sport get highlighted
Posted on 12/28/23 at 7:01 pm to Oxford Ways
I really enjoyed it, but it could’ve been better a little better. I would’ve preferred end credits that included some history and context.
Posted on 12/29/23 at 9:27 am to Peter Venkman
Posted on 12/29/23 at 9:32 am to Oxford Ways
Sometimes there is comfort and enjoyability in a completely formulaic predictable movie done well.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 8:23 pm to TideWarrior
I wish we’d get 5+ of these types of movies each year. I felt like growing up we’d see 10 of these things a year. No need to know anything going in, no cliff hanger for something later. Just a solid movie about something interesting.
Can’t say I’ve ever seen a movie about rowing before but it was great. Nailed the setting, great cinematography, gave me the gist of rowing and crew. Had compelling characters in the coach and main rower. Was it formulaic and almost basic? Yes. But it was highly enjoyable.
Can’t say I’ve ever seen a movie about rowing before but it was great. Nailed the setting, great cinematography, gave me the gist of rowing and crew. Had compelling characters in the coach and main rower. Was it formulaic and almost basic? Yes. But it was highly enjoyable.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 5:58 pm to jlovel7
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I wish we’d get 5+ of these types of movies each year. I felt like growing up we’d see 10 of these things a year. No need to know anything going in, no cliff hanger for something later. Just a solid movie about something interesting. Can’t say I’ve ever seen a movie about rowing before but it was great. Nailed the setting, great cinematography, gave me the gist of rowing and crew. Had compelling characters in the coach and main rower. Was it formulaic and almost basic? Yes. But it was highly enjoyable.
Completely agree, loved the cinematography and it had a very similar vibe to Seabiscuit, just a classic feel good sports movie. The book obviously is more detailed and goes deeper… but I thought this was a really good adaptation and a type of movie we don’t get enough of.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 6:49 pm to TideWarrior
I’ve seen the trailer, and it pretty much gives you the movie.
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