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George Clooney's "The Boys in the Boat" chronicles the true story of the University of Washington rowing team's pursuit of gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. While the film boasts commendable period costumes and a resonant soundtrack, it largely adheres to the conventional tropes of sports dramas.

The movie's portrayal of rowing is visually appealing, capturing the grace and synchronicity of the sport. However, this technical allure is counterbalanced by a narrative that seldom ventures beyond the expected contours of an underdog tale. Despite its historical backdrop and the unique focus on rowing, the film doesn't leverage these elements to offer a fresh perspective in the genre.

Regarding performances, the characters, including Joe Rantz played by Callum Turner, didn't resonate with me, leaving me uninvested in their journeys. The film's reliance on montage sequences and motivational speeches, while typical of the genre, does little to elevate the character development or storytelling.

Having not read Daniel James Brown's book, I sensed the film might have condensed or oversimplified the narrative, potentially omitting nuanced themes present in the original text.

Ultimately, "The Boys in the Boat" fits neatly into the sports drama category but doesn't distinguish itself. It's likely to appeal to viewers who enjoy uncomplicated narratives in this genre but may fall short for those seeking depth and innovation in storytelling and character development.

True to it's predecessors, this film is full of extreme unrealistic action, family issues, light hearted humor, dangerously broken glass, and nearly instant bullet wound recoveries. Fans of the die hard movies shouldn't be disappointed. Acting suffices, because it's barely necessary. Similarly, the whole point of a plot here is to serve up whatever action scene is coming up, so it's nothing that I can rightly judge or analyze because it's pointless.

Not sure why I like this film so much. The comedy was fun and entertaining especially with all the music. I enjoyed the level of sencerity I felt with the film. I really felt like the actors and directors really wanted to make something fun and enjoyable and I believe that they did. It was a lot like watching a long and well thought out skit at a comedy show.