Film Review – The Boys in the Boat

There’s been a small surge of movies made in recent years that explore the sport of rowing. There was darker intent with 2021’s “The Novice,” and more cliched material in “Heart of Champions,” released that same year. For “The Boys in the Boat,” familiarity returns, but there’s also a bit of sporting history to consume, with the feature an adaptation of a 2013 book chronicling the rise of the Washington Huskies, a competitive rowing team that faced incredible challenges as they attempted to defeat college rivals, with the prospect of competing in the 1936 Olympics driving their determination. It’s a classic underdog story handed a fine polish by director George Clooney, who’s out to make old fashioned entertainment for the masses, and achieves his goal with the picture. Gentle, human, and perhaps inspirational to some viewers, “The Boys in the Boat” isn’t an electric sit, but it connects where it counts, bringing the audience along on a journey of teamwork. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com