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The Boys in the Boat (2023)
A Predictable Row Through Sports Drama Waters
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.
A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
Exactly what you'd expect!! Just don't think about it too hard.
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.
The History of Future Folk (2012)
This film was a blast
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.
La tortue rouge (2016)
Surprisingly captivating
For a movie with no dialog and little action. The Red Turtle holds your attention thoughout the whole film. The hand drawn quality of the senery and animation is beautiful and the story is clear to follow and emotional. Overal a very beautiful piece of art.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
Amazing film from end to end.
I've been a fan of all of Taika Waititi's films for a while now, so when I prepared myself to watch this film I had very high expectations. I was not let down. This movie is amazing, from beautiful scenery and authentic sets, I was totally drawn in. The mood established thought the film is on a level of comedy so hilarious and so balanced with the overal theme that I can hardly handle it. The casting is perfect and all the characters seemed written just for the people portraying them. I love everything about this movie and can't recommend it enough.
Early Man (2018)
Love the stop motion, funny dialog, story is so so
I love almost everything that comes out of Aardman. The technical challenge and talent shown in this movie is top notch. This movie was very fun to watch and the kids got a kick out of a lot of the humor. The overal plot curve was a little weak, not much in terms of surprises or twists. Overall, it was an enjoyable movie for the whole family.
The Circle (2017)
The Characters in this movie are the worst (unbelievable)
Excellent cast! and the film was well made with good use of color and imagery, but nothing can redeem this movie for how horrible the story was and disastrous characters. Nothing about any of the main characters were believable, their motivations were either unclear or completely unbelievable. My review of the book is similar. The premise is promising, but the storyline and character development are so ill-conceived that it rips you right out of the world and experience so much that I couldn't help but get distracted by its discontinuities and unbelievability.
This movie has earned its spot along with the very worst movies I have ever seen.