Here are review links for this film submitted by our members:
- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat @ SpiritualityandPractice.com
- Excerpt: Thrilling recreation of the quest for Gold in the 1936 Olympics by the American rowing team.
- [New] | Mark Hobin @ Fast Film Reviews
- Excerpt: This vessel glides through the water with nary a ripple.
- [New] | Victoria Luxford @ City AM
- Excerpt: The Boys In The Boat aims for the kind of nostalgic sentiment that made films like Field of Dreams and A League of Their Own hits in the 90s. However, a sterner examination of history would have made for a more entertaining journey.
- Nell Minow @ rogerebert.com
- Excerpt: When people say “they don’t make movies like that anymore,” this is the kind of movie they’re talking about.
- Jared Mobarak @ Hey, have you seen …?
- Excerpt: This is family-friendly fare with a mission to empower and embolden kids to aspire towards greatness no matter the stage or their apparent disadvantages.
- Matt Oakes @ Silver Screen Riot
- Excerpt: In his attempt to adapt Daniel James Brown’s inspiring account of the 1936 University of Washington junior varsity rowing team, George Clooney fails to navigate the true depths of the story. He instead settles into the familiar currents of underdog sports cliches and old-timey filmmaking, missing the opportunity for novelty with every labored stroke.
- Bev Questad @ itsjustmovies.com
- Excerpt: Fittingly released on Christmas Day, “The Boys in the Boat” is an inspiring holiday gift about hard work, resilience and working together from Clooney for the entire family.
