itsokkatie
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I wasn't sure what to expect--a modern take on Boys in the Boat--or your typical sports feel-good movie.
There is a lot going. You have coming of age for the main college athletes (Alex, Chris, & John), rowing (both as a sport and as a metaphor), relationships (romantic, coach-athlete, father-son, team), learning about life & accepting the consequences of one's actions, and coming together in the face of tragedy. Because of this, the pacing and editing was very rough and choppy, which detracts from the enjoyment part as it got distracting.
Cast was good, for the most part. A bit stilted though Michael Shannon really gave this movie some substance in his acting and delivery.
You'd think based on the reviews, this was a terrible movie but it wasn't. Was the last quarter unexpected and a tad rushed in the last 10-15 minutes? Yes, but that by no means makes this movie any less than watchable. It has problems but I think people got wrapped up it not be all sunshine and roses all the way through and the tragedy element towards the back end, while surprising and a plot device, it works within the plot and has the obligatory HEA.
Overall, a decent movie. Don't go in to it with expectations or get too caught up in the details. Just enjoy the story itself.
There is a lot going. You have coming of age for the main college athletes (Alex, Chris, & John), rowing (both as a sport and as a metaphor), relationships (romantic, coach-athlete, father-son, team), learning about life & accepting the consequences of one's actions, and coming together in the face of tragedy. Because of this, the pacing and editing was very rough and choppy, which detracts from the enjoyment part as it got distracting.
Cast was good, for the most part. A bit stilted though Michael Shannon really gave this movie some substance in his acting and delivery.
You'd think based on the reviews, this was a terrible movie but it wasn't. Was the last quarter unexpected and a tad rushed in the last 10-15 minutes? Yes, but that by no means makes this movie any less than watchable. It has problems but I think people got wrapped up it not be all sunshine and roses all the way through and the tragedy element towards the back end, while surprising and a plot device, it works within the plot and has the obligatory HEA.
Overall, a decent movie. Don't go in to it with expectations or get too caught up in the details. Just enjoy the story itself.
