This rousing film is about a coach/teacher/friend to students of Ridgeview Academy, a school for troubled boys. Greg Townsend, played by Matthew Modine of “Full Metal Jacket,” and the HBO series “Weeds,” had a rough time of it when he was young. His father, believing that he was doing what was best for his son to grow up the strong person he needed to be to make it in life, was abusive. This being the case, Greg is the perfect man to help move these young men through life.
This film, set in 1984, begins by introducing us to the lovely Josh, a high school student who has VHS copies (that he probably recorded off the television) of Jaws, Dog Day Afternoon, Bladerunner, and others.
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George Clooney inspires as a director. Here, more than ever. “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,” “Up in the Air,” and “The Tender Bar” are a few of his films. Clooney’s in them, too, because he knows a good story when he sees one and obviously where he best fits. Now, he offers “The Boys in the Boat.” Will it be up for Best Picture? No. But is it worth watching? Without a doubt.
Directed By: George Clooney
Screenplay By: Mark L. Smith
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, James Wolk
*Based on the Book by: Daniel James Brown
Produced By: Grant Heslov, p.g.a., George Clooney, p.g.a.
Executive Producers: Kevin Ulrich, Barbara A. Hall, Gary Barber, Peter Oillataguerre
Rating: Rated PG-13 for language and smoking
Genres: History, Drama, Biography, Sports
The best thing about this film is a new young actor named Jesse Berry, who carries this film. I’ll be keeping an eye on his career.
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I’ll start by telling you about the production companies that brought this documentary to life. The SpringHill Company is one that brings together companies started by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Their brand is called UNINTERRUPTED. TSN is also involved in this. Let’s call them the ESPN of Canada.
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Director: Peter Nicks
Producers: Peter Nicks, Ryan Coogler, Sean Havey, Erick Peyton, Marissa
Torres Ericson, Ben Cotner Exec. Producers: Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Emily Osborne
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