George Clooney's 'The Boys in the Boat' Wins Audience Approval

Despite Mixed Reviews from Critics, Film Celebrated for its Nostalgic Feel and Inspiring True Story

George Clooney's new film 'The Boys in the Boat' is receiving high praise from audiences, with a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, despite mixed reviews from critics.
The film, based on Daniel James Brown's 2013 non-fiction book, tells the true story of the University of Washington's JV crew team's journey to the 1936 Olympics.
Joel Edgerton, who plays the team's coach Al Ulbrickson, and Callum Turner, who portrays the main protagonist Joe Rantz, have been commended for their performances.
The film is noted for its nostalgic feel, evoking the period of the Great Depression and the tense period before the start of World War II.
Despite the challenges of making a period film, Clooney managed to secure the necessary budget and training for the actors, resulting in a film that audiences find inspiring and unifying.