Title: Read "The Amateurs" instead
Product review: I guess things must balance out for Tiff Wood. After having his Olympic efforts being beautifully chronicled by David Halberstam in "The Amateurs", he is portrayed as a childish, selfish buffoon in this pointless movie. The novice level rowing aside, this movie makes "Oxford Blues" look like "Chariots of Fire" or "Breaking Away" as far as a well made, inspiring sports movie. Unfortunately, I know of no decent rowing movie that has been made. "A Fine Balance" by Brad Lewis is a very good film but it is a documentary.To summarize, the rowing is terrible, one develops no affection for any of the characters, and the historical facts are skimmed over. Brad Lewis, the only main character in Halberstam's book to win an Olympic gold medal, is mentioned only as "Paul Enquist's partner". I consider Mr. Lewis one of the lucky ones in this regard. Save your money and read the book instead. Or you can have my DVD copy for free.
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