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2012-05-22 05:04:42

We Are Marshall....Indeed

One of the best film's I've in quite awhile.I won't go into details as other's have done that here.However, I have some good friends that were students at Marshall and their son and mine are best buds, and he came and lived with awhile, for reasons I don't need to go into here except they are not bad ones.After my son and I saw the movie we had wished we had invited our Marshall friends to go with us. They did finally see the movie and it was quite emotional for them especially having been students there at the time this took place.They say it's pretty damn accurate. I told my son as soon as this movie is avaiable on DVD I've got to have this in my movie collection. The emotion I felt leaving the theater was overwhelming. A great movie about FB and the human spirit.

2012-05-21 07:02:44

Get the tissues ready.

We Are Marshall directed by McG is tearjerker from start to finish, sometimes the sentiment is layered on a little too thick but this movie is based on a true story so expect some sad and depressing moments. Matthew Fox and Matthew McConaughey are outstanding, they can do no wrong! The cinematography is striking and the story will just move you from scene to scene. I am not a huge fan of sports films but this one is quite good. We Are Marshall is uplifting even the tone of the film is generally meloncoholy. Good luck!

jdp512 2012-05-20 18:49:52

We Are ... Marshall is a must see

As a parent of an existing student at MU, I feel every currentlyenrolled student, potential future student and their parents should seethis film. Prior to my daughter's enrollment at MU, I had no idea ofthis tragedy. Even though one of the assistant coaches killed lived 5minutes from me. In my daughter's years so far at MU, I've learned MUstands for tradition, history, and pride. This film depicts that in amost inspiring way. Matthew Fox deserves an award for his portrayal ofCoach Red Dawson. Matthew McC. brings Coach Lengyel's personality aliveon the big screen. The Director, McG, truly captured the emotion of theentire town. After seeing this film, I will never sit at that footballstadium again without feeling the presence of 75 people looking downupon that field and smiling.I have never been in a theater where complete silence occurred. Within10 minutes of the start of the movie, the only sounds you heard werethe sniffles of the audience. Yes, its tragic but this movie shows younever let the "licks" life hands you get the best of you and win. Notonly on the football field but in real life. Go see the movie but bringtissues.

2012-05-20 05:51:01

Be careful about rentals

Be careful. This rental was only available to me for 3 days - at least, that's what it says now, altho there is nothing in the order, or on the web page now, that says that. For all I know, they changed it after I rented it. I would print out the page of any rentals you do.

Steve Rhodes 2012-05-15 05:51:40

In a decidedly schmaltzy film, McConaughey's performance of a gutsy idiot is arguably off-the-scale bad, but, as he chews up the scenery, his off-putting work begins to become somewhat charming.

2012-05-14 21:23:00

MARSHALL

Let me first make clear, I usually am no fan of Matthew McConaughey, the guy drives me nuts, but in this he really fits. I had no intention of seeing this film, because as I stated above, I cant stand McConaughey, but a friend lent it to me and went on and on about it, so I decided to give it shot, afterall, it's a DVD, I could just stop in the middle if I could not stomach McConaughey, but to my surprise not only did in not want to retch at the site of McConaughey, I actaully liked him in this and I thought the movie was sort of mesmerizing. I knew nothing of the tragedy at Marshall in the early 70's, so this was all new to me and quite frankly it made all the more powerful. The movie of course begins with the tragedy and then builds on the aftermath and fallout. McConaughey is privotol as is Fox as his guilt ridden assistant, but it's really Strathern that stands out as the urbane school president, who is caught in the middle. I highly recommend this uplifting film, I really cant imagine anyone not being moved by its narative.

2012-05-10 16:41:44

How To Respond After Tragedy

This was a nice movie, interesting all the way, a combination sports film and melodrama and based on a tragic real-life event: a 1970 plane crash that killed 75 people including all but a couple of players and coaches on the Marshall University football team.It's a film that when it is over, you're glad you watched it. That's a good endorsement right there.Matthew McConaughey's role as head coach "Jack Lengyel" was a little goofy. I question whether the real coach was this "quirky," but I'm not complaining because it made "Lengyel" -- in the film - a lot of fun to watch. The screenwriters probably did that for just for that purpose, and it worked. The one football game featured is a little hokey, too, but I didn't say the movie is great, just entertaining and inspiring, which is good enough for me.By the way, check out the bonus feature about "Living Legends." It has a half-dozen famous coaches in America give their philosophies on coaching and some of the segments are very interesting with some profound statements in them

kingjosesmith 2012-05-10 12:18:03

Very well done!

Being a big Chad Pennington fan, I have heard that he went to Marshall.So I went to this movie out of curiosity, and not expecting that much.Was I ever surprised. This has to be one of the best movies I have seenin a long time. McG really surprised me since I did not like any of hisprevious works. I went in without any preconceived notions, and cameout a very delighted movie goer. If you like great story movies, thenthere is no doubt you have to see this one. If you don't, well, yourloss. The character development was outstanding as I obtained a greatsense of what each was going through, especially the new coach comingin with no connection to the tragedy, and the surviving coach whoreturned which had deep connections to everything that happened withthe tragedy. The contrast between the two and seeing them come togetheris just wonderfully portrayed. All I can say is "Wow"! (Oh, and watchclosely during the closing credits and you'll see Chad)

ccthemovieman-1 2012-05-05 07:59:56

How To Respond After Tragedy - A Nice Story

This was a nice movie, interesting all the way, a combination sportsfilm and melodrama and based on a tragic real-life event: a 1970 planecrash that killed 75 people including all but a couple of the playersand coaches on the Marshall University football team. It's a film that when it is over, you're glad you watched it. That's agood endorsement right there.I only found one scene overdone and a typically hokey, and that's theone football game that is featured more than any other. However, Ifound the rest of it totally believable and entertaining. Well, Ishould slight amend that in that Matthew McConaughey's role as headcoach "Jack Lengyel-" was a little goofy. I question whether the realcoach was this "quirky," but I'm not complaining because it made"Lengyel" -- in the film - a lot of fun to watch. They probably didthat for just for that purpose, and it worked. The football action is good, the characters are based on real people,it's nicely filmed and moves very fast. The film involves you rightfrom the beginning and is solid entertainment. I can't see where toomany people, unless they are hard-hearted cynics, would not enjoy thisfilm.By the way, check out the bonus feature about "Living Legends." It hasa half-dozen famous coaches in America give their philosophies oncoaching and some of the segments are very interesting with someprofound statements in them

2012-05-04 21:54:56

An Inspirational, funny, tear-jerker.

WE ARE MARSHALL's Director, McG, managed to portray the personality of Huntington, WV & its intimate relationship with Marshall Univeristy true to the time period of the event: 1970. The story could be construed as corny if it was anything but a true historical reflection of the tragedy as it unfolded in that time and cultural period. McConaughey has stretched to a higher acting level in his off beat character as Coach Lengyel. As part of the Huntington Community working with Marshall University, I found the film captured the cultural context of Huntington's appalchian personality accurately. Coach Lengyel's movie character is an enjoyable, quirky departure from the more austere historical figure and legitimately nurtures the film's landscape to broaden audience appeal for those unfamiliar with history's greatest sport's tragedy. For a historical documentary of the event, see "Ashes to Glory." For a feel good experience see "WE ARE...MARSHALL!"

Angela Baldassarre 2012-05-02 02:38:54

A touching story turns into an ordinary movie-of-the-week.

Joshua Tyler 2012-05-01 05:09:33

Takes in all the usual football movie clichés, and then adds to them a lot of vague emotional flailing.

pnavadom 2012-04-28 10:20:27

Motivational /historical /overcoming tragedy

This movie must have been released at the wrong time of year. It shouldof gotten more attention. I remember this tragedy in the '70's mostlybecause my husband's Aunt is from Huntington.I know at that time itsaddened the whole nation.The loss of an entire college football teamin a horrific airplane crash. This movie does an excellent job ofshowing how one college town overcame unbelievable tragedy. Student'sat that time were speaking their mind's very much at that time againstthe war, the establishment women's rights. This was a truly wonderfulman who with so many other's lifted that town out of tragedy. Verymotivational for any team building. Matthew McCounahey did a great job.Well played out by all the actors

2012-04-28 09:12:05

Yes, We are Marshall!!

I have lived in Huntington, WV almost my entire life and attended Marshall University. I was a small child when the plane crashed in 1970. I remember, first hand, what our town and community went through after the tragic loss of so many lives. When I first heard that the movie was going to be made, I was both thrilled and trepidatious. Could a big time Hollywood movie capture the real event with integrity, honesty and respect? The answer is a resounding Yes! McG, McConaughey, Fox and the rest of the cast and crew treated our story with all of that and more. The movie is historically accurate, (thanks to a great script by Jamie Linden) the acting is excellent, the soundtrack is fabulous, and McG - thank you for filming a good portion of this movie in Huntington! This movie was not only "necessary" but a story that applies to so many other "rise from the ashes" events in our world today. I know it would seem easy for me to love this movie because I lived it, but my adoration for this film actually comes from the efforts and dedication that the film makers put into this project. They took a true story and made it into a movie that can touch the heart of anyone who sees it. For those critics who spend too much time focusing on the "pacing," and "spirituality" or other minutia, you're missing the point. This isn't a film for pretentious, overly analytical critics or Sunday School debate. Enjoy this film for what it is. It was intended to share an uplifting and heart-warming true story and to evoke understanding, empathy, courage and determination. If you have any humanity in you, you will like this movie! GO HERD! WE ARE MARSHALL!!

2012-04-25 17:05:04

We are Marshall

This review is from: We Are Marshall (Widescreen Edition) (DVD) I had seen this movie, loved it and chose it for a gift. My product arrived in wonderful shape,well-packaged. It was shipped and arrived very quickly.

Cocacolaguy912-2 2012-04-25 02:54:08

Not a cliché football movie.

The year of 2006 had three football movies..."The Gridiron Gang","Invinsible", and "We are Marshall". Having seen the first two earlierin the year, I was not that excited for We are Marshall. I went inexpecting a decent but cliché football movie.I was wrong. We are Marshall is not another cliché football movie...itis so much more than that. The movie is definitely sad, as well itshould be...throughout the movie, regardless of all the positive thingsthat are occurring, you are often reminded that the plane crash isstill in the characters' minds, and no matter what happens with theirrebuilding the football team, that will haunt them forever. This isn'tone of those movies where something bad happens and then it is healed.Go see We are Marshall...will you be depressed? I was not...I left thetheater calmly in deep thought. Will you be touched? I would say so.

Eric D. Snider 2012-04-24 08:28:17

Directed with surprising restraint and compassion by McG, earning our tears rather than jerking them.

vram22 2012-04-23 20:50:15

Good Premise, But A Bit Too Slow ...

I was surprised how hard it was to watch this movie. The premise wasbetter than most sports movies, but somehow this movie's characterswere not interesting enough to keep me engaged in the story.The movie is about a new coach that must rebuild a small University'sfootball team after they are killed in a plane crash. He sets out torecruit and start the team anew amidst a grief-stricken town.One problem with the movie is that everyone is often moping around andwe don't really know who they are (in terms of character development)so it's not really that effective or interesting. Matthew McConaugheyusually puts in an engaging performance, but here his character acrossas someone with ADD and a flippant attitude. Given that he's a corecharacter, that's not good.I realize that many people liked this movie, so I suggest that if thismovie intrigues you, watch the first 30 minutes. If you find it slowand the characters uninteresting, quit while you're ahead - otherwise,enjoy the show.

2012-04-21 11:19:03

From the ashes to the glory: and far beyond!

November 14 1970 was a very sad day in West Virginia. A fatal aerial accident took away the entire team and hard fans of this beautiful and warmth city.So, in this messy and uninspired state of things, the slow breadth will begin to reconstruct from the ashes of the memory, piece by piece, the epic effort to give them back another team, another opportunity to exhibit with legitimate pride, the honor and the glory of these fallen gladiators. Matthew McConaughey plays the role of the couch that will make the best he can in order to reestablish the vanished glory and the passion for winning. So the film shows us the entire different stages of this process. He will have to face the most difficult and unthinkable obstacles; the sad memories, the sorrow of having missed a beloved being, on one hand and on the other, to rescue the spirit of fight in the team.A true lesson of life and epic resistance against the odds. I would not hesitate to label as the best sport movie after the well reminded Hoosiers. Don't miss it!

Pippey20 2012-04-20 22:33:53

The best movie I've see all year

I was born and raised in Huntington. I am currently attending Marshall.Am I biased...just a little. However, this movie was so true to theemotions of this town and its love not just for the game but for itsteam. In this town football is what you do on game day. You will laughand you will cry, but you won't walk away disappointed.This is not justanother sports movie, its a true story and its our true story. McG andthe actors from this movie did an amazing job.Matthew Fox did anamazing job as Red Dawson. And the fact that two of the main charactersare composite characters doesn't take away from the film at all. I'mgoing back to see it again and I'll be first in line to buy it on DVD!We Are...Marshall! Go Herd!