We Are Marshall

Review 1 of 16

jeffjoslin writes:

4of 4 Stars

I had the opportunity to have a son who was recruited by Marshall, visited the campus and wondered why this town was crazy about the football team. I'd forgotten the story and was reminded by a current Marshall U family. I also had the opportunity to be in this film and play a West Virginia coach and meet brothers and family members of the lost players. I played football at every level and this was one of the best inspirational football movies. McG is a talented director and the sports coordinator did a great job creating a realistic looking Marshall team. My hats off to the screenwriter and McG. Keep making more films like this, the critics sure can't.

Jun 19, 2008 21:25:46

Review 2 of 16

tfburgess writes:

4of 4 Stars

Somehow for me, this movie was deeply moving. It's like I was there. And, in a way, I was. My brother was one of 3 students left in Hodges Hall dorm after the crash. He woke up Sunday morning and the players were all gone. It was a very emotional experience for me. I've watched it now 6 times.

Jan 10, 2008 19:26:00

Review 3 of 16

Calsunbear2 writes:

1of 4 Stars

The only reason you people actually liked this movie is because you're FROM Marshall. You're so blinded by your love for your school and history that you bought into this piece of crap movie. Look past that for what it really is: a Hollywood adaptation that is trying to tug at everyone's heart strings in order to make a buck. The person you should be made at is McG for making something that was a tragedy into complete Hollywood garbage.

Mar 2, 2007 02:27:55

Review 4 of 16

hhspony writes:

4of 4 Stars

Well, here goes another Native Hungtonian and Marshall Fan telling the reviewer he does not know what he is talking about. It is not JUST a football movie it is OUR STORY. Now the nation, and when it is released on DVD, the world will know this story. As the night of Nov. 14, 1970 is known as "The Crash", this movie will be known "The Movie" for us. But it has been my expierence that movies the fans think are good, the reviewers think otherwise. As others have said, according to the Herald-Dipatch, the cast and crew fell in love with the Tri-State. They wanted to do this story right. Thank you to them. WE ARE MARSHALL.

Feb 12, 2007 20:16:06

Review 5 of 16

MUFan74 writes:

4of 4 Stars

I hope nobody takes Traver's review of We Are Marshall seriously. Since he is with Rolling Stone I am guessing maybe he has smoked too many bowls of sensamillion and has destroyed too many brain cells. I can't imagine anyone not being moved by this movie, well unless they are just completely heartless or emotionless. Some of these reviewers are undoubtedly brain-numbed by watching 100s of movies every month, and this reviewer appears to be a prime example.

We Are Marshall is a true story, and even though parts of the movie may be Hollywoodized, it still reflects the heart and soul of what happened back in 1970 and 1971. Perhaps if time permitted to include Marshall's rise to championship status in the 90s it would have been a more complete metamorphisis, but the movie still is a moving tribute to courage, heart, and the human spirit. Anyone who doesn't have their heartstrings pulled during this movie must be a walking shell of a human being...Mr Travers !

I would urge everyone to see this movie, not because I am a Huntington resident or fan of Marshall, but because it is a good story, a true story, and will reveal a little piece of history that a lot of people know very little about. It will also reveal the heart of a small college and a town who went through tragedy and persevered until they achieved greatness. Watch this movie...you won't be disappointed.

Jan 8, 2007 06:40:29

Review 6 of 16

JDAlmonte23 writes:

Not Rated

Many of us have heard the story about the terrible plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970, which took the lives of 75 people all of whom had ties to a small West Virginia university named Marshall. The story in itself was interesting. Matthew McConaughey plays Coach Jack Lengyel who was hired to resurrect the football team and with it the spirit of the town. I must admit McConaughey portrayed Lengyel very well and stepped outside the repetitive characters he usually plays in movies and kept his shirt on (cudos to Matt Damon for calling him out on that on David Letterman). Either lack of direction or overall weak script turned this potentially great tribute into a notch just above a made for tv flick. Matthew Fox struggled at times to truly feel his role of Red Dawson, assistant coach to Lengyel and in turn should have given way in script to David Strathairn (school President Donald Dedmon), who does give a decent performance as he struggles to grasp his own sadness from the crash along with rebuilding a program many of the people who hired him dont want rebuilt. Why are people still hiring Anthony Mackie for anything. Lets hope he blossoms into something better as he portrays Jesse Owens in a self titled film due in 2008, didnt we have enough of him in 8 mile and Im sure all 15 people who saw Crossover might offer advice to walk away while he can still leave his home.

Jan 3, 2007 19:34:06

Review 7 of 16

MamaJen writes:

4of 4 Stars

I'm from Huntington and I was Extremely Pleased with the movie. Do we know how Jack Lengyel was in 1971 and that Matthew McCanaughey didn't nail his persona?
Check out http://www.herald-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006612260319

Jan 3, 2007 12:16:53

Review 8 of 16

lennon4lyfe writes:

Not Rated

Peter Travers is trash. I've seen his reviews for movies that are bound to become classics in their fields, and this is for sure one of them. 'We Are Marshall' was undoubtedly one of the best football movies mad in recent memory. Travers spits all over this movie like it's crap. IT is by far one of the best movies out there right now. Screw You Travers

peace and love, joe

Dec 30, 2006 19:50:46