We Are Marshall (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie, David Strathairn, Ian McShane
directed by: McG
directed by: McG
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/11/2008Run time: 131 minutesRating: Pg
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There seems to be no end to beating-the-odds football movies these days, and if they all peak with a breathless moment of anticipation during a clutch play, then We Are Marshall, based on a true story, has plenty of (mostly good) company. Matthew McConaughey plays Jack Lengyel, who becomes head coach--more or less by default--of Marshall University's rebuilding varsity football team in Huntington, W. Va., after the school's 37-member team and coaches (and a number of others) die in a plane crash in the Appalachian Mountains on Nov. 14, 1970. Facing an indifferent college president (David Strathairn) ready to shut the football program down, a morose assistant coach (Matthew Fox), and a charged-up player (Anthony Mackie) who missed the doomed flight due to an injury, Lengyel is faced with fielding a new team and putting the players through their paces. There are the usual, perhaps too-familiar, training montages and field action, but screenwriter Jamie Linden and director McG (Charlie's Angels) also draw some very good performances from the likes of Kate Mara and Ian McShane, contributing to an emotional tapestry conveying a powerful sense of how such a sizable loss affects a small community. --Tom Keogh
On the DVD
Introduced by director McG, "Legendary Coaches" (37 minutes) has real-life coach Jack Lengyel (portrayed in the film by Matthew McConaughey) recalling his time at Marshall and reading a letter he received from President Nixon.Then five championship coaches discuss their coaching philosophies and overcoming adversity: Bobby Bowden (Florida State football, and also portrayed in the film as the 1971 coach at West Virginia), Pat Summit (Tennessee women's basketball), Lute Olsen (Arizona men's basketball), George Horton (Cal State Fullerton baseball), and John Wooden (UCLA men's basketball).Also included are a current promotional spot for Marshall University and the theatrical trailer. --David Horiuchi
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/11/2008Run time: 131 minutesRating: Pg
Amazon.com:
There seems to be no end to beating-the-odds football movies these days, and if they all peak with a breathless moment of anticipation during a clutch play, then We Are Marshall, based on a true story, has plenty of (mostly good) company. Matthew McConaughey plays Jack Lengyel, who becomes head coach--more or less by default--of Marshall University's rebuilding varsity football team in Huntington, W. Va., after the school's 37-member team and coaches (and a number of others) die in a plane crash in the Appalachian Mountains on Nov. 14, 1970. Facing an indifferent college president (David Strathairn) ready to shut the football program down, a morose assistant coach (Matthew Fox), and a charged-up player (Anthony Mackie) who missed the doomed flight due to an injury, Lengyel is faced with fielding a new team and putting the players through their paces. There are the usual, perhaps too-familiar, training montages and field action, but screenwriter Jamie Linden and director McG (Charlie's Angels) also draw some very good performances from the likes of Kate Mara and Ian McShane, contributing to an emotional tapestry conveying a powerful sense of how such a sizable loss affects a small community. --Tom Keogh
On the DVD
Introduced by director McG, "Legendary Coaches" (37 minutes) has real-life coach Jack Lengyel (portrayed in the film by Matthew McConaughey) recalling his time at Marshall and reading a letter he received from President Nixon.Then five championship coaches discuss their coaching philosophies and overcoming adversity: Bobby Bowden (Florida State football, and also portrayed in the film as the 1971 coach at West Virginia), Pat Summit (Tennessee women's basketball), Lute Olsen (Arizona men's basketball), George Horton (Cal State Fullerton baseball), and John Wooden (UCLA men's basketball).Also included are a current promotional spot for Marshall University and the theatrical trailer. --David Horiuchi
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- We Are Marshall
Being a Marshall alum this movie had special meaning to me.Therefore, my rating may be a little high.However, regardless of whether you attended Marshall or not this is still an excellent movie.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!We Are Marshall!!!
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- Some strong performances, but not the best movie I've seen
Matthew Fox, and most memorably, Nate Ruffin, turn in very strong performances.Otherwise, this is an OK movie to watch with your sports-loving husband and not much else.Matthew McConaughey is creditable, but he was more dramatic on Oprah while promoting the movie.I know he believed in the project, I just wish he had a better script and director to work with.
Rating: - We Are Marshall
This is a very heart-warming story.The movie tells about a very tragic story that a new coach turns into joy, happiness and hope for students, faculty, and families. This is a type of movie that I can watch over and over.
Rating: - We Are Marshall
I liked the movie because it's a true story.I was a little disappointed, however, in Matthew McConahay(sp?)'s acting, and he is one of my favorites.Perhaps the coach he was playing actually had those mannerisms.Anyway, I would recommend it because it is a true story of triumphing over tragedy.
Rating: - We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall (Full Screen Edition)VG DVD, good seller
and really enjoyed the movie.Remember the event like it was yesterday.Actors did very excellent jobs.
- We Are MarshallBeing a Marshall alum this movie had special meaning to me.Therefore, my rating may be a little high.However, regardless of whether you attended Marshall or not this is still an excellent movie.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!We Are Marshall!!!
- Some strong performances, but not the best movie I've seenMatthew Fox, and most memorably, Nate Ruffin, turn in very strong performances.Otherwise, this is an OK movie to watch with your sports-loving husband and not much else.Matthew McConaughey is creditable, but he was more dramatic on Oprah while promoting the movie.I know he believed in the project, I just wish he had a better script and director to work with.
- We Are MarshallThis is a very heart-warming story.The movie tells about a very tragic story that a new coach turns into joy, happiness and hope for students, faculty, and families. This is a type of movie that I can watch over and over.
- We Are MarshallI liked the movie because it's a true story.I was a little disappointed, however, in Matthew McConahay(sp?)'s acting, and he is one of my favorites.Perhaps the coach he was playing actually had those mannerisms.Anyway, I would recommend it because it is a true story of triumphing over tragedy.
- We Are MarshallWe Are Marshall (Full Screen Edition)VG DVD, good seller
and really enjoyed the movie.Remember the event like it was yesterday.Actors did very excellent jobs.
