3.5/4  Inspirational And Well Done
We Are Marshall brings emotion and inspiration in a time when most sports movies fail, mostly because it's based on true events. In this clean, crisp, and entertaining film, the University of Marshall goes through a very tough time when a... (read full)

3/4  We are . . . Marshall!
This is a pretty good, moving historical tribute to the 1970 Marshall football team that perished in a tragic plane crash that killed nearly every player, coach, and booster. The film chronicles how Marshall overcomes the tragedy in the f... (read full)

3.5/4  we are great
This movie was so great even if you don't like sprts movies you'll like this one. The main reason why is that it just doesn't focus on football, it also focuses on what the city, university and the three surviving players coaches and coac... (read full)

3/4  We Are Marshall Quick Review
Another feel-good story that never gets too sentimental, but still carries enough emotion to make an impact. It also is helped by a great soundtrack. The acting is only so-so, but the story is the real star here.

4/5 overall pleased
  by tinkerbarbie (usa)
the dvd was only a penny plus 2.95 s& h so you cant beat that it came with case and dvd played perfectly the only complaint is that the case was cracked when i got it

4/5 How To Respond After Tragedy
  by Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
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


5/5 We Are Marshall
  by K. Nelson
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!!!

3/5 Some strong performances, but not the best movie I've seen
  by KP (Santa Fe, TX USA)
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.

5/5 We Are Marshall
  by Carolyn C. Hudson
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.