We Are Marshall

Name: We Are Marshall
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: December 22, 2006
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Matthew Fox, Matthew McConaughey

2006

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 22, 2006 | PG

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Matthew Fox, Matthew McConaughey

Summary: For the team at Marshall University and the small West Virginia community around it, Marshall football is more than just a sport, it's a way of life. So, on a fateful night in 1970, when 75 members of the football team and coaching staff were killed in a plane crash, those left behind struggled to cope with the devastating loss. TheFor the team at Marshall University and the small West Virginia community around it, Marshall football is more than just a sport, it's a way of life. So, on a fateful night in 1970, when 75 members of the football team and coaching staff were killed in a plane crash, those left behind struggled to cope with the devastating loss. The grieving families found hope and strength in the leadership of Jack Lengyel (McConaughey), a young coach who was determined to rebuild Marshall's football program and, in the process, helped to heal a community. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: McG

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG

Runtime: 131 min

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Lawrence Toppman

Filmmakers have presented an unvarnished drama about Marshall University and the people who love it, and the results are inspirational. Read full review

Wesley Morris

The actor's (McConaughey) lovable exuberance is exactly what this heartsick movie needs. Read full review

Connie Ogle

Equally thrilling and wrenching, the film is an absolute must for anyone who loves sports and an eloquent explanation for those who don't understand what the fuss is about. Read full review

Scott Foundas

McG's Marshall lies at the nexus of Thornton Wilder and Norman Rockwell -- it's David Lynch without the irony -- and if he overdoes things a touch, there’s nothing disingenuous about it. Read full review

Peter Rainer

It's a powerful subject, but director McG and screenwriter Jamie Linden haul out every cliché in the playbook. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Matthew McConaughey injects some much needed life as the oddball coach who sets out to rebuild the football squad, and David Strathairn, Ian McShane, and Robert Patrick do their best with sketchy characters and artless dialogue. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

May not be a very enjoyable movie, but at least the badness is in good taste. Read full review

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DebbieW.

Dec 20, 2006

I think this was a wonderful movie to watch. Anytime a movie can cause extreme emotion either by causing laughter or tears, it was done well...

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LowellA.

Dec 23, 2006

As a student from Marshall and playing as an extra in the movie, this was a very emotional story and was very powerful to show how his town and school rose from the ashes to glory.

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TomB.

Jan 10, 2008

I felt I was there. My brother lived with the players who died. When he woke up on Sunday morning, he was one of 3 persons in Hodges Hall. The movie was exhilarating.

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BenS.

Dec 20, 2006

This was a good movie that accomplished what it set out to acomplish: gave some background on an interesting true story and developed it in a way that wasn't overly cheesy. Sure, there was some cheesy goodness, but not too much. All in all it was the kind of movie that keeps you This was a good movie that accomplished what it set out to acomplish: gave some background on an interesting true story and developed it in a way that wasn't overly cheesy. Sure, there was some cheesy goodness, but not too much. All in all it was the kind of movie that keeps you entertained and makes you feel as if your money getting the tickets was well spent. Not every movie can, or should, be the cinematic version of the Great American Novel. This was an interesting and entertaining movie that had me smiling at the end. That's what I really look for in my entertainment.… Expand

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bfoore90

Oct 14, 2017

The film suffers from your typical gridiron glory cliches but there is no denying this is represents a very strong film that is portrayed quite fantastically by Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox and the underrated Anthony Mackie. Matthew Fox, I feel shines the brightest here as he carries theThe film suffers from your typical gridiron glory cliches but there is no denying this is represents a very strong film that is portrayed quite fantastically by Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox and the underrated Anthony Mackie. Matthew Fox, I feel shines the brightest here as he carries the weight of the tragic events that proceeded over Southern Airways Flight 932 and the loss of the 1970 Marshall Football Team. The only problem really, it is brought down by some cliches that make it almost too cheesy for its own good.… Expand

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homer4president

Mar 13, 2015

Based on a true story, but still very formulaic. The film could have benefited from being grittier and more realistic. It manages to capture the strong and tragic emotions, but when it tries to be inspirational, it pulls out a series of tacky speeches and slow motion back slaps. The storyBased on a true story, but still very formulaic. The film could have benefited from being grittier and more realistic. It manages to capture the strong and tragic emotions, but when it tries to be inspirational, it pulls out a series of tacky speeches and slow motion back slaps. The story has a great beginning, setting up a town shattering tragedy. The build up is ominous, but still leaves room for surprise. The cast is littered with fantastic actors, from an unaccredited Robert Patrick, Ian McShane, and David Strathairn. Each of them plays their roles very well, and I liked the view of different townsfolk. It would have been nice to see more of the town, as McShane and Strathairn are two of the highlights. It also emphasized the painful loss and the needed hope. It does manage to raise some goosebumps, and its raw power is enough to propel it into the end zone. Moving, inspirational, but less than subtle.… Expand

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mikej.

Dec 30, 2006

This movie has no soul!! How dare the pompus jerks of hollywood re-create the pain and drama for those lost in Hunnington, WV Marshall plane crash. After moments of grief, it is all smiles and recruiting tall goofy basketball and soccer players. First of all, the cheerleader, the father, This movie has no soul!! How dare the pompus jerks of hollywood re-create the pain and drama for those lost in Hunnington, WV Marshall plane crash. After moments of grief, it is all smiles and recruiting tall goofy basketball and soccer players. First of all, the cheerleader, the father, and the 4th varstiy player might as well not be in the movie. They bring nothing but insinserity to the film. Im real sorry hunnington, but your cheerleader wearing the ring from her "true" love is inhibiting her from going to the party with the frat boys. Where is the darkness? At the end of the movie, the cinematic tricks have made you empathize with Marshall and make one believe it is a true feel good story. What about coach Lengyl spending only 3 years at Marshall, Red Dawson one. Coaching that football team, with the losing, was a disaster, and the coaches quit out as should have been expected. I wanted to see the pain of a coach who could never imagine how to empathize with a town ultimatly leading to his admitance of falure. I did not want to see Mathew Maconahay speak out of only the right side of his mouth!! Worst Sports Movie Ever!!… Expand

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