We Are Marshall (2006)

We R Marshall DVD

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We are Marshall

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. November 25, 2008

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. November 15, 2008

We are all Marshall!

This movie is based on a true story. In 1971, a charter plane carrying the entire Marshall university football team + the coaching staff and trainers crashed. There were no survivors. It was a tragedy that shook the entire nation in a way that the United State would not experience again until the shootings @ VA Tech a few yrs ago.

In the aftermath, there was much consternation as to whether Marshall would even continue its football program - at least in the near-term. Enter an eccentric coach (played brilliantly by Matthew McConaughey) who finds that he must literally rebuild a football program. I'm not talking a typical rebuilding program where a coach takes over a losing program & has very few good players to work with. Rather, I'm talking about rebuilding a program which lacks the actual PLAYERS.

Even more importantly, the new coach is tasked with lifting the spirits of the team, the students of the university & the entire town of Huntington, West Virginia. In this way, this is one of those films in which sports can transcend the travails of life & become a metaphor.

This is one of the more powerful sports movies I've ever seen. What makes it more poignant than a great many sports flicks is the fact that it actually happened - there is nothing in the film that can be said to be contrived. If you're looking for a sports film that's in the same vein as Remember the Titans (Widescreen Edition), Friday Night Lights (Widescreen Edition) and Glory Road (Widescreen Edition), check this one out. For two hours you'll be a part of Marshall, whether you went there or not! November 3, 2008

Movies about football are better than the real thing

Based on a true story, this movie is about a town healing from a shocking tradegy where 65 people were killed in a plane crash. People wanted hope and hope came in the form of football. Football unified the community, gave sense of purpose, a team too believe in, an escape from the drudger of steel production, and a wholesome sense of value. The President convinced the NCAA to play freshmen, a move that would lead to his dismisal. The President finds a coach willing to rebuild the team.

The story is not about winning, or building a fearsome reputation, or finding superstar players. The WV football team was below average in stats and win/loss, but big on heart, courage, and determination. A senior determined to play despite a shoulder injury - and being told, he did enough. A belief in the Power I formation, theory not practice. No big payoff leading to a championship, but the restoration of a dream. The story is about determination, dreaming of greatness, compassion during loss, and the desire too raise a family.

The higher quality dreams of escaping to California, return of an engagement ring, loss of a son, leaving small town culture, and moving forward symbolizes the thrust of the movie.

September 19, 2008

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