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We Are Marshall [2006] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: McG Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Ian McShane, Anthony Mackie, David Strathairn Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£13.99~~ Buy New: £4.03 as of 22/11/2009 05:59 GMT details You Save: £9.96 (71%) New (10) from £4.03 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 7 reviews Sales Rank: 11327 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 126 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900835121 ASIN: B000VEFBCM Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Release Date: October 22, 2007 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review There seems to be no end to "beating-the-odds" American football movies these days, but iWe Are Marshall/i, based on a true story, is in the top tier of that clutch of movies. Matthew McConaughey plays Jack Lengyel, who becomes head coach--more or less by default--of Marshall University's rebuilding varsity American football team in Huntington, West Virginia, after the school's 37-member team and coaches (and a number of others) die in a plane crash in the Appalachian Mountains on November 14, 1970. Facing an indifferent college president (David Strathairn) ready to shut the football program down, a morose assistant coach (Matthew Fox of iLost/i fame), 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 (iCharlie's Angels/i) 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. i--Sally Giles/i

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next » A Real Gem February 18, 2008 A. Turner 11 out of 12 found this review helpful I love US sports movies, and as a big fan of American college football this was a movie I was looking forward to seeing. I was definitely not disappointed, this film is an emotional roller coaster, and I must confess to a good blub at certain points. McConaughey is not a big favourite of mine, but is outstanding as Jack Lengyl, the coach who tries to rebuild the devestated Marshall University football programme. He is a quirky character who provides some light relief, but McConaughey also shows Lengyl was a fine and dedicated coach, David Strathairn is also very good as the University Chancellor who decides to rebuild the football team against the wishes of many. This is a really good film, not just a good sports movie. WE-ARE-MARSHALL!!!!!! May 14, 2008 Gus (County Durham, UK) 3 out of 5 found this review helpful Uplifting and incitefull. br /If you are a football fan, then you just have to have this in your collection. br /This film epitomises everything that makes this the best sport in the world. br / The reviewer above me has summarised very well , but to add my 'two cents', would like to say, if you don't know much about (American) football , you can still watch this and come away knowing what has happened. Although there is some field action, the story focuses alot on the relationships within the team and how the townsfolk bounce back to make Marshall a force once again in the NCAA. br /Nice performance from Ian McShane too ;-) br /There is also a special feature; Legendary coaches~ how coaches overcome adversity, and a theatrical trailer. br /If you don't buy this film, at least rent it. br / Great film!! August 2, 2008 Cav (Christchurch, UK) 2 out of 3 found this review helpful This is a pretty straight-forward film that will never win any awards. But a movie doesn't have to win awards to be good. And this is a great example. The story is sweet and touching, and as another reviewer said, induces random moments of blubbing. The characters (for a pleasant change) are all decent, nice people, which helps you love the film even more. I wasn't really expecting much before I watched it, but We Are Marshall is just quality. Truly moving and heartfelt November 12, 2009 Traveller (Cheshire, UK) We Are Marsahll is the winner of the Heartland Film Festival's Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture "...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life." Heartland gave that award to this film. br / br /This film is based on a true and tragic story. On November 14th, 1970, the Marshall University football team, football coaches, athletic staff, key alumni, and friends were flying home to Huntington, West Virginia after an away game against East Carolina. Their plane crashed killing all seventy five (75) aboard. br / br /How do a University and a small town of 50,00 people respond to a massive tragedy that affected so many students and town residents? This movie is about their struggle to come to grips with that tragedy. br / br /Without bitter rancor and with humility, some felt the University should start up a new football team and persevere through a long rebuilding process to honor the dead. Others, again without rancor and with humility, believed that starting up a football team would be too painful a reminder of the tragedy. br / br /It was decided to start a new football team immediately and play the next season in 1971. This movie is primarily about the difficulties of the development of the team. br / br /Matthew McConaughey plays the new Head Coach brilliantly and believably. He is a combination of country bumpkin enthusiastic huckster and a wise man. And he does it simply because he believes - "Maybe I can help." He displays courage and perseverance and makes sacrifices with a career move that could throw him out of his beloved profession, head football coaching, forever. br / br /The town and University have to quickly break the Vince Lombardi-like notion that you play the game of football for one reason only - to win. They learn how you play the game matters, and even simply showing up is a kind of victory too. br / br /This is a compelling story well told and very moving. br / br / Close to excellent.... July 8, 2009 Peter A. Grace (Ash, Hampshire) We Are Marshall [2006] [DVD] br /So close to prefection......great film but still could have been better. br / br /Brilliant portrayal of a real heart wrenching true story. Unfortunately it missed the two really key elements in terms of the student demonstration (which was washed over far too quickly in the film) and the "end play" which really has been under cooked - which is very unusual for these films. br / br /McConaughey is brilliant and deserves a 5 star rating all by himself - but too often his role takes the front seat when Nate Ruffin's should be in the frontline. Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next »

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