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We Are Marshall [DVD]

Matthew McConaughey (Actor), Matthew Fox (Actor), McG (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Kate Mara, David Strathairn, Ian McShane
  • Directors: McG
  • Format: PAL, Import
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Run Time: 126 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B007SDX2RK
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 214,673 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Brand New & Factory Sealed. Region 2 PAL (UK & Europe). IMPORTANT: This is the official Czech release. The front cover is exactly as pictured and the back cover has Czech text. However, the disc itself has full English menus and the ORIGINAL ENGLISH SOUNDTRACK - GUARANTEED > > > > > There seems to be no end to "beating-the-odds" American football movies these days, but We Are Marshall, 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 "Lost" 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 (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. --Sally Giles

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem 18 Feb 2008
By A. Turner
Format:DVD
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly moving and heartfelt 12 Nov 2009
By Traveller
Format:DVD
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.... Read more ›
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars We Are Marshall 4 Feb 2010
By Rinz
Format:DVD
This is one of the best movies I've ever seen and related to. After I saw it, I invited some close friends over the next day and made them watch it. It might seem long and some might find it a bit boring but in my opinion a brilliant true story about love, friendship, survival and team spirit does not need timing. I didnt find it a sports movie, I found it one about life in general, and if you come from a small tight town you will relate to it a lot. Definitely worth a watch for everyone.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great film!! 2 Aug 2008
By Cav
Format:DVD
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A moving movie 8 Oct 2012
By ROBIES
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a moving movie, better than I expected.
I bought it because there is Ian McShane in the cast, but I enjoyed all the story.
I'm very satisfied about both the item and the service.
It's always a pleasure to purchase from you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars we are marshall 1 Aug 2012
By si
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film is really good , a true story and you cannot keep your eyes of it.The only thing is the disc was loose when arrived.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film 10 Jan 2011
By Lewis
Format:DVD
This is a very moving account of what happened to a college football team in Virginia.
A great film and although it doesn't show that much football, it makes up for it by showing the determination of a few people to make the town smile again and rebuild the football programe at the school, as based on a true story.
Great performance by all and as a fan of US sports films and US sports especially American Football (college and NFL) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Close to excellent.... 8 July 2009
By Peter A. Grace
Format:DVD
We Are Marshall [2006] [DVD]
So close to prefection......great film but still could have been better.

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.

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.
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