You feel for the Marshall team, and probably for another 4 weeks your buddies will work the phrase "we are Marshall" in every conversation. The acting is decent, and it's gripping enough for you not to think "Ugh, not another lame McConaughey flick.
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We Are Marshall
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Conventional football drama doesn't quite score.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About We Are Marshall
Parents need to know that tweens and teens who like sports movies may very well want to see this emotional drama, which is based on a real-life 1970 plane crash that killed 75 people from a small West Virginia university, including football team members and staff. The crash is rendered in an instant (as an electrical "zap"); viewers then see flaming wreckage in the woods as firemen shake their heads (no bodies, just sadness). Mourning, often angrily expressed, takes place at funerals, over meals, and during football practice. The film includes some iffy language ("damn," "s--t," and "hell"), as well as tension among players, coaches, and boosters. In one scene, players drink a case of beer, bonding in their drunkenness.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of sports movies. Why do audiences like them? Families can also talk about how the different characters in the movie deal with the tragedy. What's the best way to honor the memory of the dead players and coaches?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Not entirely a sports movie...good drama though
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
inspirational film.
This movie appeals to teens and adults alike. I think it is a inspirational film about a tragic accident and how a town overcomes. Love it and recommend it as a family movie for parents with teens.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Go Herd or Go Home
We Are Marshall rocks! My sister is a senior there! She plays softball! She rocks my world!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Okay, But Sad
Even though it is somewhat boring, it is a good movie. Watch it with your family.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
WE ARE MARSHALL!
This movie is about a college that has lost to the worst team. So, head coach gets on the plane plane crashes with 63-69? men on-board. Blahh Blahh Blahh anyway they recover and build up another football team. 4 stars out of me!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good Movie
I don't usaly watch football movies but this one had mathue macony so I dicided to give it a try... And it was great. you should definetly watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I teared up and laughed alternately
This movie has very touching sincere moments but also funny ones. It has the funniest use of a cuss word I've ever heard. That's the problem for little kids: There is language. I'm not sure younger kids will even find this an interesting movie anyway so find another movie for them. older kids, teens, and adults check out this movie
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I disagree with them it was at least a 4 star
Good movie if you liked Rudy you'll love this it has no sexuality in any way breif violent dialogue concerning tragic deaths and about 8 sh* words which ade it pg.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
good
really good movie. must see
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
how did this get 2 stars?
great movie for kids 8 and up because of plain crash and some swearing 5 stars. Rated PG-violence, language.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I cried. Great story-line.
The tragedy and how it effected so many in the community really tugged at my heartstrings. To see how they were able to bounce-back should encourage anyone.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
I cried and cheered the football team and university
I cried and cheered the Marshall Univerity Teams and student for over coming their tragedity. I am so glad they became one of the best football teams in the ninties. They honored the fallen teammates and coaches and alumini. dollbaby
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
I cried so hard a must see for everyone
I am from West Virginia and I will buy the DVD if it kills me. It was so hard to watch but I loved it so much. Everyone must watch this even the little kids so long as the adult talks to them about the issues but they aren’t that big of a deal. so sad!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I LOVED IT!!!
This movie was very close to my heart. My mom and my grandparents almost got on the plane that crashes in this movie but decided last minute to drive home. I thought the actors in the movie did a great job playing their roles. I think that this is the best movie in 2006.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
One of the best movies of 2006
Very emotional movie, well done. Honestly told. One of the most touching movies I have seen.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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Good
Despite the fact that there was one use of s--t, it was a good movie.
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
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