Review

by Japhet B

Great tear jerker

When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach (McConaughey) and his surviving players try to keep the American Football program alive. Fighting first against the administration, who want to shut down the team, and then playing against the tough teams at opposing schools, this film focuses on how the program started up again. New players are brought in, training montages take place, and of course, the team fights its way through the season. We Are Marshall deftly shows the suffering of this small town in Middle America, how those who survived try to move on, and most importantly, how the football team recovers. If you like Remember the Titans and Friday Night Lights, you’ll like We Are Marshall.