strong acting,but just a bit too long and a little slow at times

Rating: 9/10 (9 January 2008)

this is a pretty terrific movie.the acting is great there's tons of action,and there are even a few touches of lite humour.the movie is also very touching,and heartrending,especially near the beginning.it's hard to watch without becoming emotional since the movie is so intense.it's a true story about hope and faith and battling against the odds.but it doesn't hit you over the head with sentimentality,at least i didn't think so.there were probably some dramatic liberties taken to make the story more appealing for the contemporary audience,but i'm sure the gist of the story is accurate and intact.the only minor negative things i can say about this movie is that i felt it was too long and a bit slow at times.it can also be quite depressing,though that's too be expected due to the subject matter.still you prepare yourself for that.otherwise this is a movie well worth watching.i give We Are Marshall a strong 8.5/10