A Movie About The Human Spirit

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2007)

In this post 9-11 world we need to remember the good and moral qualities we possess as humans. Therefore, I believe only someone made of stone would not see the story of Marshall University and Huntington, W.V. as a great true example of the uplifting human spirit we should all let rise to the top in us.
That said, how is the movie? Simply put...Sincere and impressive! I think the actors, especially Matthew McConaughey as head coach Jack Lengyel, depict what happened in very real terms so as you feel you're watching those people. I wasn't sure McConaughey had it in him to do such a moving portrayal...Bravo! Matthew Fox also does well, but he is doing "intense with conflict" which is what he does so well on Lost, thus his acting was not nearly as impressive as McConaugheys.
I recommend this movie to everyone regardless of age, race, and gender. What Marshall University did was so important and how the movie represents it is so touching...It's one movie I wish for all of humanity to absorb so that our world might be, like Marshall University, the best we can be.