Solid Film

Rating: 7/10 (14 December 2006)

I saw an advance screening of the movie tonight. I felt that overall the film was very solid. My major beef with the film was that it was somewhat depressing all the way through. I was hoping for a real "feel good" ending but was a bit disappointed. The movie tried to come across as a story of triumph and perseverance in a time of great difficulty for Marshall University. I would say it did an OK job of this, but I was never able to get over the depressing undertones that were present throughout the movie. Overall I would give the movie a rating of slightly better than average. If you are looking for a dramatic sports film with a big name headlining (Matthew McConaughey) you will really enjoy the experience.