Overall, I felt the movie had good emotional impact as evident by the quiet solitude as people exited the movie. Acting was better than average.

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2006)

I was a high school senior when this tragic event happened. I remember the news was headlines all over the country. I attended Marshall summers 1995 - 2000 and so have a connection to the school and was excited to see the movie. My wife and I both enjoyed the movie, a terrific spotlight on the rebuilding of lives and the community. There were enough light-hearted moments to balance the emotional scenes. Matthew McConaughey was good in the lead role as the new coach. David Strathairn as the president of Marshall had some good moments too. Also enjoyed seeing some of the "landmarks" I remember from my time there, including the memory fountain. The mood was very reflective and quiet as people exited the movie. Go Herd!