We Are Marshall
Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
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  1. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    88
    Filmmakers have presented an unvarnished drama about Marshall University and the people who love it, and the results are inspirational.

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User Score
8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 57
  3. Negative: 6 out of 57
  1. LawrenceM.
    1
    Cliched and stale. Note to movie execs: it's time to relegate all tragic "based on a true story," "overcoming human misery to ultimately succeed" Disney-fied movies to Lifetime. Note #2 to movie execs: stop casting Matthew McConaughey in any sort of drama role. Actually, in any role, for that matter.… Full Review »
  2. worleyjamers
    7
    One of my all-time favorite sport movies. It's such a tragic, touching story. I like the way this film balances plot and sport, with sports serving almost as a secondary element. Very touching film. Underrated/appreciated in so many ways.… Full Review »
  3. Nazgulero
    0
    I always think, man, if an actor performs badly, it is the fault of the director, and not the actor. I truly believe that actors are victim of poor scripts and poor directing. Matthew and the other talented men and women are thrown under the wheels of a horrible screenplay, with shallow dialogue, cliched characters, and superfluous, melodramatic sequences. I feel for these people...… Full Review »
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