...would've benefited from the presence of virtually any other actor in the central role...

We Are Marshall is not a bad movie; it is a potentially nice, familiar movie unfortunately marred by the unspeakably awful performance of Matthew McConaughey.

A sentimental, simplistically inspiring movie that leans heavily on Matthew McConaughey's substantial energy and charisma for its success.

Despite its best intentions, there is much in We Are Marshall that holds it back from being the best it can be.

What allows We Are Marshall to stand above many of the other 2006 sports movies is both the undeniable power of the story itself and the strong ensemble McG gathered to tell it.

We Are Marshall is the kind of movie that not only believes in the goodness of humankind, but makes you believe it, too.

That McG makes it vital and energetic, and not morose or preachy, shows a director on top of his game.

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'We Are Marshall' is both better than it has a right to be and still feels somewhat disappointing.

As exciting and well staged as the on-field action is (finally, a football movie gives the field goal kicker the respect he's due!), I was more taken by what was happening off the field.