Greater (2016) Reviews

• Awesome Film

  sallyhennard2016-08-29

  I grew up in Harrison and I was so touched by this film. Growing up with the real Marty, I saw a soft spoken and gentle soul. I never knew the hardships of his family dynamics. I cried and laughed through the whole film and was moved that this family opened up to be transparent for the world to see. When leaving the theater, most were crying and saying that they loved it. From a retired high school counselor's view, this is a must see for our youth. The struggles they deal with need to be seen as motivation and not stumbling blocks. This is an encouraging message to all! Brandon not only worked hard academically and athletically, he stood firm in his values and morals. I hope this message resonates loud to the audience to not be afraid of going against what is popular for the greater good.

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• Loved it!

  hagoodphotography2016-08-26

  The movie GREATER was better than I ever could've imagined. Chris Severio did an excellent job portraying Brandon, Leslie Easterbrook was amazing at playing Barbara, and Neal McDonough gave his best performance to date as Marty Burlsworth. Nick Searcy is the dark horse of the movie - trying to make Marty (Neal McDonough) doubt his faith in God - allowing this to happen to his brother. Even if you don't like football, this story is one that proves that hard work pays off. More importantly, it is about faith and why bad things happen to good people. You will cry, you will laugh, but most of all, you will leave wanting to be a better person yourself.

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• Finally, a movie worth watching

  pamyers-907712016-08-26

  The movie flow, acting, story line, actors, and levels of inference are all spot on. Is it the "perfect" movie? Of course not, but in the middle of all the overwhelming garbage being spewed out in the last decade, this is a breath of fresh air. Truly, in a time when the movies being made from the big studios seem to be ripe with blood, guts, sex, ghosts, demons, and mindless trash, this movie reminds us that the best stories are the real ones. I don't intend to go line by line critiquing the movie, just to give this a simple recommendation to go see it. No heavy handed words needed. Well done to all involved in this production, my wife and I really enjoyed it.

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• Great Family Movie

  rolf-195802016-08-26

  WOW- the true story of Brandon Burlsworth is compelling and one that deserves to be seen. Bring your family. Hard work and persistence pays off for Brandon as this unlikely football star gets drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. You will laugh and you will cry. If you like "Rudy" and Frank Capra pictures. You will love Greater. The movie takes place in Arkansas. A poor kid with a dream to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. The football scenes are good. The character development of his teammates move you from anger and frustration to joy and inspiration.

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• The real story is even more amazing

  txvskip2016-08-31

  Greater is based on the real life of Brian Burlsworth - the greatest walk on in the history of college football. The movie is good, but the multiple flashback sequences are a bit distracting as are the multiple conversations with "the farmer" who I guess is supposed to represent temptation or doubt or Satan. The movie never really addresses who the whittling farmer is supposed to be. When you watch this movie you'll think some of the scenes are a bit hokey and that no one is that dedicated or that "good". I've talked to people that knew Brian and they say the movie doesn't even begin to show what an amazing, dedicated, and courageous person Brian was in real life. The truth is we don't have enough people like Brian on this planet and his death at such a young age was truly tragic. It's nice to see something at the movies where the basic message is believe in yourself and work hard for what you want in life. Brian's life was an inspiration - at the end of the movie they list some of the foundations and charities started in his honor.

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