While Ernie's on-field accomplishments were extraordinary, it was the environment in which he struggled to achieve them that makes him the worthy subject of a motion picture.
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is.
70
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
Thanks to a rock-solid performance by Dennis Quaid, nice historical touches and energetic direction by Gary Fleder, the tried-and-true formula is given a welcome shot of adrenaline.
67
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Has Dennis Quaid really never played a college football coach before? With his handsome, craggy face and likable intensity, he was born for the job, and he's the main attraction in The Express.
60
Variety
Variety
Crowdpleasing and oh-so-predictable.
58
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
It's a fine moral and an admirable statement, but it's the portrait of an icon rather than the story of the person thrust into that position.