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The long-awaited movie on the life of former Razorback Brandon Burlsworth opens in selected theaters on August 26th, but the current Razorbacks got a sneak preview of the film Friday night and their reviews are really strong.
It’s pretty cool to see the current players (especially the offensive linemen), who were not yet school age when Burlsworth was an All-American in 1998, relive what’s hopefully a real glimpse of a truly great piece of Razorback history. (I have not seen the movie yet, but I was in high school in 1998 and remember Burlsworth very well.)
Here’s some of the team’s reaction:
Our crew loved the private showing to new release #Greaterthemovie
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) August 20, 2016
Any college football fan will love it! #WoooPig pic.twitter.com/to411B8akD
#Greaterthemovie is worth the watch, great story and film!
— Dan Skipper (@DanSkipper70) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie WOW.. Speechless.. Must see. Brought tears to my eyes and butterflies to my stomach. #WOOPIG #Burlsworth
— Drew Morgan (@drewmorgan15) August 20, 2016
Got a better understanding after watching #greaterthemovie.com of who Brandon Burlsworth rly was. Unbelievable story and a great movie #WPS
— Hjalte Froholdt (@HFroholdt) August 20, 2016
Enjoyed seeing #greaterthemovie with the team tonight, such an inspirational story
— Frank Ragnow (@KNARFWONGAR) August 20, 2016
Just got to see a great movie about a Razorback legend! Brandon Burlsworth was an unbelievable man #Greaterthemovie #mustsee
— KWalk (@KWalkBeastMode) August 20, 2016
Great perspective into the life of Brandon Burlsworth and what he stood for. #GreaterTheMovie
— Bijhon Jackson (@BijhonJ) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie was a great film and message about perseverance and dedication. I encourage everyone to watch it #Burlsworth
— Dwayne Eugene Jr. (@D_Eugene35) August 20, 2016
It's amazing what God can do in our lives.#Greaterthemovie was a great reminder about what true faith looks like. God is good
— Dwayne Eugene Jr. (@D_Eugene35) August 20, 2016
One of the best movies I have ever seen. Phenomenal story behind it. I strongly recommend everybody go see #Greaterthemovie
— Cole Kelley (@ColeKelley10) August 20, 2016
everybody please go see the Brandon Burlsworth movie entitled 'Greater'. you won't be disappointed! #GreaterTheMovie
— spook (@W_Gragg11) August 20, 2016
Wow! Just finished watching #Greaterthemovie with the team! I truly consider it an honor to say that Burls was my teammate and friend!
— Coach Lunney, Jr (@BarryLunneyJr) August 20, 2016
S/o to #greaterthemovie.com it's an amazing movie !!
— Henre' Toliver (@RAE_Toliver5) August 20, 2016
Had the pleasure of watching @greaterthemovie with all of my teammates this evening! It was inspirational and moving, I highly recommend it.
— Jake Heinrich (@JAKEHEINRICH1) August 20, 2016
Had a special premier with the team tonight, the movie was inspiring. I'd recommend you watch it. #Greaterthemovie pic.twitter.com/5ZskW2I6K9
— Paul Ramirez #76 (@RazorRamirez) August 20, 2016
Everyone needs to see #Greaterthemovie inspiring story about an amazing razorback!
— Hayden Johnson (@Hayden__johnson) August 20, 2016
Just watched Greater, the story of Brandon Burlsworth, with the team. Great movie and even greater story!#greaterthemovie.com
— Adam McFain (@McFain_48) August 20, 2016
@RazorbackFB taking in a private screening of @greaterthemovie #WPS #Greaterthemovie pic.twitter.com/9yBhSUkXNm
— Mark (@MarkTaurisani) August 19, 2016
In case you’d like to watch the trailer for Greater again or for the first time, here it is: