Comments about ‘Man of the hour Larry Gelwix’

The American family has few friends in Hollywood. This film is a wonderful exception. Take your kids to see it.

Congrats..
I was impressed with him on both sides of the street 30 years ago..

This is one movie I will actually pay to see in the theater! Sounds good.

My wife went to Highland, and though we live in Idaho now, we went opening day to this film. It was much better than I expected. Sean Farris is a good actor, and this story definitely had heart and you really connected with the characters. If you haven't seen it you should give it a try.

Thank you for your willingness to spend countless hours, instilling such wonderful values in our youth. The message the movie has shown to the world is one of much importance to this selfish world of sports.

Thank you Larry. I still have my team photo hanging in my living room from nearly 20 years ago. Larry defines positive role model. I know my life would have turned out different if I didn't play Highland Rugby and learn from him.

Very good film. Entertaining without being preachy. Good acting. Good story. Great for 8 year olds and up. Adults too.

I attended Highland and played rugby for Coach Gelwix in 1981. The program was relatively new then and it's exciting to see what has happened since.

One thing most people don't realize is that Gelwix also coached football in those days with a guy by the name of Coach Dupaix, who is now Skyline's football coach. Coach Dupaix and Coach Gelwix teach the same principles and have similar styles. No wonder Skyline football and Highland Rugby are championship programs.

I played for Skyline Rugby in the 1994. I loved our battles against Highland. We were actually competitive even though we lost everytime. I know Coach Gelwix also, he is a good guy. I wish I could have played for him. I will definitely see this movie.

My wife and I saw the movie Oct 3. It was excellent. We recommend it to everyone. Keep up the great work, Coach.

I had no idea he was LDS let alone a seminary teacher. Surprising, he always came across to me as a man of the world and I don't mean that in a bad way, I went to Columbus Travel and met him once in person.

Congragulations Larry Gelwix

My family watched Forever Strong lastnight.
I thought it was going to be another dry Utah made movie that I didn't expect much. I was wrong.
The moral message protrayed is so powerful I recommend anyone with young adult and children in their home to see it together.

I see very few movies in the theatre. In fact the last one before "Forever Strong" was the last of the StarWars Trilogy (Revenge of the Sith). This movie had a good story. Some of the acting was marginal but the lead was excellent. Some of the teenage actors with alcohol was a poor situational performance. Overall, I will watch this with my boys when they get older and I will own it when made available on disk. I feel it is good to support such films. I somehow left the film thinking that it probably didn't do justice to the man or the program. I bet it would make a better 2 hour documentary than a movie.....

Larry you're the man. Thank you for being my coach for 2 years. I'll never forget playing at Highland with a such a high quality group of guys. Working our butts off and never lying. Great lessons for life. Thank you.

Larry is a rare treasure. I'm so glad that his marvelous contribution is finally being recognized, and in such a beautiful film. Larry is one of those unusual teachers who realize that he's helping young men build a life, not just win a game.

I've heard of and admit to watching some of those bring a box of Kleenex with you "chick flicks". I've also seen the action packed I'm deaf from the sound of explosions and gun fire "guy flicks". Forever Strong is the ultimate combo/hybrid of the two. I call it the "Gick Flick". As a guy, attending this film, the lump in your throat, wipe your eyes moments occur a little over half way through the film so you have pleanty of time to regain your composure and look tough again for a triumphant resolute ending. You'll be dry eyed by the time the film is finished. GREAT FILM!!!

To Coach Gelwix,

I know nothing about rugby and do not pretend to know anything about it. But if you have that type of effect on boys, than I say well done. I look forward to seeing the movie. We need more coaches like you who care more about the boys and less about the winning.

I also saw the movie on opening night. I didn't fully know the story behind it, but I knew several people who had played the team. I was very impressed with the entertainment value of the movie. Cinematography, screenplay, and acting were definately big budget Hollywood quality. I can't wait for it to come out on DVD. I'm sure it will become a favorite of my family.

I went to Highland and my brother and many of my friends played Highland Rugby and it made them who they are -- Thanks Coach Gelwix for representing all that you do with such dignity and power.

I thought the movie was going to be dumb, but it was great!!! It made me wish that I had coaches that cared more about each individual rather than about winning only (and winning however necessary). Men like this coach are unique and deserve national recognition.