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An epic that evokes films such as HOW THE WEST WAS WON and DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE ALAMO details the key 1863 battle fought to win Texas...
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An epic that evokes films such as HOW THE WEST WAS WON and DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE ALAMO details the key 1863 battle fought to win Texas from the Mexican government. Originally constructed as a Spanish mission, the Alamo provided a secure post between Texas settlements and the troops of General Santa Anna (Emilio Echevarria), protecting the scores of people working to develop the budding territory, including Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton), James Bowie (Jason Patric), and Sam Houston (Dennis Quaid). But when it was left in the care of an inexperienced leader, the men stationed at the Alamo found themselves in a deadly ambush by Santa Anna. With an insurmountable advantage in strategy and sheer numbers, Santa Anna led the complete slaughter of Alamo forces, an act that incited the ire of Houston who initiated the turnaround that brought Santa Anna's quick defeat. <br> <br> Thornton provides a standout performance as Davy Crockett, who had gained notoriety as an adventurer, rumored to have jumped the M...
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| Key Information | |
| Stars | Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson |
| Actors | Emilio Echevarria, Jordi Molla, Marc Blucas |
| Available Formats | DVD, VHS |
| Directors | John Lee Hancock, John Sayles |
| UPC | 786936229035, 786936229103, 786936242126 |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Release Date | 2004 |
| Running Time | 2hr 17min |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
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| Screenwriter | John Lee Hancock, Leslie Bohem, Stephen Gaghan |
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| Professional Reviews | (04/09/2004, p.33, Roger Ebert): "[Featuring] one of Billy Bob Thornton's best performances....[The] intimate hand-to-hand conflict is balanced by awesome long shots...", (04/09/2004, p.8E, Mike Clark): "Thornton is excellent and now seems genetically incapable of being anything less than great in any role he takes.", (04/09/2004, p.C1, Manohla Dargis): "Thornton plays his part for the movie moment, not for history....The actor perfectly fulfills the need for the character to be both empathetic and entertaining.", (04/09/2004, p.E1, Elvis Mitchell): "Mr. Thornton plays Crockett with a disarming self-awareness; he deals with the gantlet of mockery he must endure with an appreciative graciousness.", (04/16/2004, p.54-5, Lisa Schwarzbaum): "Indeed, as played by Billy Bob Thornton with an oaken bucketful of born-on-a-mountaintop charisma, the Tennessee native emerges as a legend.", (10/01/2004, p.140, Kevin Maher): "[With] a standout performance from Thornton -- his Crockett has both tremulous self-doubt and charisma..." |
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The "best doomed defense of the Alamo movie" is faint praise
Pros: historical accuracy, cinematography, DVD bonus features, Thornton, Mollà Cons: some klunky dialogue, confusing first half hour Bottom Line: Greatest Texican Movie?
Pros: Hancock pays tribute to the legends of the Alamo... Cons: Wholesome entertainment for the family... Bottom Line: The Alamo
Pros: most everything, Billy Bob Thornton in particular Cons: duration, cheesy lines, and an over-powering score Bottom Line: Remember A Hollywood Classic!
Pros: The Performances, The Battle Sequence, The Accuracy. What more could you ask for? Cons: Some cliches but what movie doesn't have one or two. Bottom Line: Not your daddy's Alamo
Pros: Everything is topnotch. Historically faithful. Cons: Not for the fidgety nor for people who like their history disneyfied. Bottom Line: A historical classic
Pros: Billy Bob Thornton, accurate events and script, excellent battle scenes Cons: a little slow at times & hard to get into at first, more character background Read More at Epinions.com Hollywood Remembers the Alamo
Pros: Historically pretty accurate; Billy Bob Thornton's portrayal of Davy Crockett Cons: Some parts move slowly; Some situations are not explained. Bottom Line: Are you ready to go back to The Alamo?
Pros: Billy Bob Thornton is King once again. Historically accurate. Cons: Goes on for a little long, first half hour is really slow. Bottom Line: I THOUGHT it would be good and I was right!
Pros: Billy Bob did a GREAT job; other actors, too. Good story, historically accurate. Cons: Some minor confusing parts. Conflict between Bowie and Travis tedious. Bottom Line: The Moose Hole - Remember 'The Alamo' for What It Is
Pros: Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, historically accurate script Cons: could have been more graphic, more insight into after events Bottom Line: |
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