The Alamo (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Emilio EchevarrÃa, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson
directed by: John Lee Hancock
directed by: John Lee Hancock
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A DRAMATIC, TRUE STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST MOMENTOUS BATTLES IN AMERICAN HISTORY. THE ALAMO IS A TALE OF A HANDFUL OF MEN WHO STOOD UP FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVED IN & MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE - FIGHTING FOR THEIR COUNTRY.
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Despite a troubled production history including a switch in directors, budget overruns, and delayed release dates, The Alamo turned out to be a remarkably intelligent mini-epic of corrective historical biography. Dispensing with the grandiose myth-making of previous films on this subject (including John Wayne's gung-ho 1960 version), this well-written film breathes new, credibly dimensional life into the stodgy legends of Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton), Jim Bowie (Jason Patric), and Lt. Col. William Travis (Patrick Wilson), who fought with 185 Anglo-"Texican" settlers (some historians claim their numbers were closer to 250) during the bloody 13-day siege by 5,000 Mexican soldiers at the titular San Antonio mission-turned-fortress in 1836. While Gen. Sam Houston (Dennis Quaid) anguishes over military strategy and reluctantly withholds much-needed support, the Alamo defenders face the unbeatable multitudes commanded by Mexican Gen. Santa Anna (Emilio Echevarria), and the screenplay (on which John Sayles was an early contributor, when Ron Howard was slated to direct) allows the central heroes to reveal a richer, more substantial humanity beneath their mythic reputations. Tackling his biggest production to date, director John Lee Hancock (who previously worked with Quaid on The Rookie) reportedly shot 100 hours of footage, so it's almost miraculous that this 135-minute battle drama is so evenly balanced in telling its oft-told tale. Thornton was deservedly singled out for his fine performance, and Dean Semler's cinematography is Oscar-worthy throughout. Of course, any film about the Alamo necessarily includes speculative history, and this one's no exception, but it's got a ring of truth that previous versions conspicuously lacked. --Jeff Shannon
A DRAMATIC, TRUE STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST MOMENTOUS BATTLES IN AMERICAN HISTORY. THE ALAMO IS A TALE OF A HANDFUL OF MEN WHO STOOD UP FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVED IN & MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE - FIGHTING FOR THEIR COUNTRY.
Amazon.com:
Despite a troubled production history including a switch in directors, budget overruns, and delayed release dates, The Alamo turned out to be a remarkably intelligent mini-epic of corrective historical biography. Dispensing with the grandiose myth-making of previous films on this subject (including John Wayne's gung-ho 1960 version), this well-written film breathes new, credibly dimensional life into the stodgy legends of Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton), Jim Bowie (Jason Patric), and Lt. Col. William Travis (Patrick Wilson), who fought with 185 Anglo-"Texican" settlers (some historians claim their numbers were closer to 250) during the bloody 13-day siege by 5,000 Mexican soldiers at the titular San Antonio mission-turned-fortress in 1836. While Gen. Sam Houston (Dennis Quaid) anguishes over military strategy and reluctantly withholds much-needed support, the Alamo defenders face the unbeatable multitudes commanded by Mexican Gen. Santa Anna (Emilio Echevarria), and the screenplay (on which John Sayles was an early contributor, when Ron Howard was slated to direct) allows the central heroes to reveal a richer, more substantial humanity beneath their mythic reputations. Tackling his biggest production to date, director John Lee Hancock (who previously worked with Quaid on The Rookie) reportedly shot 100 hours of footage, so it's almost miraculous that this 135-minute battle drama is so evenly balanced in telling its oft-told tale. Thornton was deservedly singled out for his fine performance, and Dean Semler's cinematography is Oscar-worthy throughout. Of course, any film about the Alamo necessarily includes speculative history, and this one's no exception, but it's got a ring of truth that previous versions conspicuously lacked. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating: - Misses just a bit
I think that this movie is perhaps the best attempt to show what happened at the Alamo yet produced.It shows most of the people involved in the battle as real people and not just cartoon images.
I have one problem- the casting of Sam Houston.Dennis Quaid is totally wrong, and makes Houston look like some kind of brooding idiot.
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- the alamo
movie was in excellent condition,and was delivered in just a few days. i would buy from this person again.
Rating: 
- Messed up Menu
Ave yourself some money and don't buy this particular DVD. Maybe it's just my DVD player, but the menu and time tracking on this DVD is so messed up, I couldn't figure out where the movie began and ended. Perhaps they tried something 'clever' that doesn't work on all DVD players.
Rating: -The Alamo
The movie is about the Mexican War. The war was fought between thousands of Mexicans and a few hundred Texans for the ownership of Texas. The Texas army was lead by three historical commanders William Travis, James Bowie and David Crockett. At the end of the movie, the Texans won the battle, even though they were highly out numbered.
Overall I enjoyed the movie because the acting and the scenery was amazing. Billy Bob Thornton truly understood his role as David Crockett and personalized ... Read More
Rating: - Wonderful History in a capsule
Outstanding!!!
PS Read the 5 star reviews. After reviewing all the Alamo
movies and most of the historical aspects that I could find, the above is the best summation I could come up with!
Don't just watch this show, study it. It will be very satisfying to every American!
- Misses just a bitI think that this movie is perhaps the best attempt to show what happened at the Alamo yet produced.It shows most of the people involved in the battle as real people and not just cartoon images.
I have one problem- the casting of Sam Houston.Dennis Quaid is totally wrong, and makes Houston look like some kind of brooding idiot.
- the alamomovie was in excellent condition,and was delivered in just a few days. i would buy from this person again.
- Messed up MenuAve yourself some money and don't buy this particular DVD. Maybe it's just my DVD player, but the menu and time tracking on this DVD is so messed up, I couldn't figure out where the movie began and ended. Perhaps they tried something 'clever' that doesn't work on all DVD players.
-The AlamoThe movie is about the Mexican War. The war was fought between thousands of Mexicans and a few hundred Texans for the ownership of Texas. The Texas army was lead by three historical commanders William Travis, James Bowie and David Crockett. At the end of the movie, the Texans won the battle, even though they were highly out numbered.
Overall I enjoyed the movie because the acting and the scenery was amazing. Billy Bob Thornton truly understood his role as David Crockett and personalized ... Read More
- Wonderful History in a capsuleOutstanding!!!
PS Read the 5 star reviews. After reviewing all the Alamo
movies and most of the historical aspects that I could find, the above is the best summation I could come up with!
Don't just watch this show, study it. It will be very satisfying to every American!
