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Some Clarifications,
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This review is from: The Alamo (Widescreen Edition) (2004) (DVD)
After reading some of the reviews, it is clear that some of you do not understand "The Alamo." First of all, it is NOT a REMAKE of the John Wayne version (Now fondly referred to as the WAYNEAMO). Even though the title is the same, it is in reference to the Shrine of Texasand the events that took place there, not a previous film. This movie stands on its own merit. Saying the Alamo is a remake of the Wayne version, is like saying that "Saving Private Ryan" is a remake of "The Longest Day" or "D-Day, the 6th of June." Another reviewer was trying to figure out Santa Anna's age. He was 42 to be exact. While this movie was as Hollywoodian as any true story, it is probably closer to the truth than any other Alamo movie (and Wayne's was not the only one). Kudos to those who recognize the character flaws of the real "Three" as portrayed in the film, and not the happy-go-lucky or flamboyant attitudes as portrayed in the Wayneamo. This movie is certainly historically accurate in that sense. The weather conditions were accurate, and the time of the morning the battle began was accurate. With this movie you got a sort of feel as to what took place. But the big question still is: Did Crockett die fighting or did he surrender and was executed. Look at the movie again. Hancock settled this by having Crockett die "Twice." Once, when he and three others were in the Alamo chapel at the end of the battle, and they rushed head-long into a swarm of Mexican soldiers. While you did not actually see Crockett "die" in that scene, the message was quite clear. Then there is the Screamer scene. Crockett was a frontiersman and a statesman. But he was human. And I believe this movie portrayed him as he really was. So it would not surpirse me if the real DAVID CROCKETT demanded the surrender of the Mexican army, knowing full well he was going to be executed (and by the way, did anyone actually see him die in that scene! Just a swarm of Mexican soldados swarming over him with their bayonets after Santa Anna ordered his execution). But the truth is, we will never really know what actually took place at The Alamo.
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Alamo,
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This review is from: The Alamo (Widescreen Edition) (2004) (DVD)
This is a very entertaining movie, great fo an evening when you are in the mood for a movie
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Only Mildly Inspiring,
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This review is from: The Alamo (Widescreen Edition) (2004) (DVD)
Another retelling of one of America's most dramatic battles, The Alamo depicts the futile 13-day standoff in 1836 between a brave group of "Texians" and their Mexican adversaries at a small Spanish church in San Antonio.
Despite the odds against them, the Americans are willing to sacrifice their lives for land they have chosen to call home. Patrick Wilson stars as the impetuous Lieutenant-Colonel William Travis, who struggles for the respect of his volunteers. But, like the character he portrays, the unpolished Wilson is overshadowed by Billy Bob Thornton as Davy Crockett and Jason Patric as Jim Bowie. Thornton's performance as the compassionate and multi-talented "King of the Wild Frontier" is expressive, while the infrequently seen Patric is intense as the typhoid-suffering famous knife-fighter -- both are humble, knowing they are not the legends they have been made out to be. Together, these three men must stand up for their ideals against ruthless General Santa Anna (Emilio Echevarria), who views them as "pirates". Determined to preserve the integrity of the Mexican territory, he is confident in the strength of his massive army -- though seemingly all pomp and circumstance, they are a formidable force. Yet, director (and co-writer) John Lee Hancock is unable to bring much fervour to the story; perhaps he was preoccupied with his upcoming rehash of King Arthur. The battle scenes, though interesting, do not make up for the bland screenplay, which frequently stalls to explore the life stories of the three principals...the banal dialogue is as dry as the dusty compound where the action takes place. Like Pearl Harbor, an unnecessary postscript is tacked on to protect American pride, but this merely lessens the impact of the tragedy. Here we see General Sam Houston (Dennis Quaid) leading the retaliatory battle and cry for Texas independence. As usual, the likeable but unaccomplished Quaid acts rather than lives his character -- he is as lifeless as the corpses surrounding the funereal fortress. This version of The Alamo is not the epic it pretends to be. While the images of slaughter may unite some Americans against the terrorism that has affected their country, this film is only mildly inspiring. Unlike the actual event, it will not go down in history. Rating: 5 out of 10.
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