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5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth Watching,
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This review is from: Gone to Texas (Full Screen) (DVD)
I have never been much of a history buff, but lately Texas History has become a passion of mine. I thought this movie had some outstanding acting (with the exception of Sam Houston's part Cherokee wife) and told a story that you rarely get to see in such honesty. Watching previous accounts of the battle at the Alamo between Santa Ana and General Travis...one might be led to believe that Houston was a coward for not going to go help them fight. But watching this movie, and reading more about what he did, you understand his reasons for refusing..and you find a new found respect for the man. Well, at least I did. Very well done and very informative! I give it an enthusiastic two thumbs up!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow moving Sam Houston autobiography,
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This review is from: Gone to Texas (VHS Tape)
Gone to Texas is a good TV movie about the life of Sam Houston. It follows Houston from his days as the Governor of Tennessee all the way through to his time as the commander of the army during the Texas War for Independence. Interweaved through it all is depictions of the fall of the Alamo, the Goliad massacre, and also the government convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos. This is also one of the only movies to show the taking of San Antonio by the Texans three months before the siege of the Alamo.This may not be very interesting to people who do not already know something about Houston or at least some background about the time. Sam Elliott is pretty good as Sam Houston with Michael Beck giving a decent performance as the knife fighter Jim Bowie. There is a very good presentation of the battle for San Jacinto as well. Interesting movie which does take a while to get going.
4.0 out of 5 stars
good basic western,
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This review is from: Gone to Texas (DVD)
Didn't expect too much of this movie bought for my wife. Sam Elliot is usually good and this take on the creation of Texas seems to be a bit more accurate than the usual movie fare. No classic but deserves a place in the collection of a western moviphile.
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