Fabulous Enjoyable Movie

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2004)

I saw the Alamo and thought it was a fabulous enjoyable movie. The attention to detail made you feel as if you were living in Texas in 1836. The scenery was spectacular, and the acting was wonderful. Billy Bob Thornton played Davy Crockett as man, not a super hero. He was an ordinary man placed in an extraordinary situation. He did an excellent job.Jason Patric as James Bowie was wonderful, showing bravery while fighting illness. Patrick Wilson transformed William Travis from a hard nosed officer to a man who became respected by the Alamo defenders. Dennis Quaid was spectacular as Sam Houston. He showed the right amount of bravado, grit and determination needed to avenge the Alamo. Emilio Echevarria was a pompous Santa Anna, and Jordi Molla was Juan Seguin, a Mexican who supported the Texans. The movie had the right combination of drama and comic relief and the battle scenes were glorious. A must see movie.