Texans Like It

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2005)

I am a Texan. I love this movie not just because the performances were good or the movie was exciting, but because the movie was historically accurate. I found it refreshing that all the myth and legend was finally put to the side, unlike the John Wayne version,(Not that Mr. Wayne's version was bad.) and the true story of The Texas war for Independence was portrayed factually. Even the backgrounds featured in the movie are accurate, why, because it was filmed in the same general area that the actual "runaway scrape" took place. I love the fact that the characters flaws were portrayed without reserve. The gods of Texas history were not perfect no matter what any proud Texan will tell you. If you own the DVD you can choose to watch the commentary featuring two of the scholars behind the movie pointing out what few problems there are with the history and the movie. So if you love a good western, you're a history buff, just a good Texan, or a good Texan just at heart, this is a good movie for you.