As authentic and cheesy as Velveeta

Rating: 1/10 (14 April 2004)

The Alamo was an incredibly disappointing movie based on a riveting chapter of American history. You knew there was going to be problems when Russell Crowe and Ron Howard walked from the project. With a disjointed story, unbelievable corny dialogue, and drama as cheesy and authentic as velveeta, Stephen Gaughan should have to give back the money he collected to rewrite this one. A PG-13 war drama with Disney flavor was painfully slow, painfully edited, and horribly done. We have no reason to like any character, everyone is a cliche and the story was crafted with masking tape on the editing room floor. Avoid movie and rent the Duke's version. There was no feel of authenticity, it just looked like a costume director had everyone grow out their facial hair and wear outfits from the Mad Hatter. One Star, MAX.