Stream Deguello De Crockett

Rating: 8/10 (15 October 2018)

I watched this movie for my History Through Film class. This movie is about the Battle of the Alamo and the defeat of Santa Anna's army. The Battle of the Alamo was lost, but those with Sam Houston were able to gain independence from Mexico in honor of those who died at the Alamo. I'd watched this movie a couple years ago in my Texas History class so I was able to have some background knowledge on the actual history while watching. I think that I enjoyed it much more the second time around. The movie was historically accurate and I was surprised at the detail that was put into it. I also thought the actors, for the most part, were really good and portrayed the historical figures well. I wish there was more character development in the movie because if you're not familiar with the historical figures, you don't really know much about the main character in the film. However, I do see why they wouldn't feel the need to as this movie is a retelling of a well-known event. Originally, I thought this movie was going to be boring, but I actually enjoyed it the whole way through. I have seen a couple of John Lee Hancock's films that he directed and I did enjoy them, but I don't think I will seek out to watch any others.