Hooray for Billy Bob!

Rating: 5/10 (12 May 2004)

If it hadn't been for Billy Bob, this movie would have put me too sleep in the theater. Yes, I know the story of the Alamo is important American history. Yes, the movie did a good job of keeping the facts straight, and even had a few scenes that were done exceptionally well. But this movie just didn't depict the events that occurred there in a way that kept an audience interested. I couldn't tell you why either. Maybe it was the slow pace. Maybe it was the mediocre acting. Maybe my panties were in a bunch and I was just uncomfortable sitting there. All I know is that I left the theater feeling like I had seen a movie that just should have been better then it was.
Now the one thing I did like was Billy Bob as Davy Crockett. No, I take that back. I loved Billy Bob in the movie. He captured the character in a way that kept my eyes glued to the screen in every scene he was in, and I am not a Billy Bob fan. But he sold me with this performance, and in my opinion, kept the movie from flopping completely.
So, if you're a die hard Billy Bob fan, this movie is probably right up your alley. If you're a history buff, and want to learn more about the events that occurred at the Alamo, spend two hours at the library reading up on the facts, and save yourself the money you would have spent on your movie ticket.
My rank: 5 out of 10 (5 for Billy Bob, nothing for the movie)