not recommended

Rating: 3/10 (10 April 2004)

I preferred the John Wayne version. This movie was disjointed, the story was easy to follow but the characters, except for Santa Anna were unreal. None of the defenders really evoked sympathy for their plight. Why didn't the director get advise from a violinist prior to filming the unrealistic Billy Bob Thornton fiddling. I believe that the regular United States Army had uniforms, even back in the days of the Alamo. The Mexican Army looked quite realistic and all the Mexican Officers and soldiers looked the part. This movie has little to recommend it. I suggest you go the video store and rent a copy of the John Wayne version, which, although perhaps not quite as historically accurate, at least had character and was good entertainment.