I enjoyed this flick (and I'm NOT from Texas)

Rating: 8/10 (16 December 2005)

For you American history film buffs, this is a must see. The movie & the top billed stars do a great job bringing back to life some of the most colorful personalities of American history from the early to mid 19th century. Even if history isn't your thing, this film is an above-average production & worth the 2 hours or so of running time.
Personally, I think Billi Bob Thornton (who plays Davy Crockett) ALMOST stole the show. (Dennis Quaid put in another superb performance as General Sam Houston).
I watched this movie on DVD. You'll have an even greater appreciation for this film if you watch the special features. For instance, the movie was filmed on location in Texas (which wouldn't be that unusual, except that many American/historical movies of late are being filmed overseas --e.g. "Cold Mountain"). Most of the extras (that play the 180 -or so defenders of the Alamo) are native Texans and many of the extras can trace their great, great grandparents as the actual persons that died defending the fort/mission. Also note, Dennis Quaid grew up in the Texas city named after Sam HOUSTON.
Check it out!