Remember the Alamo

Rating: 9/10 (31 December 2004)

I spent six weeks in Texas History class learning about the Battle of the Alamo. The causes, the actual battle, and the aftermath. Then we had to write an essay comparing Lon Tinkle's 13 Days to Glory to at least four other books.
Then it's near the end of the first semester, so our teacher lets us watch the movie during the class. I was stunned at how great the actors were, and the final day of the siege was absolutely stunning. The language, clothing, and appearance of the characters were on the spot. Don't be fooled by reports that this film is not historically accurate, because it pretty much shows what happened during the days there.
Of course, there are some acts of bravado that probably didn't happen, but they fit in nicely. This movie has an amazing ability to show that the defenders had some faults, yet it also portrays the raw courage in the atmosphere.