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The Alamo

2 Ratings: 2.0

Westerns movie directed by John Lee Hancock

Despite a troubled production history including a switch in directors, budget overruns, and delayed release dates,The Alamoturned out to be a remarkably intelligent mini-epic of corrective historical biography. Dispensing with the grandiose myth-making … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Action, Adventure

Cast: Jason Patric, Billy Bob Thornton, Dennis Quaid, Patrick Wilson, Emilio Echevarría

Director: John Lee Hancock

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review by gradyharp. October 01, 2004

posted in Movie Hype

A Much Maligned but Genuine Epic Film

THE ALAMO suffered in its theatrical release because of the flap it received in the media, articles condemning its production history and personal swings at far too many people. Had all of those gossipy rumors not surfaced, perhaps the public might have been able to view this solid American history re-enactment for what it is - a well written, character driven, well acted blockbuster grand movie. Yes, it is lengthy, but the length itself helps communicate the intensity and inevitable failure of … more

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review by garethvk. April 13, 2004

posted in Movie Hype

A good idea wasted by a boring, plodding, plot.

Pros: Some nice visuals and Thornton Cons: Plodding story and boring action The Bottom Line: Nothing great here, wait for the DVD The classic siege of the Alamo comes to the big screen yet again this time with a mega-budget in “The Alamo”. The film stars Dennis Quaid as Sam Houston and Billy Bob Thornton as Congressman Davie Crockett and chronicles the events that would forever etch the name Alamo into American lore. … more

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