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Apr 9, 2004 · The arc of the Alamo story is a daunting one for any filmmaker: Long days and nights of waiting, followed by a massacre. Even though the eventual defeat of Santa Anna by Sam Houston provides an upbeat coda, it's of little consolation to the dead defenders.
Mar 27, 2004 · 29% Tomatometer 159 Reviews 46% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings In 1836 Gen. Sam Houston (Dennis Quaid) organizes a rebel army to liberate Texas from the brutal rule of Mexican dictator General ...
- War, History, Drama
55% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 64% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings In 1836, the Mexican army, led by General Santa Anna, is invading Texas. Hoping to create a diversion for Santa Anna's forces, General...
- History, Drama, War, Western
Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton has come to the Alamo so he can earn a piece of land once the war for Texas independence is won. He is now under the command of Jim Bowie (Jason Patric) and William Travis (Patrick Wilson) and is defending a small, unfinished mission near San Antonio.
The Alamo Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Ian Kane Epoch Times. The Duke produced a glorious cinematic reminder of a crucial part of American history. Full...
Apr 9, 2004 · The Alamo: Directed by John Lee Hancock. With Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio Texas.
Apr 9, 2004 · The oppressively solemn film ''The Alamo'' marches in the line of earlier Disney-financed looks at historic moments like ''Pearl Harbor.''
Apr 8, 2004 · Disney could play up Thornton's rave notices and sell The Alamo as an epic drama about a great hero forced to confront his own legend and a man who shows the true meaning of courage.
Apr 9, 2004 · The Alamo - Metacritic. 2004. PG-13. Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. 2 h 17 m. Summary The dramatic true story of one of the most momentous battles in American history, this is the tale of a handful of men who stood up for their passion and ideals against an overwhelming force. (Touchstone Pictures) Drama. History.
Apr 9, 2004 · Film critic David Edelstein reviews The Alamo.
