It is a historical film that embodies the story of San Antonio de Pixar where there is a dangerous mission called Alamo. Over time, legend meets real history while in 1836, General Sam Houston's cry for Texas independence emerged. In order to fulfill this mission, General Sam begins organizing a rebel army to liberate Texas from the brutal rule of the Mexican dictator, General Santa Anna.
Not even good sets, plenty of historical detail, and Billy Bob Thornton can put life into director John Lee Hancock's slow-moving, poorly acted Texan saga.
Thanks to the skills of director and co-screenwriter John Lee Hancock and a deep cast of reliable veterans, this is an authentic and rousing version of the most famous battle in Texas history.
Christianity Today
September 01, 2006
There are great moments, though it's ultimately a lightweight film and certainly not an Oscar contender.
Seattle Times
April 09, 2004
It may be history, but it's too meticulous to be believable.
This dog of a movie confirms that in 1836 Texas was stolen from Mexico by a bunch of opportunistic bastards whose descendants went on to use similarly underhanded methods to steal the office of the White House in 2000.
With the notable exception of Thornton's Crockett, none of these characters engages you.
Toronto Star
April 09, 2004
Although handsomely mounted, and boasting some historically immaculate dressing and impressive battle sequences, it's a movie that ultimately can't convincingly get behind the idea of sacrifice.
