• The Alamo


The Alamo
An epic that evokes films such as HOW THE WEST WAS WON and DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE ALAMO details the key 1863 battle fought to win Texas from the Mexican government. Originally constructed as a Spanish mission, the Alamo provided a secure post between Texas settlements and the troops of General Santa Anna (Emilio Echevarria), protecting the scores of people working to develop the budding territory, including Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton), James Bowie (Jason Patric), and Sam Houston (Dennis Quaid). But when it was left in the care of an inexperienced leader, the men stationed at the Alamo found themselves in a deadly ambush by Santa Anna. With an insurmountable advantage in strategy and sheer numbers, Santa Anna led the complete slaughter of Alamo forces, an act that incited the ire of Houston who initiated the turnaround that brought Santa Anna's quick defeat.Thornton provides a standout performance as Davy Crockett, who had gained notoriety as an adventurer, rumored to have jumped the Mississippi River. As the Alamo troops prepare to fight, Thornton's nuanced Crockett tempers their adrenalin with horrific battle tales and helps them come to terms with their impending mortality. While graphically reminding viewers of the horrors of war, the film also pays homage to the bravery and patriotism of the men who fought to liberate Texas, live in a free democratic society, and build better lives. Reviews Uncut 10/01/2004 "[With] a standout performance from Thornton -- his Crockett has both tremulous self-doubt and charisma..."Chicago Sun-Times 04/09/2004 "[Featuring] one of Billy Bob Thornton's best performances....[The] intimate hand-to-hand conflict is balanced by awesome long shots..."USA Today 04/09/2004 "Thornton is excellent and now seems genetically incapable of being anything less than great in any role he takes."Los Angeles Times 04/09/2004 "Thornton plays his part for the movie moment, not for history....The actor perfectly fulfills the need for the character to be both empathetic and entertaining."New York Times 04/09/2004 "Mr. Thornton plays Crockett with a disarming self-awareness; he deals with the gantlet of mockery he must endure with an appreciative graciousness."Entertainment Weekly 04/16/2004 "Indeed, as played by Billy Bob Thornton with an oaken bucketful of born-on-a-mountaintop charisma, the Tennessee native emerges as a legend."

Title: The Alamo
Category: Action/Adventure
Actors: Billy Bob Thornton/ Jason Patric/ Patrick Wilson
Directors: John Lee Hancock/ John Sayles
UPC: 78693624212
Released: 09 28 2004
Original Release: 2004
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Catalog #: 35790
Language: SpanishSubtitled
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Format: DVD Color Runtime: 8220
Region: 1 -- $10.99

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