Having seen this film, it’s hard to ignore how it stacks up against the 1960 John Wayne adaptation, and honestly, it doesn't fare well. Patrick Wilson portrays Colonel Travis, attempting to guide a group of Texan rebels defending an old Catholic Mission from the massive army of Mexican General Santa Anna. His job is complicated by his own shortcomings and the difficult personalities he must manage, including Davy Cro…

I really didn’t find much to like about this film. To my mind, *The Alamo* drags on for a long time—a tedious 137 minutes. Even the action scenes, which should be exciting, failed to entertain because of how haphazardly they were filmed; I understand that they intended to convey confusion, but the camera work is just all over the place. Another issue is the score, which ranks among the worst I’ve ever heard. It…

This film occupies a space where stories of the past and established accounts intertwine. I found it to be a sincere effort to portray this well-known story from a somewhat different perspective. While those who hold tradition sacred might find its departures jarring, my extensive reading on the Alamo over four decades hasn't left me feeling unsettled. After all, historical narratives are shaped by those in power. It…