The Alamo

"If there’s one thing or two that I know about cinema, it’s the fact that the scene with David playing the fiddle is one of the most moving scenes I’ve ever seen in my life.
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You may have heard of Davy Crockett, but what about David Crockett? The man who fought at the Alamo alongside men who fought for Texan independence. In the many variations of Crockett I’ve seen, Thornton’s is most definitely one of my favorites. 
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Seguin, despite being a side character, [Molla] puts his whole self in his performance. I will emphasis on the subtle sigh he carried out at the end of the movie. It signifies his serenity and gladness that, yes, the fight is over. Texas is on its step to independence. 
The lighting is gorgeous, may I add. The scenery, and the set. Such an enclosed space looks so wide on camera, it’s interesting. As an avid historical-movie watcher, I approve on how it looks as a whole. No harsh camera filters, no dramatic lighting, it is how it is. 
I enjoyed this movie, it seems that the 2.9 average is something that needs to be fixed…"

"i decided i finally needed to do a GOOD review on this.
this movie ended up being a box office bomb, and i really frown upon that every day, except deep down, i know not every person wants to sit around and watch a 2-hour movie on some random, state history—besides me, at least.
this movie was one of the ones that i can actually come back to and watch a LOT. i never fail to find more easter eggs i didn’t catch every time i watch it, and it’s truly a work of art.
john lee hancock does a great job of telling the story with emotion and passion, giving the viewer context, too. i was very glad he kept a few scenes, but sad most ended up on the cutting floor. the screenplay was a great read-through.
i also applaud all the sets—they were all so historically accurate (to me, at least) and i could NEVER stop about the lighting.
the costumes are a whole other level of understanding and perfection, and of course, JLH couldn’t have chose better actors. billy bob thornton does a wonderful job embracing crockett, and so do jason patric as bowie and patrick wilson as travis.
each man so perfectly matched up with whom he was playing, and each embraced him so well. this was truly a movie people didn’t exactly want, but those who took time to appreciate did. this movie has most LITERALLY changed so much for me, and my path on life. john lee really put the thought into this film, and i’m glad he wanted to make it as historical as possible!"