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5.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

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  • Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Dennis Quaid, Emilio Echevarrķa, Jason Patric
  • 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)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    91
    It's a well-crafted, intelligent, no-nonsense western epic that zips us through the famous siege and the birth of Texas with style, verve and impressive historical accuracy.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    A respectable and at times an exciting film that should appeal to males of all ages, history buffs and -- yes, it's inevitable -- patriots.
  3. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Peter Debruge
    38
    The studio wimped out, and the result is a lesser production on every level: talent, script, content, and purpose.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 11 out of 32
  1. Louis'sbrother
    6
    Very good historical background, but needs more action.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. PatS.
    1
    Worthless and weak, needed the original director (Ron Howard) and his cast of Gibson as Crockett and Crowe as Houston. To hell with"authenticity"-- vigor, gusto and glorious storytelling is what the real heroes (and audiences) deserve once and for all.… Expand
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