I wanted to like this movie, but aside from Billy Bob Thorton, it stunk. The whole movie is a total disgrace to the heroes of the Alamo. The fight scenes were badly done and the acting was stiff and wooden; totally lifeless. Billy Bob Thorton gives an outstanding performance as the legendary hero Davey Crockett, who according to this film is more myth than reality. Personally I would rather see John Wayne's outstanding version of the battle for the Alamo. Wayne's vision might be more romantic, but it's acted and filmed, 100 times better then this updated version. Remember the Alamo (with John Wayne)! And forget the Alamo 2004!