Title: Historical Accuracy Put in Doubt
Product review: This version of The Alamo lost its claim to historical accuracy when its set designer failed to locate the Alamo Chapel the proper position to the Convent/Long Barracks building. A quick trip to San Antonio with measuring tools would have prevented this unacceptable error.Getting it right is important in this historical movie. In many cases, it is likely "right on", but the glaring error described above ruined it for me. That error casts doubt on all other historically debatable topics presented in the film.Another part that bothers me has to do with the time of the final battle. Although the battle likely started at dawn, I do not feel the entire battle would have been conducted in the dark. Why? Too hard to control troop movements, Too easy to shoot your own people.Final thoughts: Too bad, could have been a much better film. What if John Wayne would have had the special effects capabilities this director had?
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