I have seen both movies of the Alamo (with the same name). The old one, of 1960 (with John Wayne) was rather good IMHO, and the mexicans were portrayed as decent humans too. The newer one, of 2004, I like a lot less; The battles look great, and the Mexican uniforms are splendid, but the guys in them are portrayed as cruel opressors (especially Santa Anna). Also, the final battle makes the Americans win anyway and stuff.VianeyLover said:Also, you ever saw the movie "The Alamo"? it reflects (at some point) the short conflict between Mexico, Texas & USA.
Tuco is great, one of my favorite all-time villains.VianeyLover said:Yeaaah like Tuco is the greatest funiest badass of all times!
He is like a bad guy but also a good guy but above else he's sooo sinical and funy
And that is mexican spirit, you can be the ugly but you'll always amile
I pretty much agree with this. As I said in another topic on this forum, western movies made in the last 20 years or so are clearly missing some details comparing to those made in 1960's. For example, when Yul Brynner lights a match from the heel of his boot in "The Magnificent Seven", or Clint Eastwood's cigar in almost all of his movies and details like that are almost important as the movie plot itself, to conjure up the spirit of the Wild West.VianeyLover said:Nostalgia movie, people don't make any gold pieces like this one nowdays...
Captured Joe said:I have seen both movies of the Alamo (with the same name). The old one, of 1960 (with John Wayne) was rather good IMHO, and the mexicans were portrayed as decent humans too. The newer one, of 2004, I like a lot less; The battles look great, and the Mexican uniforms are splendid, but the guys in them are portrayed as cruel opressors (especially Santa Anna). Also, the final battle makes the Americans win anyway and stuff.VianeyLover said:Also, you ever saw the movie "The Alamo"? it reflects (at some point) the short conflict between Mexico, Texas & USA.
I also did read the book on which the 2004 film was based (or maybe the other way round, not 100% sure about that), and it was clearly a piece of American 'patriotism' and propaganda. I dislike stuff like that a lot anyway, so possibly I'm biased.
Tuco is great, one of my favorite all-time villains.VianeyLover said:Yeaaah like Tuco is the greatest funiest badass of all times!
He is like a bad guy but also a good guy but above else he's sooo sinical and funy
And that is mexican spirit, you can be the ugly but you'll always amile
Shouting to an approaching dusty Yankee column (which he thinks are Confederates): "HURAAH ! Hurrah for the Confederacy! God is with us because he hates the Yanks too! Huraah!"
Kevin. said:Hello guys, and Marry Christmas! I played only one Western mod for M&B but it is closed, so I'll try a mod that is still alive. Downloading it now. Anyway, post here some Western Movies you liked.
I just watched 3:10 to Yuma last evening, it was epic, mainly the ending. What about you?
Gettysburgbaskonia said:CIVIL WAR MOVIES
-THE TWILIGH ZONE: THE PASSERSBY (1961)
-THE ANDERSONVILLE TRIAL (1970)
-GETTYSBURG (Gettysburg-1993)
-RIDE WITH THE DEVIL (1999)
-GODS AND GENERALS (2003)
-AMBROSE BIERCE, CIVIL WAR STORIES (2006)
-AFTERSHOCK: BEYOND THE CIVIL WAR (2006)
Thx very much for indicating this nice Telefilm, Mate.AFC98 said:Sorry Ive been gone for a while, exams... But now its over
So Ive been looking around (Netflix) to find a new TV show to watch... Ive found it. Hell on Wheels in made by AMC about a vetran confederate soldier... I won't spoil anymore but please watch! You'll love it!
AFC98 said:SPOILER
Man, ive been watching Hell on Wheels all day (i'm sick)... Love it. Especially when the Indians get involved. Its recently new so, no links
Sorry about making a new thread Gab...
Here is a link to the trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNtf088Oz0o
and the awesome music intro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPlIXgKI8ew