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Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Friday, April 09, 2004 - 8:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, I admit it, I'm a Billy Bob fan and have been since I first saw him on Hearts Afire.

I think hubby and I will see it tomorrow.

Hippyt
Member

09-10-2001

Friday, April 09, 2004 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm interested to see how well this movie does outside the state of Texas.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Friday, April 09, 2004 - 9:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I enjoyed it :-)

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 8:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, goody, KL. Our show starts at 12:15 this afternoon. I'm having my hair done first...want to look my best for my Billy Bob. Shhhh! Don't tell my husband.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, it entertained me. I always get caught up in historical movies. Billy Bob did not disappoint...he was very good in the role of Crockett.

Hippyt
Member

09-10-2001

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well,apparently this movie is bombing financially. Disney is going down the tubes!

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My dh and I were talking about this last night. I have to wonder if anyone outside of Texas is all that interested in the story.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 2:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love American history, so it was right up my alley. Its too bad it seems to be going nowhere. It really is worth a watch.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 2:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I want to go see it.

Ericka1012
Member

08-25-2002

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 3:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My dh and I went to see the movie Easter Sunday, and the theater was very full but of course it was a holiday so there was no surprize.

The movie was good (not great). I was not thrilled with Dennis Quad's performance of Sam Houston...Billy Bob was wonderful as Davey and he has two of the best lines in the movie.

Would I go see it again probably not (but I would buy the Dvd. Would I recommend others to see it...I think there are better movies out there...but if you like historical movies then by all means try to see it on the big screen because the filming was beautiful.

Side note: I think the producers should have given Ron Howard the extra budget money to direct this movie and it would have really been the block buster they hoped for.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, and Russell Crowe as Houston would have played much better than Quaid. I was underwhelmed by his performance. Again, as I said before, Billy Bob did an outstanding job as Crockett.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, I think I would have died if Russell had played Sam Houston, not a big Crowe fan! Is this a pretty good portrayal of the heroics? I can't wait to see it.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
'Not a big Crowe fan'! Did you not see Master and Commander? That swung me way over into his corner.

He was scheduled to play Houston until Howard pulled out.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 4:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Nope, my husband has read the series of books though.
I didn't realize that.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Crowe has the greatest voice since Richard Burton. In M&C he showed a lighter side that I've see him portray before. It made him much more likable. I think M&C is just now coming out on DVD. Be sure to see it. Unfortunity, you won't get the wonderful sound that your would in the theater. It won an Oscar for sound.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Make that 'not' seen him portray before.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I will have to check it out.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 4:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Let us know if you think better of him once you see that performance, please.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL ok!

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 5:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Looking forward to your about-face.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
ROFL!!!!

Rupertbear
Member

09-19-2003

Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, first of all...I never go to the movies...too much violence for my brain to handle.

BUT...I love history and the Alamo was a very stirring, historical event.

I will definitely watch it when it comes to TV.

And btw...you'ns seem to have many members here at the Clubhouse and are so friendly.

The state that gave us Colby is....very cool!!