King of Texas

Not even some south-of-the-border Yankee imperialism can save this from howling effrontery.

Fine enough fare for Shakespeare junkies who aren't too hard core about their history.

Juicy with familial betrayal, horse thievery, land grabbing, and illicit smooching...

Does not attain the catharsis of the great tragedy it uses as its model, but manages to deliver only melodrama.