Brilliant: Not for the average movie-goer.

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2004)

I think it might have been a bad idea for Oliver not to just tell the tale from start to finish...instead of going back/forth forth/back. I think that is too much for people. Not everyone is a fan of Pulp Fiction or Memento (I am a fan...so I'm used to that sort of filming) but for normal folks who barely read a book it could be very confusing. They are used to being told a story on TV from start to finish and not too much in between.
We have to realize that most Americans get their visual and historical education through the television, a medium that is rottening brains.
So, intelligent movies that offer too much information at once is something their little pea-brains will reject. So, if most folks don't see Alexander or walk out not enjoying it...it isn't Oliver's fault. The movie has big words - big thoughts - liberal thoughts - the movie is not for the kids or folks used to Jackass and Reality shows.