I want my money back

Rating: 1/10 (30 November 2004)

OK, I knew there would be some controversy. After all this is Oliver Stone.
I knew the movie would delve into Alexander's alleged bisexuality. But I expected a good film at least. Instead this was the worst film Stone has ever made.
I was shocked how his coming to be king, taking over Egypt, being declared pharaoh AND a god was limited to 30 seconds of narration. Yet his love for his boyfriend seemed to be either the main point, or brooding just under, about 2/3rds of the film. For me his rise to power and how he might have commanded such loyalty and devotion that men would follow him to the end of the world would have been the most fascinating thing about Alexander's life.
The audience I was in was laughing and snickering each time there was some lover speech, boy on boy kiss, or jealous eyes looking around the scene during the movie. I think I laughed hardest when I realized everyone seemed to have an Irish accentexcept for Farrell LOL
And the speeches to get his men fired up seemed like copies from Braveheart or just plain ridiculous. I'm still confused why his temper tantrum overlooking a river in India would motivate anyone or even what his point was...
Sigh. What a waste. A waste of $8.50! I wouldn't even place this in the "rental" category of quality.