Different, in a great way.

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2004)

I think the real problem is that you have to actually "think" about this film. It doesn't draw the conclusions for you, it makes you draw them, for yourself. I think that is where one of the problems lie. Some people don't want to have to draw their own conclusions. They want to have their cake and eat it too. This film doesn't give you both. Apparently, it doesn't spell it out for everyone. I think people go to a film and would prefer that it be spelled out for them (in some cases).
I guess Stone is famous for this type of thing. Thats why many like his films and many don't, depending how you look at it. But like I said, Stone may have made it complicated, as well. What might be his vision for the film, may not be interpreted the same by others watching it.
Apparently, from someone who liked Alexander and just saw it, the film is heavy in symbolism. Maybe that's why people who have seen it (here I mean moviegoers and not the critics) don't like it. It's making them think and work for the film, instead of spelling things out clearly for them. And it isn't heavy on action, which they were obviously expecting in a biopic about Alexander.