Much, MUCH better movie than the critics are telling you.

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2004)

I just returned from seeing Oliver Stone's "Alexander." To be completely honest, I really have nothing but praise for the movie. The acting ranged from solid to excellent (Farrell was a perfect cast for Alexander)and I stayed entertained throughout the entire three hours. The only gripe I have was that the score was weak, but who really cares when you consider the movie as a whole? I think it's also necessary to comment on the fact of how historically accurate the film was. The story was right on until the end, which had it's own special twist, but made a point to stick to history along with it. Overall, I'd say "Alexander" was nothing short of fantastic. As usual, the critics stuck their noses in the air and gave it a "thumbs-down" just because it didn't send some watered down indie film message about life.
The newspaper and television reviews of this movie basically come down to the fact that the critics are out of touch with today's audiences.