Drag's On Throughout Which Lets The Film Down.

Rating: 6/10 (29 January 2005)

From all the reviews I had heard for this film I didn't know what to expect when I eventually got around to watching it, but what I can say is that I found them to be all completely bias. (If Colin Farrell let's this film down, What the hell did Clive Owen do to 'King Arthur'?) The film to me was of a good standard.
Jolie puts in an really good performance as Alexander's scheming mother as does Farrell for the hero himself, Of course Farrell did receive criticism for his Irish accent but I ask those certain people to remember that it is only a movie, At that time I don't think they would have spoken English anyway! Another factor to point out was the battle scenes, which may I say were done brilliantly even though there are only two major scenes throughout the whole film. As with every film it does have it's problems, In this I'm afraid it's Anthony Hopkins and Val Kilmer who do tend to ramble on a bit when it comes to them.
Overall, Alexander is a definitely a film for those of a more mature nature who don't mind sitting through a lot of dialogue before getting to the action but if you are one of those who get bored easily Alexander is totally not the film for you.
*** Good