Completely and Utterly Awful

Rating: 1/10 (12 May 2006)

First off, let me say that I just went through the entire process of registering at IMDb simply to comment on how bad I thought this movie was and how strongly I disagree with the other reviewer.
I am an avid Alexander the Great fan, and was looking forward to this movie a great deal and thus was even more disappointed with the way it turned out. Alexander was a man with quite a few psychoses, for sure, but he was an incredibly strong character, with a clear vision of what he wanted and how to get it. This movie, where he cries for what seems like hours at a million different places, makes him into a complete pussy (to put it bluntly). It also makes him into a momma's boy as well, with him completely under her thumb. Granted, his mother had a big part in his life, but he certainly wasn't ruled by her wants and needs.
I also disagreed with the way in which the story was told- through Ptolemy's memories. It makes it melodramatic and overdone. Alexander the Great was great- let his own story speak for itself, don't make it seem like his story ended before it even began.
Then there is the sheer cinematography of the film to consider- what the hell was up with so much slow motion? And the colors? And the fact that Alexander was always always clean-shaven yet is shown with scruff? He was fearless in battle, and inspired others to that same level, not that hysterical wimp trying to hack people up displayed in the movie.
Enough. If I kept going with my criticism it would take me an hour and would be a waste of my time, just as this movie was a waste. Do me, and yourselves, a favor and please refrain from seeing this 175 minute monstrosity.