Visually spectacular with good dialogue ,costumes & acting

Rating: 9/10 (14 March 2005)

From opening titles to closing credits this film had me engrossed. Colin Farrell acts the part of Alexander with realism & conviction as does Angelina Jolie . > The make up is that good on some actors especially Val Kilmer whom I never recognized till 40 minutes.or so. Especially the make up in the battle scenes. > On the battle scenes they are most realistic lots of blood & gore certainly not for the squeamish. > The soundtrack too is worth mentioning by Vangelis which helps capture the moods of the movie brilliantly. > The one complaint for me was that it is a tad long so make sure you are stocked up on popcorn & drinks.