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Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2004)

Now I know that there has been quite a few negative reviews for Alexander, but I think in the end the only opinion that matters is your own. Yet I still went into the movie with very high expectations. And the film met each and every one of them.
The movie was incredible. From the opening credits in Greek (which were very tastefully done, I might add) to the Battle of Gaugamela, I was hooked the whole way.
The acting is superb. I think Colin really surprised me as Alexander. His performance was outstanding at the very least. Angelina and Val shine in their supporting roles as well. Angelina turns in a marvelous performance that reminded me a lot of Angela Lansburry in The Manchurian Candidate. She is dark, mysterious, evil, and at the same time loving and protective of her son. Val was great as Phillip, and was in top dramatic form.
Vangelis's score was exceptional, and the same can be said of the cinematography, costume design, and special f/x.
I'm not very good at writing reviews, but I loved this movie, and there is a lot to be had here.