An Epic Historical Classic

Rating: 9/10 (24 January 2019)

25 November 2004. It was with great reluctance that I proceeded to go to Alexander. But this Oliver Stone masterpiece is controversial (in content for many) but unlike Troy, it does not avoid the raw, complex, and rich personal historical, mythic tale of an important historic figure. This fascinating, convoluted movie is rich in both its depth of each character each full of conflict, inconsistency, and powerful vision. Like real life, this full scale, epic picture has a battle scene that is much more vast than any of Troy scenes. Angelina Jolie has a great role and Colin Farrell performs in a role that has raw and intriguing complexity. The gay component of Greek life is not hidden, the illicit relationships, the inside bickering are all on display here as in a Greek tragedy that befits such an operatic classic. Easily the best historical drama this year, Alexander is a movie that can compare with the best of them - even Ben Hur for its bravery, its majesty, itsthe movie Troy may be forgotten, Alexander as in the movie itself, his myth and legend will live on - just as if Alexander himself and his life enabled this movie to be a great testament to his life and to raise the movie itself to the great heights of cinematographic, directorial, and performance excellence easily accorded to this movie. Well deserving of many film awards, if not for its political incorrectness on many fronts both ethnic (Greek and otherwise, gayness, and violent brutality). Nine out of Ten Stars.