A Different Kind of Epic

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2004)

Oliver Stone's is famous for getting a wide gap of mixed reviews. Alexander is no different. Either you HATE it or you absolutely LOVE it. I LOVED this movie. Alexander is not the typical, battle every ten minute movie. Stone is able to take this historical figure and put his whole life into just three hours. Many people are saying that this movie is too long, but Stone makes sure every important thing is put into it and thats what makes it even more great. Yes, there are excellent battle especially the battle in the jungle involving a elephant. But the concept of this movie is not how much blood is shed, but how Alexander lived his life. Collin Farell is awesome as Alexander, no one could play him better. However, its Angelina Jolie who steals this movie. Her portrayal of Olympias is right on the money. Olympias was a evil, manipulative, backstabbing women and Jolie is perfect in this role. Yes she does speak with a translyvanian accent because thats the region she is from. Everything in this movie is wonderful and amazing. A lot of people are not going to like it because they will think its boring. Like every Oliver Stone movie, you either LOVE it or you HATE it.