Disappointed

Rating: 3/10 (30 January 2005)

I saw this movie several days ago and I was bitterly disappointed by the movies' content and general acting.
To try and put onto film the life and times of one of histories' greatest generals and most perplexing individuals is no mean feat but (for some reason) Oliver Stone chose to ignore great swathes of Alexander's life.
Where was the subjugation of the Greek states, the march into Asia, the battle of Issus, the Gordian Knot, Alexandria and the visit to the Oracle that fortold greatness?. All covered in one line as told by Ptolmeny (Anthony Hopkins),"So, on the death of Phillip, Alexander became king".
All these things combine to create the myth behind the man and in leaving them out, diminished the myth!
Only the battle scene was memorable and I think it was very well executed.
Too often Colin Farrell looked out of place and failed to convince me of the majesty of the man or the passion (or madness!) that drove Alexander on and on. The wig didn't help either!
Come on Oliver, you are one of the Hollywoods' better directors and your vision puts many to shame! On this one, your vision was imparred ! 3/10