Loved It

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2004)

It is truly amazing how Alexander can garner such vile reviews from one group of people while there's another camp which finds the movie riveting. I, for one, enjoyed the movie. I didn't find it lengthy or boring. It's not the best that I have seen so far, but it was worth the price of the movie ticket. As much as I like Angelina Jolie, I couldn't help wondering how Sharon Stone would have handled the devilish role. As for the part of Alexander, I can't imagine anyone else besides Colin Farrell as the young charismatic conqueror. Oliver Stone has made a wise choice. Perhaps other actors like the magnificent Tom Cruise or dashing Leonardo Di Carprio could have made better Alexanders, but I still prefer Colin. I wouldn't watch the film three times at the cinemas if not for the mega talented and interesting Irishman. At first I thought he cried too much, I mean being a warrior and all, he shouldn't shed tears so easily. But after watching the movie a second time, I understand his turmoil. He can cry as much as he wants to, he'll always be my favourite Alexander.