Good movie; criticisms incorrectly labeled

Rating: 10/10 (29 November 2004)

After being bombarded with terrible reviews, I decided to see this movie for myself. I enjoyed it, and thought it was well-done, if the storytelling felt funny in some parts.
I did not think this movie was worthy of the horrible grades given to it by 'professional' movie critics or IMDb users. I believe that these criticisms are entirely caused by the portrayal of Alexander as bisexual or homosexual in the film.
Throughout the movie he is most assuredly portrayed in this manner, and you shouldn't see it if this is going to irritate you. If you get tired of shady beckonings by Colin Farrell to attractive young men, don't see the movie. If you don't like the idea of the conquerer idolizing Achilles and the hero's love of his friend Patroclus, just don't see the movie. But what you should definitely not do is go onto internet forums and say the entire movie is terrible.
I feel most of the criticism to this movie comes solely from a section of society that fears homosexuals, and is afraid this movie will somehow promote homosexuality. It doesn't. It's just the same as any movie that portrays a hero in love with a woman. But some people seem urged to write the movie off and make sure others do the same just for its hero's different tastes.
Bottom line: A good movie, but don't see it if you will be bothered heavily by any hint of homosexuality.