In a word: TERRIBLE

Rating: 1/10 (24 November 2004)

SPOILERS INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW
This movie had a good cast (with the exception of Colin Farrell) and potential but didn't live up to any of it. The movie portrayed Alexander as a dangerously emotional, almost deranged, homosexual who was so self absorbed that he rambled on and on about his dream while the love of his life died. The audience actually laughed at this point, probably tired of the tedious dialogue and overblown production. Be warned, many people will not tolerate the thick sexual tension between men, even in New York City, there were a lot of uneasy snickers in the audience every time Alexander made eyes at yet another man. I love Anthony Hopkins, but a narrator was wholly unnecessary. The good points? Seeing Farrell and Dawson naked, the costumes, the sets and special effects.