A good work of art that deserves more credit and understanding

Rating: 7/10 (21 August 2007)

Yeah, you can still hear Colin Farrell's Irish accent even though he is playing a Greek character. Yeah, there is less than a 1 year age difference between Angelina Jolie (Alexander's mother in the film) and Colin Farrell (Alexander). Yeah, its a little over the top, and most of the film lacks realism. But so what! :P.
You have to understand the kind of filmmaker Oliver Stone is before you can understand his films. Realism, usually, isn't his goal. Creating strong visual tones and characters that make you respond in an emotional way is his forte. He is a master of creating 3-dimensional chaos and drawing you in for the experience.
Alexander isn't Oliver Stone's best film, but its a lot better than people are giving it credit for.