not his best, but when compared to everybody else...still amazing

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2005)

Look, Oliver Stone is one of the finest directors in the history of cinema. Platoon, JFK, Natural Born Killers amongst his rest are some of the best movies ever made. The fact that some people who just plain don't understand him continue to post outrageous claims about how he's terrible for movies need to grow up and realize that the reason hes so different is why he's so good in the first place. Alexander, while not being his best work, is still a triumph. You're all so quick to blow it off while not even understanding the passion and comittment Stone put into making the film in the first place. Stone doesn't give two shits what is publicly sound or morally right. He presents his movies in the way he understands them and if you don't like it, the Don't watch it and certainly don't start expressing your distaste for something that you cant appreciate. If your the type of person who thought the Lord of the Rings movies were the best ever made......I'm talking to you. The cinematography, direction, and visuals were all top notch and the acting did exactly what it was supposed to do. Represent a clear portrayal for the time period and that it does. If the homosexual scenes bother you. Don't watch it. But you can bet thats exactly how it was back then. This is Oliver Stones vision and by far his most ambitious project to date. Too many film makers form into the standard that Hollywood creates for them and they just churn out dog poo. The truth is that everybody needs a little Oliver Stone in them and cinema would be a much better experience.