Underrated as apparently unfit for the hoi Poloi

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 2005)

A masterpiece! I love this movie. It's never before happened to me that I had cried that much during the end of an epic like this one. It has touched me. Alexander's dreams and his determination never to give up on them. His dear commitment to Hephaistion (I think it's unfair to minify the movie only as some can't stand the true historic perception of love between men in ancient Greece), his relation to Bucephalos, and his bold ambitions to reach the end of the world, all of that appeals to me. Whenever I look into Colin's eyes, I see the boy who wanted to find the land where Heracles traveled to. I see the boy who tamed the black stallion and who rode towards the sun. I see the boy who talked to Aristotle about ruling the world. I see the boy who holds his father's hand, staring at the cave paintings, shivering in veneration. So... I see Connor Paolo all the time. That's what makes this movie so special to me. I see the overall character of Alexander in his eyes, which makes me feel I know him. The courage to fight for his dreams, the ambition never to give up, the endurance to take a stand and conquer. Alexander is a masterpiece of tremendous importance, at least in my eyes. The ancient leader is portrayed decently and true to history, with all his failures and flaws, but with such power and credibility that make my eyes wet whenever he approaches the war elephants and whispers into Bucephalos' ears "You and I again, for the last time." I see young Alexander again, when he saved the stallion's life. Life is a circle, and every circle closes itself one day. Connor Paolo is outstanding, really. I'm a fan of him since this movie. My deep respect. He is so good in here.