Alexander (DVD, 2005, Theatrical Edition Directors Cut)

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Director Oliver Stone chalks up an ambitious entry on his biopic resume (past entries include films about Jim Morrison, Richard Nixon, and JFK among others) with this cinematic treatise on the life of the mighty Alexander the Great. Despite his young death at 32, Alexander packed some unimaginable conquests into his limited years by ruling over a huge chunk of the globe. Stone draws on a voice-over narration provided by Anthony Hopkins, whose character is named Ptolemy, to aurally depict some of the battles. Thus, Stone shifts the weight of the film to focus on the personality of Alexander (Colin Farrell), a man who is stricken by overwhelming personal insecurities that come in direct contrast to his bold achievements. Complex dealings with his mother (Angelina Jolie) and father (Val Kilmer) plague him, as does his turbulent relationship with his wife, Roxane (Rosario Dawson). His connection with his best friend, Hephaestion (Jared Leto), is ambiguous, with Stone touching on their vaunted homosexuality via some shared tender moments. As these personal battles are played out, Ptolemy fills the historic gaps in the narrative by charting the incredible conflicts that raged at Alexander's behest. Eventually, Stone lets loose with an epic on-screen battle, which sees Alexander's troops rumble across India in another country-conquering quest. But while his minions struggle, and Alexander demands success, it becomes clear that he is his own worst enemy. With the only real threat to Alexander coming from a tempestuous struggle with his own ego, Stone's summation of the great historical leader paints a picture of an embittered and solitary figure who was able to rule everyone apart from himself.

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Product Key Features

ActorColin Farrell, Angelina Jolie
EditionTheatrical Edition Director's Cut
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleAlexander
DirectorOliver Stone
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatTheatrical Edition Director's Cut
Leading RoleColin Farrell, Angelina Jolie
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20050802

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  • Alexander... was definitely great.

    Best of the three Alexander's. Although one of the greatest disappointments, he and Hephaistion never even kiss, which is ridiculous for historical, known and famed lovers. Other major criticism was the absolute wealth of Greek names, which are nearly impossible to figure out or follow... unless viewing it with subtitles, which helps immensely. But a great film overall, acting and all production values are top notch.

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  • Intense, riveting, romantic, very realistic

    Very well done, holds your attention thru out the entire film. It covers a whole range of emotions. It did get a little gory form as I am really squeamish but I suppose is It was not the battle scenes would not come across as being so real like they do.

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  • Alexander DVD

    My Son loved this movie. I haven't seen it yet, but it looks terrific! Thanks so much!!!

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  • Alexander

    Great movie...📽 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • Great

    Well boxed and fast

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    Very good

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  • Alexander the great

    Very good movie

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  • Thanks

    Good movie thanks

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