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> If you haven’t seen “Alexander,” staring Collin Ferrel and Angelina Jolie, you may really enjoy it. That’s interesting, because Alexander is the one movie I

> If you haven’t seen “Alexander,” staring Collin Ferrel and Angelina Jolie, you may really enjoy it. That’s interesting, because Alexander is the one movie I truly regret not having left during the break. I found it boring, incoherent and in parts (especially Angelina Julie’s parts) really annoying. But to be fair, I watched it with German synchronisation. Perhaps that is to blame.

dr_dshiv 4y ago
Give it another go. It’s an example of filmmakers deciding to forego formula in favor of respect to the original material. It does jump about a lot— and it might help me that I’m really familiar with the history. For instance, it is probably better if you already know that Aristotle trained Alexander and his military commanders—otherwise you might be wondering why Aristotle is featured so heavily. And they have a number of short scenes to communicate important vignettes in his life—like his conquest of Egypt is only referred to obliquely. Also, I thought Angelina Jolie’s role as Olympias was awesome. All the family dynamics were pretty well represented! Even Alexander’s love of his horse Bucephalus… like, there were some great scenes in there.
IndySun 4y ago
It was not an especially good film by any stretch. It is rare to find a fan. Hokey male posturing, celebrating vicious violence as now historical whimsy, cartoon opponents, plus some bad direction, script, editing, and acting. Literally generic. I don't know anyone who liked it, and certainly no one who would ever watch it again. You're quite safe. I would add in its defence, like so so many films released, there is a decent film in there dying to get out, if only the editor had their way. Colin Farrell was 'hurt' by the lack of audience and box office response.

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> If you haven’t seen “Alexander,” staring Collin Ferrel and Angelina Jolie, you may really enjoy it. That’s interesting, because Alexander is the one movie I

by omnibrain 4y ago

dr_dshiv 4y ago
Give it another go. It’s an example of filmmakers deciding to forego formula in favor of respect to the original material. It does jump about a lot— and it might help me that I’m really familiar with the history. For instance, it is probably better if you already know that Aristotle trained Alexander and his military commanders—otherwise you might be wondering why Aristotle is featured so heavily. And they have a number of short scenes to communicate important vignettes in his life—like his conquest of Egypt is only referred to obliquely. Also, I thought Angelina Jolie’s role as Olympias was awesome. All the family dynamics were pretty well represented! Even Alexander’s love of his horse Bucephalus… like, there were some great scenes in there.
IndySun 4y ago
It was not an especially good film by any stretch. It is rare to find a fan. Hokey male posturing, celebrating vicious violence as now historical whimsy, cartoon opponents, plus some bad direction, script, editing, and acting. Literally generic. I don't know anyone who liked it, and certainly no one who would ever watch it again. You're quite safe. I would add in its defence, like so so many films released, there is a decent film in there dying to get out, if only the editor had their way. Colin Farrell was 'hurt' by the lack of audience and box office response.