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by Oliver Stone
US/UK/Germany/Netherlands 2004
I once heard a description of Oliver Stone's work as being
the American equivalent of classic Greek epics. Big themes. Ambitiously told.
Stone’s films are often flawed but full of passion and meaning. When I learned
he was making a film about the life of Alexander The Great I thought if anyone
could pull it off...
The consensus is that Oliver Stone blew it but I have to disagree. I found
Alexander to be an intelligent, beautifully shot and typically complex Oliver
Stone movie. The acting is excellent.
Not only by Colin Farrell, who confidently portrays one of history's biggest
enigmas but also by Val Kilmer, Angelina Jolie, indeed, the entire cast. While
long, the movie is seldom boring. Accepted historical accounts are enacted
faithfully and realistically. Stone puts us in the ancient world and we are
left to deal with the resulting culture shock. Brutality, sexuality and social
interaction are all being thrown at us on their own terms. On my initial
viewing of Alexander, I found that it took me a while to grasp this. Then I
remembered that the first time I see any of Oliver Stone’s films I am left
reeling.
What is made very clear is that Alexander The Great was very much a man of his
time. But, after him the world would never be the same. I have to applaud the
film makers for attempting to put this legacy on film, warts and all.
Excerpt of review by european films.net located HERE
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Theatrical Release: November 16, 2004 (US)
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DVD Review: Warner Home Video (Widescreen Special Edition) - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Runtime | 175' | |
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2.40:1 Original Aspect Ratio
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is consistently clean and sharp. Colors are correct, if somewhat warm.
Oliver Stone states in his commentary that he used a different color
palette for each of the three major sections of the movie to cue the
viewer since there are some sequences shown out of chronological order. The original aspect ratio is said to be 2.40:1. My measurements indicate that the DVD image is roughly 2.37:1 indicating minimal cropping. The Dolby 5.1 surround track is clean with good directional effects. It did not give my subwoofer much of a workout. Surprising, since the battle scenes are huge. The commentary by Stone and Oxford University historian Robin Lane Fox is very interesting and informative. The behind the scenes footage shot by Sean Stone, Oliver's son, is also very entertaining and well worth a look.  out
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