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Alexander

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The story is an epic that is as daring and ambitious as its subject, a relentless conqueror who by the age of 32 had amassed the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Past and present collide to form the puzzle of the protagonist, a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies in which childhood memories and Alexander's rise to power unfold side by side with the later day expansion of his empire, and its ultimate downfall.
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Even at nearly three hours long, this ponderous, talky, and emotionally distant biopic fails to illuminate Alexander's life.

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Alonso Duralde The Advocate 07/27/2021
While it's worth applauding Alexander for not making its legendary hero 100% hetero, there's nothing else to recommend about this stilted, tedious epic. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek 03/13/2018
Though Alexander is emotionally and intellectually incoherent, it's the work of a first-rate filmmaker who creates unforgettable images...could any contemporary actor fill Alexander's globe-bestriding shoes? He remains beyond Farrell's grasp. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media 09/09/2010
1/5
Alexander the person was great. This movie isn't. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 1d
1/4
Where’s Biggus Dickus when we really need him? Go to Full Review
David Walsh World Socialist Web Site 02/15/2021
It's not at all clear what Stone is getting at, other than suggesting that conquering the world is exhausting and psychologically damaging work. Go to Full Review
Kaleem Aftab The List 04/23/2019
3/5
Stone has always relished posing more questions than he has answers in biopics. In Alexander, however, he enjoys it a little too much. Go to Full Review
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Glenn D Dec 2 Three hours I will never get back See more Ozbloke36 E Nov 28 Really enjoyed this film, it was long but I watched the whole thing with easy, even as a teenager back in the day and again lately, not sure why all the hate honestly. Good story, good acting. See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Aug 27 Alexander (2004) is a very long film, the story of the great Alexander was very little covered here, the cast tries to give the same energy as their characters but they don't get to the right point. Angelina Jolie's participation is very short. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 15 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Carlos J Jul 15 I feel like the film would have been better with a better actor. Besides, we don't know much about Alexander the Great's story. The most we know are stories from friends or people who knew him. Carlos Jimenez See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 12 2 hours and 55 minutes is too long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $34,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The story is an epic that is as daring and ambitious as its subject, a relentless conqueror who by the age of 32 had amassed the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Past and present collide to form the puzzle of the protagonist, a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies in which childhood memories and Alexander's rise to power unfold side by side with the later day expansion of his empire, and its ultimate downfall.
Director
Oliver Stone
Producer
Moritz Borman, Jon Kilik
Screenwriter
Oliver Stone, Christopher Kyle, Laeta Kalogridis
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Pacifica Film, Warner Brothers
Rating
R (Violence|Some Sexuality|Nudity)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography, Adventure, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 24, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.3M
Runtime
2h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, SDDS, Surround, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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