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Willravel · 11-23-2004, 09:19 AM

Alexander was arguabally the greatest military leader in recorded history. His story has become legend over the many years after his death. He created an army of Macedonians and Greeks that conquered the known world.

Now, on the heels of the epic Troy (2004, Wolfgang Peterson, available on DVD January 4, 2005), we have another posslby great epic. This film is based on the life of Alexander the great (played be Colin Farrell), and chronicles his life from childhood until the age of 32. Supporting Farrell is Anthony Hopkins as Old Ptolemy, Angelina Jolie as Olympias (Alexander's mother), and Val Kilmer as Philip (Alexander's father).

This is a GREAT risk for director/writer Oliver Stone, who already has a reputation for mucking up really interesting stories with his personal political views (see JFK). We are also in danger of seeing a lot of blood, and a lot of dialogue, but little plot.

I say that it's worth a try. Despite the fact that Angelina Jolie (29 years old) can play Colin Farrell(28 years old)'s mother, and the possibility of a bloodbath, this might actually be a really good movie. Besides, it's either this or Christmas with the Kranks.

Alexander opens Wednesday, November 24th nationwide in the US.

What do YOU think?

11-23-2004, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Alexander: the great? Alexander was arguabally the greatest military leader in recorded history. His story has become legend over the many years after his death. He created an army of Macedonians and Greeks that conquered the known world. Now, on the heels of the epic Troy (2004, Wolfgang Peterson, available on DVD January 4, 2005), we have another posslby great epic. This film is based on the life of Alexander the great (played be Colin Farrell), and chronicles his life from childhood until the age of 32. Supporting Farrell is Anthony Hopkins as Old Ptolemy, Angelina Jolie as Olympias (Alexander's mother), and Val Kilmer as Philip (Alexander's father). This is a GREAT risk for director/writer Oliver Stone, who already has a reputation for mucking up really interesting stories with his personal political views (see JFK). We are also in danger of seeing a lot of blood, and a lot of dialogue, but little plot. I say that it's worth a try. Despite the fact that Angelina Jolie (29 years old) can play Colin Farrell(28 years old)'s mother, and the possibility of a bloodbath, this might actually be a really good movie. Besides, it's either this or Christmas with the Kranks. Alexander opens Wednesday, November 24th nationwide in the US. What do YOU think?