Alexander

Alexander the Great, son of King Philip II, is born in Macedon and educated by Aristotle. He grows up to be a brilliant military strategist and leader, conquering vast territories across Persia and into India. The film explores his ambition, his complex relationships with his mother Olympias, his lover Hephaestion, and his generals, as well as his struggles with his own mortality and the vastness of his empire.

Oliver Stone's epic portrayal of the legendary conqueror received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambition, visual scope, and Colin Farrell's performance, many criticized its historical inaccuracies, uneven pacing, and perceived melodrama. It was also a significant box office disappointment.

• Praised for its grand scale and ambition.

• Criticized for historical liberties and inconsistent tone.

• Colin Farrell's performance was noted as a highlight by some.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the epic scope and the attempt to bring Alexander's story to life, though a significant portion found the film to be historically inaccurate and overly dramatic.

Nominated for 2 Golden Raspberry Awards (Worst Actor for Colin Farrell, Worst Supporting Actress for Angelina Jolie).

Director Oliver Stone was so unhappy with the original cut of the film that he re-edited it multiple times, releasing director's cuts and final cuts that significantly alter the pacing and focus of the narrative.