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Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Oliver Stone, Moritz Borman, Iain Smith, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Gary Stretch, Anthony Hopkins, Thomas Schühly, Jared Leto, Christopher Kyle, Laeta Kalogridis, Jon Kilik, Rosario Dawson, Val Kilmer

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For better or worse (and in this case, it's mostly for better), Oliver Stone's Alexander Revisited should stand as the definitive version of Stone's much-maligned epic about the great Asian conqueror. Following the DVD release of his previous Director's Cut, Stone offers a video introduction here, explaining why he felt a third and final attempt at refining his film was necessary. Essentially, he's using this opportunity to re-create the "road show" format of the Biblical epics of the 1950s and '60s, with a three-and-a-half-hour running time (with an intermission at the two-hour mark) including 45 minutes of previously unseen footage. Stone has also significantly restructured the film, resulting in substantial (if not exactly redemptive) improvements in its narrative flow. Alexander (played in a torrent of emotions by Colin Farrell) is dying as the film opens, his final moments serving to bookend the film's epic story, which incorporates flashback sequences to flesh out the Macedonian king's back-story involving the turbulent battle of fate between his father, King Philip (Val Kilmer) and his scheming sorceress mother Olympia (Angelina Jolie, ridiculous accent and all), who insists that Alexander is literally a child of the gods.

In Stone's final cut, epic battles remain chaotic (although Alexander's strategy is somewhat easier to follow, with on-screen titles indicating left, right, and center during his army's greatest maneuvers) and the ultra-violent battles are more graphically gory than ever (hence their "unrated" status). The animalistic lovemaking of Alexander and his barbarian bride Roxana (Rosario Dawson) is slightly extended (with Dawson as ravishing as ever), and Stone's additional footage also improves the overall arc of Alexander's relationship with his closest generals and male companions, although his most intimate homosexual encounters remain mostly discreet. As Alexander Revisited makes clear, the film's weaknesses remain unavoidable, but Stone deserves credit for recognizing how a longer running time, and more disciplined narrative structure, would bring Alexander closer to the respect it never earned from critics and filmgoers alike. This is unquestionably a better film than it used to be, leaving us to wonder why it took three separate efforts to shape Alexander into its best possible presentation. --Jeff Shannon

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Alexander Revisited: (Unrated) Final Cut, The (Dbl DVD)

A completely unrated version of Oliver Stone's incredible epic film, loaded with nearly 40 minutes of additional never-before-seen footage, that takes the film to a new level of realism and intensity!

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‎3 hours and 34 minutes

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‎2

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‎Multiple Formats, Color, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Director's Cut, Dolby, Widescreen, Subtitled, NTSC

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‎Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

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‎Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Anthony Hopkins, Jared Leto

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‎WarnerBrothers

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‎January 8, 2008

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‎B000MGB6NM

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EPIC

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2011

As a fan of classic epic films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur, El Cid, and The Ten Commandments, as well as modern epics such as The Right Stuff, Ghandi, and Braveheart, I can tell you that this film belongs among them. Epic filmmaking--that is, films that go on for 3 hours plus and tell grand, sweeping tales of colossal figures in adventurous times--requires that things be done differently from more earthbound movies, and so are to be judged with a wider scope. From beginning to end the cinematography must capture the vastness and beauty of the hero's world, in breathtaking and flawless fashion. The battle scenes must be superbly choreographed, scaled, and amassed. The music must be dramatic, sweeping, and evocative. The panoply of main characters must be in sufficient number to weave an interesting dramatic web whose threads take time to satisfactorily unravel. The overall cast must number in the thousands. The sets and costumes must be luxuriously, ornately, and authentically magnificent. The main character must be--and be rendered--riveting to watch through charismatic, if not gifted, acting. The dialogue must dramatically evoke epic times while still sounding useful. And the directing must be skilled enough to combine all of these elements in such a way that the audience is taken on the same journey the main character takes, thereby becoming utterly transported into that character's mind and world.

If you think about it, Mr. Stone had a Herculean Labor here: To bring Alexander "The Great" down from the ivory pedestal he's resided upon in bust for 2300 years, into our modern times so that we might try to understand him as "The Man" inside four hours. No other figure in human history has been so guilded by legend, or obscured by such legendary true accomplishments. How does one begin to get a sense of this man--his thoughts, feelings, vulnerabilities, that secret inner life? Yes, we know what he DID. But who WAS he?

This film delivers on all that.

So kindly overlook the at-times overmatched acting by Colin Farrell and his youthful peers. Turn a blind eye toward the gross miscasting of Val Kilmer as Alexander's father, Phillip II. Cover your ears as Angelina Jolie snarls and claws her way through one overbearing scene after another, even as she looks every inch Alexander's mother Olympias. Bear with Alexander's old general Ptolemy, ably played as usual by Sir Anthony Hopkins, as he meanders through his own ruminations about who Alexander was in the course of narration. Lie back on the couch and breathe as Oliver Stone beats the Oedipal horse into pudding.

The truth is, even those numerous flaws fail to detract from the impact of this film: To put you down on the earth as it was in Alexander's day, and experience what it might have been like to be him--in battle, in love, in friendship, in tragedy, conquering most of the known world. By the end, you will feel as if you've really KNOWN the man. That's what epic filmmaking is all about.

And if it took Olie three tries to get it right, so what? What matters is that he got it RIGHT. And we get to enjoy it.

(P.S.: The packaging and overall production quality are superb. Really beautiful. That it's selling for about five bucks is itself a wonder of the world.)

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Finally!

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013

This Cut made me happy! I liked the theatrical version okay. The Director's Cut was alright, but this Final Cut did the same thing for me that the Director's Cut for Kingdom of Heaven did: I watched it and went, "Now this is what they meant to show! This makes more sense!"

Stone went for the heart and for the glory that Alexander was in life, start to finish, and to me, he did not disappoint in this Cut. It's kind of funny to me, that the reviews I've found for this movie always seem to: 1) glorify Val Kilmer's performance [and it was good], 2) vilify Angelina Jolie's performance [I found her true to Olympias, who always seemed to have an agenda], 3) complain about the homosexual tendencies [do you know ANYTHING about Alexander or ancient Greece?], and 4) moan about the movie being boring [how the hell is a war movie boring?] Kilmer as Phillip II was amazing; I alternately hated Phillip and felt him tender at the same time, and Kilmer doesn't usually do it for me, but he was AWESOME in this role. Jolie--I always like her acting, and to me, she did the snake worshipping Olympias justice, even if the snake worshipping Olympias was weird unto herself; one thing is for certain-- she loved her son... how is a different story. Farrell's Alexander was amazing, but then again, I'm not sure that Colin Farrell has a bad turn of a role, usually it's a script that gets him. Leto as Hephaistion was beautifully done, and I'm not usually a Leto fan when it comes to him and movies.

How the hell do people find a movie about conquering the world boring? Especially when, as Aristotle puts it in the movie, "the known world" was pretty small? Alexander was way ahead of his time, and to watch his destiny unfold before his eyes, to watch each decision he made, whether or not it was one everyone agreed with, affect the WORLD, had to be mind-blowing. Ptolemy spoke of his death at the end of the movie, saying that "Alexander's great heart finally gave out." I think that was a perfect way to describe it: from what I've read from Plutarch and Arrian and Curtius-- people who never met the man, but relied on writings we've mostly never seen to make their own-- Alexander had such a big heart and such a keen mind for strategy, and when he put those two together, there was nothing he couldn't accomplish.

Stone and Farrell captured that perfectly in this film.

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Alexander Revisited

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2008

I liked Alexander Revisited so much that I have watched it at least a dozen times. It has plenty of "realistic" action but also gets into the psychology of its characters. I have much respect for the director Oliver Stone for having the courage to portray the "real" Alexander, unlike Wolfgang Petersen, the director of Troy who tried to pawn Achelles' lover Petrocolus off as his "cousin." That was contemptable. The truth was that Alexander showed little personal interest in women. The fact that he was bi-sexual (at most) did not detract from his being a colossus.
Jared Leto was very convincing as Alexander's general and lover Hephaestian, not to mention that he was gorgeous. I am sorry Francisco Bosch who played the eunuch Bagoas didn't get a higher billing as his character was important and he did a great job. I think they could have found someone more suited than Colin Farrell to play Alexander. For one thing, he looked nothing like him. Alexander was "more beautiful" than that. The horse that played Alexander's horse Bucephalus was an incredibly majestic animal! What a warrier!
I read in one review that Stone didn't stick to the facts. I disagree. It isn't easy to cram a life like that in three and a half hours, but the few things he altered were either to adher to the time limit or possibly for effect. The way Alexander found Bagoas was "simplified," and Bucephalus did not die in battle, but of old age at thirty. The general Cassander was one of the few of Alexander's boyhood companions not in his army because they hated each other. But I'm glad Stone included him because Jonathan Rhys Myers who played that role is one of my favorites. I'm sorry they didn't make more of the death of Hephaestian as in truth Alexander went into what some called a psychotic rage that lasted for sometime and had far-reaching consequences. Angelina Jolie as Alexander's mother Olympius was magnificant, and again, authentic, even down to the snakes.

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Better But Not Perfect

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2007

In my reviewing this third version of "Alexander," it is difficult for me not to contrast the results of Stone's efforts with what might have been had HBO carried through with their proposal to create a ten-part series about Alexander based upon Mary Renault's trilogy "Fire From Heaven," "The Persian Boy," and "Funeral Games," assuming that the producers would have chosen excellent script writers, directors, and actors. Such a docudrama, run chronologically, would have had a far better chance of covering the almost 33 years of Alexander's life in a more complete and presentable manner. Stone obviously struggeled in his attempt to produce a hybred docudrama / entertainment film that could fit into a single sitting at a movie theater. In all three versions of his film, he met with varying degrees of success or failure.

Still, Stone's production is better (the good parts are far better than many people were capable of recognizing) than many critics and too many audience members thought. There are reasons for this.

Over the years, I have conducted extensive research on Alexander. Also, my having worked as a mental-health therapist for nearly 30 years, I once engaged it what might be called a "forensic psychological analysis" of Alexander and came to some interesting conclusions. So I have been able to compare and contrast the film with the film industry's "preferred approach" to script writing, directing, and production as described to me by my friend who is a university instructor in film.

The second version "Director's Cut" was an improvement over the initial theater version. This final version has some further improvements yet suffers from the same, inevitable difficulties of the first two.

In an effort to integrate the divers elements of the film into an organic whole, Stone made the choice to move frequently forward or backward in time. A multi-part docudrama, run chronologically, would have been far easier for most of the public to follow. Some critics complained about the addition of narration throughout the film, a possibly cumbersome element for an entertainment film. The additional information was a necessary addition, however, considering the limited length of the film and also the limited historical knowledge of most movie goers.

The docudrama elements of Stone's film are historically accurate. Yet in his attempt to make an entertainment film, Stone engaged in compression of, and skewing of, events, especially in the later battle parts of the film. Those in the audience who prefer dramatic action to fact may have been more pleased; however, those members who were capable of appreciating the historically accurate parts of the film may have been a little uncomfortable with this conflict between the two approaches.

In "Alexander - Revisited," Stone finally was free to include additional dialogue and scene extensions that never should have been omitted in the first two versions, undoubtedly against Stone's wishes. The pressure on Stone to omit these segments apparently was worry about the film being "too talky" and also, frankly, from ignorance and prejudice. A therapist must attempt to promote acceptance of fact and reality over beliefs that not only defy fact and reality but also have the potential to be harmful. One of my patients was very upset and angry (along with many viewers and even some Greeks, who should know better) that Stone "forced upon the viewing public a false, made-up version of Alexander's sexual orientation." Stone's portrayal of Alexander and Hepheastion's life-long relationship is accurate, and their expressions of love for each other are done with taste and sensitivity. I have not read from those persons who were offended by the gentle kiss between Bagoas and Alexander in this third version any comments about the overtly sexual scene with Alexander and Roxanne in all three versions. Stone, therefore, should be commended for including the scenes with Alexander and Hepheastion and also the additional footage of Bagoas.

I own and have watched all three DVD versions of Stone's film. The second defintely is better than the first. Although I need to view the second and third versions more in order to come to a more detailed comparison, the additional film footage in "Alexander - Revisited" may tip the evaluation scales in its favor, despite the somewhat disjointed feeling resulting from its editing.

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A epic and a classic.

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013

I have never been able to watch this film on television with it being cut to shreds for commercials. Nor did I see the much criticised cinema release. But Alexander Re-Visited, the Final Cut, is a masterpiece of cinema. The performance of Colin Farrell, from a young man to his death, the changes in his appearance, his emotional range, are just exceptional. So is Angelina Jolie in her role as his mother, Olympia. The real Olympia was far worse than the one presented in the film. This version follows historical events fairly closely, and the two battle scenes - which represent more than a dozen that the real Alexander fought - are bloody and brutal. But it is through these were see Alexander's ability to enthuse his men, to lead, to plan and even to read the landscape, the daylight etc. While some might find the gay scenes awkward, the real Alexander is believed to have been bi-sexual, which was nothing controversial in those times. Vangelis' music is brilliant. Like Cleopatra, this film, in time, will be viewed as the classic it really is, and as close to history as it could get. I live in Sydney, Australia, which at present has an Alexander exhibition at a major museum. This exhibition is so close to the film's story that it is uncanny. Both are excellent.

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Wasted potential

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014

There are a few positive things about this movie, which I'll mention first.

The battle scenes are as chaotic and bloody as one might imagine an actual battle would be in those times. What I found interesting was the labeling of the lines, such as "Macedonian Center", etc., plus the sweeping aerial shots in the desert scene, so one had the sense of strategy on the battlefield.

Costuming, armor and the depiction of cities such as Babylon appeared to be historically accurate, or at least attempted to do so.

However, I think the memory of Alexander the Great would have been better served if there were more exposition of the battles and the strategies employed by Alexander which got him to the starting point of the movie, the Battle of Gaugemela. Given the length of this version, it was disappointing that so little attention was given to Alexander's mind, and deep understanding of tactics.

Instead, we were subjected to a soap opera of love and intrigue, of high emotions and sub-plots, which degraded the victories of Alexander almost to the level of "luck". The constant pedal point of sexuality, bi-sexuality, homosexuality and an (implied) incestuous relationship between Alexander and his mother, was a diversion from the story of the history of Alexander's accomplishments.

The music had the potential of conveying great moments in a warrior's life; moments of humanity and true nobility of spirit. However, it was underutilized throughout.

The accents were ridiculous - WHAT is that accent of Jolie's??! It really started to get on my nerves. We hear others with Irish brogues or cultivated British accents. What the heck?!

And the camera work - don't get me started! The extreme close-ups, over and over again, are also tiresome. Do we really need to see the pores in their faces and their nose-hairs??? And, in the India battle scene, after Alexander is wounded, all of a sudden we're thrown back into a 1960's LSD-type effect of wild colors and sharp contrasts, which very nearly had me expect to hear "Strawberry Fields Forever" at any moment. "Wha-a-a-a-a-a- the---?!"

And, I have to agree with other reviewers re: the flashbacks. Although the years are subtitled, and Anthony Hopkins' voice over gives some context, it is overall very disjointed and truly doesn't function in the telling of a story.

I was very disappointed in this movie; it had so much potential to truly be great; to bring a bit of Alexander - the concepts of strategic warfare and nation-building (and LIBRARIES!) - to present generations.
At the end, despite some interesting observations by Hopkins' Ptolemy, we are still left wondering, "SO....uh, what did Alexander do and HOW DID HE DO IT?

Hollywood is a poor substitute for actual history; it were better that we visit our local library, and crack open a book or two to glean some of the wisdom from Alexander the Great's life.

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Unforgettable!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013

I have been a fan of "sword and sandal" movies since the late 50's. I think this is one of the very best, but you probably need to be somewhat knowledgeable of the historical background to truly appreciate it. Alexander is presented as a man of his time and culture rather than as a modern hero, which might be off-putting for some viewers. The film gets unusually high marks for historical accuracy and, inevitably, the story is too complex and full of paradoxes and uncertainties for nice straightforward storytelling - another negative from the standpoint of the "entertain me" moviegoer. However, it is a feast for the fan of ancient history and the sets and battle scenes are mind-bogglingly good. The acting is uneven, but Farrell pours his heart and soul into the role and deserves the highest accolades.

Yes, the movie, like its subject, has numerous flaws. It is unwieldy, there are probably too many flashbacks and melodramatic moments. But there are many scenes that I will never forget - and have not forgotten since I saw the original version in the theater. I think Ptolemy said it best: (paraphrasing) "Oliver Stone's Alexander is a failure, but his failure towers over the successes of others." It is probably impossible to do justice to Alexander the Great's life in a movie, but Stone came closer than I would have thought possible.

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Interesting cut

Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2024

Some scenes from Original were erased and replaced by new ones, I like this editing better than original i saw, Alexander is my childhood hero, since i was 4,

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L'edizione più completa

Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2017

La più completa tra le varie edizioni del film. Il miglior montaggio che alterna azione e racconto (non come la versione theatrical che è una palla). Molto soddisfatto. PS: ovviamente è solo in inglese, ma chi guarda più i film in italiano? :)

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DVD Regione 1!!

Reviewed in Italy on April 6, 2016

Ho comprato il dvd e purtroppo da nessuna parte era indicato che si trattava di un prodotto Regione 1. Nel titolo c'è scritto Edizione Germania e questo è molto fuorviante. Giudizio negativo per le informazioni sbagliate, non per il prodotto in sè. Non lo restituisco perché...See more

Ho comprato il dvd e purtroppo da nessuna parte era indicato che si trattava di un prodotto Regione 1. Nel titolo c'è scritto Edizione Germania e questo è molto fuorviante.
Giudizio negativo per le informazioni sbagliate, non per il prodotto in sè. Non lo restituisco perché avendolo pagato 6 euro probabilmente mi costerebbe di più.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2014

Good!

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A Good Movie If You Have the Stomach for the Gory Violence and Homosexuality.

Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2014

This movie has all of the usual Oliver Stone characteristics one typically finds in his work. Like his previous films, "Alexander Revisited" is long, controversial, and filled with thought-provoking conspiracies. It raises questions and inspires discussions about "The Great" one, and more specifically what/who drove him to do what he did; namely his mother and father (but then again, we always blame our mothers and fathers for our faults). The movie is very much "alpha-male" with its gory, long, war scenes, and open homosexuality. This movie is definitely not for everyone, particularly not children (or even teenagers), and as such, can not be used as an educational teaching tool. This is too bad, as there are several good points made in the movie. One can always view the other two available, shorter versions, which are not available on this final cut version. The other thing that I did not like about this final version, is that the movie is only available with the English soundtrack and subtitles. Still, this is a movie worth watching, if you have the stomach for it.

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