Alexander 4K 2004

This is probably the only film whose plot will never fade from my memory. And probably the only film I've watched about five times. I won't pretend that I understood everything the first time around. But it left a lasting impression of something grand...

A magnificent film about the life of the glorious King Alexander the Great. Well-paced, tense, full of grandiose battles and, at the same time, “spiritual” battles, if you know what I mean. Undoubtedly, not everyone understood it, but absolutely everyone saw it.

Initially, the role of Alexander the Great was supposed to be played by my beloved Heath Ledger, but at the last moment, Colin Farrell took over the role. It's a shame, of course, especially when you imagine how Heath could have played it. But... If only...

The role of the famous conqueror is not for every actor, and Colin Farrell brilliantly proved that he is “not just anyone.” For some reason, this role is considered a failure, but I cannot agree with that. It was because of this film that he became so wildly famous, and not because of The Recruit, Phone Booth, or Hart's War. Incidentally, Hart's War is one of his sensational films starring the immortal Bruce Willis, which I also liked. I recommend it to fans of unconventional cinema.

So, he is very natural in the role of Alexander. And, as we know, viewers don't like insincerity. So Farrell successfully overcame this barrier. Add to this his extraordinary talent, sharpness, cult status, and prestige, and you get one of Oliver Stone's masterpieces, the incomparable Alexander.

Jared Leto managed to portray Hephaestion in a very touching way. Without the vulgarity so characteristic of most films, without silly camaraderie. This is also a very memorable character who “sticks” in the viewer's soul and elevates the actor to an indecent height.

Angelina Jolie is, as always, inimitable, even in such a “strange” role, rather than that of a seductive courtesan. It's just a pity that her youth throughout Alexander's life seems somewhat implausible, but that's no big deal.

The film is truly worthy. Outstanding, like the life of Alexander the Great. Outstanding, like everything this excellent cast does.