Review of Alexander (1996) by Simon D — 08 May 2014

Colin Farrell is the only actor that is out of place-flashbacks to John Wayne playing Ghengis Khan. Oy.

This review of Alexander (1996) was written by Simon D on 08 May 2014.

Alexander has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mary V (60) on 29 Sep 2014

I love this movie. Oliver stone made an ambitious, epic film that most directors could never pull off. Props to Stone and crew…

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