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Alexander Revisited - The Final Cut (2 Disc Special Edition) [2004] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Oliver Stone Actors: Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Rosario Dawson Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy New: £4.81 as of 25/11/2009 16:28 GMT details You Save: £11.18 (70%) New (12) Used (3) from £4.81 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 22 reviews Sales Rank: 5670 Format: Box set, PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 206 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321902143514 ASIN: B000MV82YI Theatrical Release Date: 2004 Release Date: August 6, 2007 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 22 1 2 3 4 5 Next » Exceptional August 10, 2007 Ian Armer (Lancashire, United Kingdom) 56 out of 57 found this review helpful Oliver Stone hints at studio problems in the newly recorded introduction, citing that this version is the film he was able to finally put together with 'total creative freedom'. And it's magnificent. The first 45 minutes are breathtaking and almost an epic in themselves as we plunge headfirst into the (extended) battle of Gaugamela before slipping back into Alexander's past. The film is stronger for it's total re-edit as well as the inclusion of many scenes that add shades of character to the once faceless soldiers and generals in Alexander's army. Unlike previous versions of the film, the bond between Alexander and his men is palpable. Being allowed to breathe, the film is genuinely affecting in places (the soldier's death after Gaugemela and the last few moments between Phillip and Alexander) where as before it felt hurried, as though we had to get to the next big scene. The big moments are all there, in fact they are even stronger here, but the pacing greatly improves the emotional impact and allows a deeper understanding of the character development and motivation. It also feels as if you are watching an intelligent film taking the viewer on a journey that is both provocative and fascinating. br / br /The India sequences are also extended, and again the battle scene is emotionally involving, creating a genuine moment where we intercut between Alexander the man and the boy, as he talks to Bucephalus before his last charge. The violence in the India sequence is also extremely graphic. br / br /As in any version, Vangelis's score is a bonus and the film looks amazing. The performances are strong and Anthony Hopkins provides, I think, a new voice over for the duration of the film. It works in providing an anchor as the film is very non-linear. br / br /I could go on, but you have to see it for yourself. It is finally an Oliver Stone film, as opposed to the compromise of the theatrical version and the second guessing (although greatly improved) 'Director's Cut'. THIS is the version to own, but with no extras at all, you'd be best to keep a hold of other versions for documentaries, commentaries etc. br / br /An absolute epic. From the critical ravaging of the original release to this glorious masterpiece, it is an essential film for any serious film lover and DVD collector. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant... INCREDIBLY IMPROVED! August 8, 2007 Samedi (Ayr, Ayrshire United Kingdom) 56 out of 58 found this review helpful I was always a fan of the original theatrical cut of Alexander; I found it to be a brave, dashing film which looked and sounded exquisite and had a genuine emotional kick to it. However, as much as I loved it, I could concede that certain parts detracted from the overall effect; namely certain dialogue, too much clunky exposition, perhaps not enough of Stone's Alexander showing himself to be 'great' on the battlefield and perhaps too much of Alexander weeping and sulking. With this new double disc DVD Im am very glad to say all of my personal reservations seem to have been addressed amd rectified! br / br /We now get the sense of epic-ness through a greater spectrum of drama: the family scenes at Pella with Kilmer and Jolie are less distracting and domineering, both battles at Gaugamela and Multan benefit from added gore (sorry if that sounds childish but if a battle is to be horrifying and realistic then we should be allowed to watch the suffering. There isn't much more insulting to an audience than a film editor who robs us of emotional impact!) and tactical explanation, to a generally more lyrical and emotionally resonant narrative. All of the craziness is present and correct: the elephants, the infra-red battle, the Persian eunuchs, the dancing girls, Kilmer and Jolie CHEWING up scenery with their entertainingly demented performances, the larger than life (and achingly beautiful) Vangelis score...everything an epic movie should be is represented here with style, swagger and verve. br / br /Homophopics will not be pleased (who cares?)to learn that the male on male relationaships are given more time and space to develop: for me, this serves to make the characters more sensitive and human; besides, the heteosexual relationaships are shown in far more graphic detail. I guess Stone was hoping that after 2300 years we would have gotten used to the idea but reports suggest many viewers (no elbows pointing at bible-belt USA) still have a problem with this kind of depiction. br /But for those of us who are more sensible and open minded, Alexander Revisited represents an astounding example of epic filmmaking that topples the petty attempts like Troy. br / br /Hollywood take note! Both Alexander and Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven have been improved ENORMOUSLY by being allowed longer running times. These are stories that require a large canvas to be told properly. Im very glad Oliver Stone didn't let this go and cut his losses; like Alexander himself, he persevered in the face of incredulity and his emerged, finally, with the masterpiece he set out to make. This is the stuff of Titans. I recommend this without hesitation. Brilliant on an Epic scale! August 22, 2007 S. Brown 15 out of 18 found this review helpful Wow! I Revisited Alexander last night and although I enjoyed the first theatrical version, this is far superior. The main difference with this version is the incredible beginning, showing the Gaugamela battle first, which establishing the tone of the film and Alexander himself much more clearly. He appears as a great leader, with realistic and human relationships with his army. br /This film is very long, but as Oliver Stone says at the beginning: it is unencumbered by normal theatrical running times and is a huge scale epic to be savoured and thought about slowly, and as an audience you never feel rushed, in fact I was disappointed when it was finished! The other main change is that throughout the main film, Stone dips in and out of Alexander's early life, using certain events as props to his later conquering years. br /I could never understand the kind of criticism levelled at the original version of this film, especially the performances. Val Kilmer and Angelina Jolie add some marvellous drama and glamour and as for Colin Farrell, I thought he was astounding. He flawlessly conveys the love, pride, ruthless ambition and great heart of a fighter in all his scenes. He's absolutely mesmerising throughout the film and completely convincing. br /I love everything about this magnificent, colourful and moving film and to the critics that dismissed it because of wigs, accents, and sudden changes of timeline, this intelligent and adult film experience is obviously not for you - go buy Not Another Teen Movie instead. br / Wow! December 18, 2007 R. C. Moreland (Hereford, United Kingdom) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful Everyone else has summed up the technical reasons why this is better, so I neednt go into that. Although I must say quite bluntly, watch it and you'll love it. A masterful return to form akin to the great historical epics of the 60s (Fall of the Roman Empire, Cleopatra, Spartacus, etc.) At Last February 23, 2009 chuckles (Netherlands) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful Well, I am big into my history, and I absolutly hated the first movie and the directors cut, however this version is what I had hoped for all along. He is still the most unconvincing Macedonian ever, and to make up for it everyone else has an Irish accent as well, but I can forgive that. I truely believe that you cannot put the entire life of a major historical fugure into a standard 2-3 hour movie, but of course we all understand that people wont sit in a cinema for any longer than that. So for that reason I think this 2 part final cut is the only way of enjoying these types of movies (Lord of the Rings is another similar example). This has been the case for so many recent efforts and directors cuts, can't recall any one ever been worse that the cinematic release.... studios please take note! This movie is now a total epic, and for me manages to capture essence of history in a way that only Gladiator has managed in recent cinema history, whereas for some reason they used to be able to do so well in the early cinematic efforts. This is to the cinema what Rome was for TV Showing reviews 1-5 of 22 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

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