Have never even seen this movie, as reviled as it is. But might end up renting it and judging for myself. Here's the review:

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/343/alexanderrevisited.html

No lossless though, that's the biggest disappointment. Perhaps Warner wanted to keep bandwidth for video peaks.

Other than that it sounds great. I personally really like the movie. I'll pass though and wait for a release with lossless.

It is like I said days ago....a gorgeous looking disc. Even the dark scenes look fantastic just like the review said. Definitely reference. Even though the DD track does sound good...I would kill to hear Vangelis score with a lossless track. It's a masterpiece.

yes now if Warner would only ship the damn thing out to me..........

I really doubt that Warner needed the extra 800+ kbps for video peaks

I'm sure it looks great but I just can't force myself to watch this movie again.

I've always really like the movie. It's already on its way in the mail.

I'm sure it looks great but I just can't force myself to watch this movie again.

The way this version is put together makes the film MUCH better, it really didn't seem like they added a whole lot but every thing has been rearranged and makes the film alot more interesting, its like your not even watching the same movie as before. If you hated it before you might actually find this one entertaining, and if you like it before than you'll love this version.

Quick question:

A family member went to the theater and watched this, and basically stated that is was really laced with alot of Homosexual content. Does the "revisited" version eliminate or reduce that type of content?

Quick question:

A family member went to the theater and watched this, and basically stated that is was really laced with alot of Homosexual content. Does the "revisited" version eliminate or reduce that type of content?

I certainly hope not. Lots of homophobes trashed this movie becuase of this, but Alexander and Hephaeston were lovers in real life. They don't have sex or anything in the movie, so don't worry about it.

Thank you Eap!

This just might warrant a blind buy for me.....I really enjoy these types of movies! Mainly due to the members giving it such high ratings!

Quick question:

A family member went to the theater and watched this, and basically stated that is was really laced with alot of Homosexual content. Does the "revisited" version eliminate or reduce that type of content?

If anything this version puts More emphasis on the homo/bi sexual behavior than the previous versions

This review put me over the top and off the fence on this one.

I'll buy it now rather than rent. I saw the original on HBO and was disappointed, though one could tell there was a good movie in there, somewhere.

This has got to be one of the WORST films that ever made print, even AJ couldn't help this thing..
I don't care if it looks so fantastic, that the swords come flying into my room- jumping off my PJ wall..

I will not subject myself to such horror ever again.

This movie was a major letdown. I'll rent the new version to see if it is any better, but for anyone blind buying this one, be forewarned. It's bad.

Put it this way, it makes Troy look like a good movie.

The movie was pretty decent, but it does drag alot & way too much homosexual stuff isn't good @ all, but I did enjoy most of the movie & the battles, wish the battles were longer.

So no problems playing? My PDVD7 won't do it.

I would love to pick this one up, but man I cannot stand Colin Ferrel.

This movie was terrible. We got a free, pre-release screening of it on my college campus. I felt like I couldn't get up and leave because it was free and there were studio people there judging our response. I wonder what they learned when we were laughing at blatantly unfunny parts because of their ridiculousness (eg: the elephant rising up over Alexander, etc)

I am not sure why horrible movies are getting better Picture and Audio treatment.

I am not sure why horrible movies are getting better Picture and Audio treatment.

Yep,kinda like having a hot chick kick you in the nuts. :eek:

Not sure why everyone is dumping on Alexander, if you read the SD/HD reviews most home video reviewers are quite positive about the movie.

Anyway, the glowing PQ reviews for 'Revisited' are somewhat unexpected.

I have Revisted on DVD and the PQ is unfortunately fairly poor...

The movie was pretty decent, but it does drag alot & way too much homosexual stuff isn't good @ all, but I did enjoy most of the movie & the battles, wish the battles were longer.

Yeah, why all the homosexual stuff? Who wants actual history in a film about a historical figure? It woulda been REALLY cool if Alexander had super powers though, they should've put some in there!

Yeah, why all the homosexual stuff? Who wants actual history in a film about a historical figure? It woulda been REALLY cool if Alexander had super powers though, they should've put some in there!

Yeah, and then if they could show Alexander making out with a hot chick all the time, that would be amazing. There's just not enough hetero sex in movies these days.:sarcasm:

Yeah, why all the homosexual stuff? Who wants actual history in a film about a historical figure? It woulda been REALLY cool if Alexander had super powers though, they should've put some in there!

I agree. ;)

I don't see the problem with the homosexuality aspect of the film, you have to be pretty ignorant and shielded from society to find that element of a movie to be bothersome. It's historically accurate.

It is like I said days ago....a gorgeous looking disc. Even the dark scenes look fantastic just like the review said. Definitely reference. Even though the DD track does sound good...I would kill to hear Vangelis score with a lossless track. It's a masterpiece.

Kris agrees with you:Alexander (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_4/mrg-151-october-2007-part-1.html#Alexander%20Revisited%20-%20The%20Final%20Cut)
PQ 5 out of 5
AQ 4
Film its self 3

IMO the PQ on this one trumps Kong and Hot Fuzz. IT'S THAT GREAT.

The audio is fantastic as well, especially the battle in India.

too much homosexual stuff isn't good @ all,



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I agree. ;)

I don't see the problem with the homosexuality aspect of the film, you have to be pretty ignorant and shielded from society to find that element of a movie to be bothersome. It's historically accurate.

The only problem I had with it was when I was watching it with a group of my friends and I said, "Hey, who's that hot chick...ohmygodthat'sJaredLeto." :eek:

I certainly hope not. Lots of homophobes trashed this movie becuase of this, but Alexander and Hephaeston were lovers in real life. They don't have sex or anything in the movie, so don't worry about it.

How many people on this forum (many) are going to keep saying that people don't like the movie because they're homophobes????

Why must you SLANDER your fellow forum members for not liking a movie? It's OK to call people homophobes?

Are people who call others homophobes elitist snobs who truly know art? The truly enlightened who can see this is a great film and not denigrate it because of their enlightened attitudes about homosexuality?

Did you see anyone calling people who criticize Crank and 300 (again, many) limp-wristed "machophobes" for not enjoying pure male testosterone popcorn munching action??

How many people on this forum (many) are going to keep saying that people don't like the movie because they're homophobes????

Why must you SLANDER your fellow forum members for not liking a movie? It's OK to call people homophobes?

Are people who call others homophobes elitist snobs who truly know art? The truly enlightened who can see this is a great film and not denigrate it because of their enlightened attitudes about homosexuality?

Did you see anyone calling people who criticize Crank and 300 (again, many) limp-wristed "machophobes" for not enjoying pure male testosterone popcorn munching action??

Well said. Given the PQ rating i'm going to pick this up. I actully enjoyed the theater release so hopefully its not to diffrent with this cut :)

The way this version is put together makes the film MUCH better, it really didn't seem like they added a whole lot but every thing has been rearranged and makes the film alot more interesting, its like your not even watching the same movie as before. If you hated it before you might actually find this one entertaining, and if you like it before than you'll love this version.


I agree.It is a very good movie.Pic quality is excellent.One of the best I have next to Kong.Acting is well done and tells a great story.Amazing what he did in just 33 years of life.:)

this is the only version of the film i saw, and i really enjoyed it. the intermission was actually not too bad. i stopped and picked up at relevant points of the film and allowed me to get up and stretch after 2 hours.

maybe the theatrical/director's cut sucked, but this final cut was very enjoyabe. ad the picture quality on a 50" plasma was excellent!

How many people on this forum (many) are going to keep saying that people don't like the movie because they're homophobes????

Why must you SLANDER your fellow forum members for not liking a movie? It's OK to call people homophobes?

Are people who call others homophobes elitist snobs who truly know art? The truly enlightened who can see this is a great film and not denigrate it because of their enlightened attitudes about homosexuality?

Did you see anyone calling people who criticize Crank and 300 (again, many) limp-wristed "machophobes" for not enjoying pure male testosterone popcorn munching action??

I never called anyone on the boards homophobes. I was talking about some of the general negative buzz on the movie when it was released theatrically.

I agree. ;)

I don't see the problem with the homosexuality aspect of the film, you have to be pretty ignorant and shielded from society to find that element of a movie to be bothersome. It's historically accurate.

Just because something is accurate does not make it significant enough to be a large part of a film. I mean, where's all the bowel movement video? We all know that he pooped. Clearly it's inaccurate because there wasn't enough flatulence.

I couldn't care less that they made it clear he was bi-sexual, but IMO it's historical significance is questionable as anything more than a footnote. If you disagree then ask yourself one question, if he was hetero would you expect that much of the film to deal with his "heteroness"?

this will be a blind buy for me on the 16th

I agree. ;)

I don't see the problem with the homosexuality aspect of the film, you have to be pretty ignorant and shielded from society to find that element of a movie to be bothersome. It's historically accurate.

Perhaps it may be historically accurate, but the art of story telling still counts. This film reminds me of our grade 10 history teacher, whose talent largely consisted of putting the entire class to sleep while "accurately" recounting the most historically significant WWII battles. Contrast this teacher to the one we had in grade 8, whose accounts of otherwise dry material had our entire class on the edge of our seats - waiting and hoping to hear how it all turned out!

Alexander reminded me of that grade 10 teacher, and how she single handedly ruined any interest I had in history for quite some time. I found it tiresome, disjointed, boring, unmemorable, and an example that Hollywood has to do more to make a good flick than simply throwing money onto the screen hoping it will stick. Worth a rental if you're curious about the PQ, but I can't imagine watching this more than once unless you're aim is to lose any interest you might have had in what was otherwise the seminal culture that provided the foundation of Western Civilization.

No lossless though, that's the biggest disappointment. Perhaps Warner wanted to keep bandwidth for video peaks.

Other than that it sounds great. I personally really like the movie. I'll pass though and wait for a release with lossless.

Wouldn't even have to be lossless -- just bumping up from 640Kbps to a very effective 1.5Mbps DD+ would have been a huge step up. I don't understand this decision given a two disc presentation. Just because Warner typically chooses 640Kbps, does that mean they must AVOID 1.5Mbps?

Not sure why everyone is dumping on Alexander, if you read the SD/HD reviews most home video reviewers are quite positive about the movie.

Anyway, the glowing PQ reviews for 'Revisited' are somewhat unexpected.

I have Revisted on DVD and the PQ is unfortunately fairly poor...

Is the SD version also two disc with intermission? If not, they may have had a space proiblem. I'm guessing it was DD5.1 only (no DTS.)

How many people on this forum (many) are going to keep saying that people don't like the movie because they're homophobes????

Why must you SLANDER your fellow forum members for not liking a movie? It's OK to call people homophobes?

Are people who call others homophobes elitist snobs who truly know art? The truly enlightened who can see this is a great film and not denigrate it because of their enlightened attitudes about homosexuality?

Did you see anyone calling people who criticize Crank and 300 (again, many) limp-wristed "machophobes" for not enjoying pure male testosterone popcorn munching action??

Agree. This is ad hominem nonsense. I bought the movie last week. I never went to the theatre to watch it. Watched it on the weekend. Ouch. Not good. Lags. Jumps back and forth. Some parts are good, you see some light, for example, Alexander's epic battle with Darius. But it's almost as if the movie spent itself there and couldn't find a rhythm afterwards. Not saying much in that the battle is basically at the beginning of the movie. In fact, I was bored by the time I changed to disk 2 and continued watching the remaining part of the movie the next day. Disappointment would be an understatement.

IMO the PQ on this one trumps Kong and Hot Fuzz. IT'S THAT GREAT.

The audio is fantastic as well, especially the battle in India.

Totally disagree! Kong is far superior, even Wyat Earp looks better overall.

Alexander has quiet a few soft shots, and out of focus angles, to not to make this a top notch video like Kong.

I never called anyone on the boards homophobes. I was talking about some of the general negative buzz on the movie when it was released theatrically.

That's not how your post reads at all.

I have the toshiba A35 and the 2 disk on the HD-DVD will not play. I tried about 10 times! It will say system error. Can anybody try this on there A35??????

I haven't played my copy yet, but for those with problems:

- Try going into Maintence and 'Initialize' (or something close to that).

- Or try going into Settings and changing format to 'Twin-Disc' (or something close to that).

It's the player telling you that it refuses to play such a terrible movie.

"I'm NOT gonna to play this for you, the material on this is so poor, I cannot allow it"

Signed:
Your trusty friend,

toshiba A35