Alexander, the Great
The film is based on the Alexander the Great, the Macedonian King who conquered Asia Minor, Persia and some part of Ancient India. Shown in the movie are some of the key moments of Alexander's youth, his invasion of the mighty Persian Empire and his death. It also outlines his early life, including his difficult relationship with his father, Philip II of Macedonia, the unification of the Greek city-states under the League of Corinth and the conquest of the Persian Empire in 331 BC. It also details his plans to reform his empire and the attempts he made to reach the end of the world.
The plot also illustrates Alexander's private relationship with his childhood friend Hephaestion and later his wife Roxana. Before succumbing to an unknown illness or poison — it is never revealed which, yet both are suggested —, Alexander distances himself from his wife, despite her being pregnant, believing that she has killed his childhood friend Hephaestion.
After conquering Babylon, Alexander admits that Hephaestion is the only person whom he loves. During the film, Hephaestion shows extensive jealousy when he sees Alexander with Roxana and deep sadness when he marries her, going so far as to attempt to keep her away from him after Alexander murders Cleitus the Black in India.
Frankly, I do not think that this movie is a good one. I do not like the character inside. Alexander the Great was not supposed to be like that in history. At last, he turn out to be a bisexual and homosexual emperor. It is quite an awful thing.
June 7, 2009
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