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Alexander (2004)
Grandiose Scale and Visually Impressive, but Marred by Shallow Characterization, Lengthy Runtime, and Problematic Portrayals
"Alexander" directed by Oliver Stone, is a historical epic released in 2004 that chronicles the life of Alexander the Great. The film is known for its grandiosity and epic battle sequences, but unfortunately, it is marred by several issues.
The acting in the movie is often over the top and unconvincing, with some of the cast giving cringe-worthy performances. Additionally, the film's length of over three hours is problematic, as it makes the story feel slow and drawn-out. There are several moments where the camera lingers on dancing scenes that seem to go on for an unnecessary amount of time.
The dialogue in the movie feels shallow and uninteresting, failing to give depth to the characters or their relationships. The film also perpetuates negative stereotypes of Western men, presenting Alexander as a blonde-haired, blue-eyed conqueror, while ignoring the reality of the diverse ethnicities that existed in ancient Macedonia.
Moreover, the movie portrays Alexander's homosexuality in a problematic manner, reducing it to a mere plot device to show his lack of self-control and his appetite for conquest. The movie seems to lack any genuine understanding or respect for the historical context in which the story takes place.
Despite its grandiose scale and visually impressive battle sequences, "Alexander" fails to leave a lasting impact due to its problematic portrayal of history, shallow characterization, and unnecessary length.
Game of Thrones: The Bells (2019)
As Connor McGregor once wisely said "Surprise Surprise, Motherf@#$ers!"
Did you seriously expect a "happy ending" from this show?!
It's almost as if people have forgotten this is Game of Thrones! This is not the show where you should look for the happy endings that you see so many often in so many other TVShows. This is what happens when you try to mingle the mainstream audience with high quality, above the average storytelling, people start wanting The Vampire Diaries out of the show!
Somehow, some people managed to put themselves in the bubble of thinking Daenerys as the ultimate "nice" character of the show. As Connor McGregor once said "Surprise Surprise Motherf*&#$ers"! How does it feel to see the breaker of chain as THE ULTIMATE BAD GUY OF THE SHOW?
P.s: So maybe for the next and last episode, don't have popcorns while watching the show baby.