However, all the change does little to improve what is obviously a deeply flawed film. While the film’s costumes, set pieces, and battle scenes are lavish, the film’s story is still incredibly massive in scope with too much for the viewer to absorb into one film, though the new intermission break is a welcome inclusion and does lessen this problem.

Also, the enormous plot is made even more difficult to follow as the film’s story constantly jumps back and forth in the time period. While many of the actors give often fantastic performances throughout the film, Colin Farrell performs well as an obviously mercurial and self-indulgent ruler, but is unable to help his difficult and often petulantly childish character resonate with the audience. Also, Angelina Jolie, while on the surface fits the role of Olympias well, her performance is often distractingly over-the-top.

Its picture quality is presented in the 2:35:1 anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio and the sound quality is presented in Dolby Surround 5.1.

There’s little in the way of special features for this massive film, other than an introduction by director Oliver Stone. The filmmaker does a good job explaining clearly the purpose of this third cut and his intent for it, which makes anyone reluctant to view more willing to do so.

While Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut is undoubtedly the clearest version of the film in developing Alexander’s highly complex personality and life, it does little to change how much of the film is shortchanged by its epic scope, time-jumping storytelling, and often emotionally-lacking and self-indulgent characters. For fans and anybody open-minded enough to view this highly complex film in its fullest artistic intention, this is the version to watch. Otherwise, not even the more commercially viable and easier-to-swallow Director’s Cut will do much to sway the film’s inherent flaws for casual viewers.

Movie Grade: C
Special Features Grade: B
Overall Grade: B-