Alexander

*** - I watched this last night with my brother, and was sceptical from the start due to it being lambasted in the press, including my favourite reviewer - Roger Ebert of the Chicago, Sun-Times.

However, I am pleased to report that I found 'Alexander' to be a good historical picture that is very watchable. Colin Farrell is great in the lead role and the acting is high calibre. The cinematography, set designs and musical score have been created with evident passion but at times the structure and fluency of 'Alexander' suffers.

Oliver Stone should be proud of what he has achieved with 'Alexander' and I strongly recommend it to those who have been put off by the critics.