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Stone to Give Alexander Yet Another Pass
February 14, 2007 - Oliver Stone is releasing yet another version of his failed epic Alexander that chronicles the life and times of the once dominant world conquerer. The film was a box office disaster when it released to theaters in 2004 and hasn't done much better on DVD. (I still remember the let down after sitting through that monstrosity).

Warner Bros. released a Director’s Cut of the film on DVD in July of 2005 but Stone says getting the film right still haunts him. Stone offers the following on his "Alexander Revisited" page on Myspace.

Dear Viewer,

Why a third version of Alexander? The best answer I can manage is, I couldn’t get it out of my system. It’s a film that’s been haunting me since the theatrical version first appeared in November 2004 in the U.S., followed by a Director’s Cut on DVD in July 2005.

But neither version was complete. It wasn’t an issue of right or wrong, or good or bad, but, like an experiment, one of trial and error. I believe this version now (3 ½ hours) is my clearest interpretation of Alexander’s incredible life.

For those who didn’t appreciate the original, rest assured this is my last pass, as there is no more footage to be found. And for those of you who did like it, please share with me my passion for “Alexander”, every sublime and awkward pixel of it.

I welcome your feedback and comments below. And I still believe -- “Fortune favors the bold”.

Sincerely Yours,

Oliver Stone


The site includes an option for visitors to leave comments reagrding the film as Stone will be responding and discussing the film over the coming weeks. It is not yet clear if Warner Bros. will be the affiliate partner on the forthcoming DVD release.

Visit the Alexander Revisited web site

To whomever decides to release the DVD, we say, "good luck with all that"!





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