Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great (1956) starring Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom. Over two hours long, this failed epic spends far too much time on Alexander's intrigues in Greece, doesn't have enough time left over to devote to his conquests and death. The script has many holes in it, and the acting is only so-so. Burton, who was about 30 when the film was made, is too old for the part of Alexander, who died at the age of 33. Altogether, a very disappointing film about a grand subject. (Subtitles are available in English, as well as closed captions.) Grade: C