The Cut

Oliver Stone's captivating biopic chronicles the life of 4th-century B.C. conqueror Alexander the Great (Colin Farrell), focusing on the military campaigns that would see him hold sway over 90% of the known world, as well as his relationships with his family and his lifelong friend and companion Hephaistion (Jared Leto). Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Christopher Plummer, and Anthony Hopkins also star. Third director's cut; 3 1/2 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Two-disc set.