Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut – Blu-ray Special Features Disc

Description

Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut – Blu-ray Special Features Disc Review
Shout! Factory | 213 min (feature film not on this disc) | R | July 1, 2025
Genres: Bonus Content, Behind-the-Scenes

Disc Specs

• Video: 1080p High Definition, SDR
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 / 2.39:1 (varies by featurette)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
• Subtitles: English (for select content)
• Region: A
• Number of Discs: 1 (Blu-ray) – Bonus Disc Only

Special Features

• Director’s Cut Commentary (2007) – Oliver Stone with insights on narrative restructuring and thematic choices
• 2025 Interview – Oliver Stone (14:52) – New retrospective look at the film’s production and historical reception
• 2025 Interview – Editor Alex Márquez (10:00) – In-depth discussion of pacing, editing challenges, and director collaboration
• 2025 Interview – VFX Supervisor John Scheele (8:31) – Breakdown of visual effects work from battle scenes to set extensions
• Documentary – Fight Against Time: Oliver Stone’s Alexander (76:12) – Comprehensive behind-the-scenes chronicle of the project’s development
• Featurette – Resurrecting Alexander (26:41) – Restorative and re-cut process overview
• Featurette – Perfect Is the Enemy of Good (28:51) – Challenges faced in production and post-production refinements
• Mini-Featurette – Vangelis Scores Alexander (4:31) – Focus on the composer’s musical approach
• Still Gallery (9:02) – High-resolution promotional and production photos
• Theatrical Trailers – Teaser and full trailer presentations

✅ Overall Recommendation
This is a comprehensive and well-curated bonus disc, offering substantial archival content alongside brand-new 2025 interviews. It’s a valuable inclusion for fans who want to understand the production complexities and creative decisions behind Oliver Stone’s most ambitious historical epic.