But its got Angelina Jolie (replete with snake)! What am I missing?
Yes, but playing the mother?
Legend has it that Alexander's father sneaked a peek at his wife (Alexander's mother)and found her in bed fondeling a snake. It turned him off of her for life. She was supposed to have been a real conniving shrew, telling Alexander that Philip was NOT his father, as she was impregnated by a God.
It's all fun and games until someone puts out an eye ...
"....Then there's Angelina Jolie as Mom. Really, words fail me here. But let's try: Give this young woman the hands-down award for best impression of Bela Lugosi while hampered by a 38-inch bust line."
I honestly don't see what makes her so coveted. She's a second-rate actress at best.