Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been a lightning rod for controversy ever since the first casting and design reveals, igniting afresh with each new trailer . The film has garnered plenty of well-deserved accolades ( and earnings ) since its release, and yet somehow the debates rage on between classicists and the ge
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been a lightning rod for controversy ever since the first casting and design reveals, igniting afresh with each new trailer .
The film has garnered plenty of well-deserved accolades ( and earnings ) since its release, and yet somehow the debates rage on between classicists and the general public alike—all this over an adaptation of an epic poem that's been around since roughly the 8th century BCE.
My take: the IMAX scale might be epic, but Nolan gives the story an intimate feel, weaving a captivating, nearly three-hour cinematic spell. While the magic slowly starts to dissipate once one leaves the theater, the powerful imagery will resonate for days.
And the film gave me, personally, a fresh perspective on the central character of Odysseus. (Spoilers below.) Read full article Comments
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