The Problem With Nolan’s Odyssey Is That It’s Not Homer’s Odyssey
By trying to make the Odyssey relatable to the twenty-first century, Nolan made a flash in the pan, not an adaptation of foundational text of the Western world.
By trying to make the Odyssey relatable to the twenty-first century, Nolan made a flash in the pan, not an adaptation of foundational text of the Western world.
Nolan injects modern morals into an ancient story about strength, virtue, and duty. It creates a different poem from the one Homer penned.
With his horrible casting, drab cinematography, and intent to explore Odysseus’ inner demons, Nolan seems committed to ruining "Odyssey."