RE: MOVIE REVIEW: “The Odyssey” (2026)
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This is the first honest review I've read since Odyssey took over the internet, and I must state that you write beautifully well! Your thoughts are expressed finely without giving out detailed spoilers. This is exactly what a review looks like! I'm impressed.
Now, to my experience. I really do think Odyssey is an impressive adaptation, especially with the production and my reason is simply because rarely do movies ever beat a book. The cast were perfect, in my opinion.
However, just like you, I noticed some scenes lacked the emotional weight that was needed. Odysseus himself peaked for me when he disguisd as a beggar and everything from there took an upward hill for his character.I was not too impressed with Holland either.
And as for the notion that the gods were toned down, I hope we remember that we don't quite see them as in the story. They come exactly as gods and were expressed definitely as storms, thunder, and visions of Athena. So, It's a non-issue for me.
And frankly, the gods remain guilt and I think this representation was perfect to recontextualize the entire film. For the rushed scenes, leaving more gaps for depth, I totally agree on that. Although some argue that the idea behind most scenes were already widely known.
It's a solid 9 for me anyway. Still open to reading the actual book and learning more about the greek mythology.🥰
Being a biased fan of Christropher Nolan, I too think that movie was hasty. Many scenes - especially island parts and the ending - needed some more time. Like when I was watching it, I wished it to be a tv series rather than a movie.
Literal same thoughts. Tom Holland, through out the movie, felt like an emotionless child. Just because of him, I ought to read the novel. Maybe his character is supposed to be this way.
Moreover, Anne Hathway, though I am a fan of her since Dark Knight rises. But man, she nailed her role. First, she ages like a fine wine. Secondly, her acting is top-class. The moments with Tom Holland during "the throne" talks, and in the ending part, when Odeysseus throughs the arrow, and she gives a little smirk. It was raw and natural.