The Odyssey (2026) – Will Nolan Deliver, or Is This a Modern Misfire?

The Odyssey movie. The script, casting, costumes, and plot line do not match the original story. The movie is loaded with modern political references that have nothing to do with the ancient tale, so I hear. But will the movie be good? It does have a good lead actor and director. And for sure the special effects will be good.

My $20 bucks is already spent.

 

I will wait till it hits a movie channel.
I will never understand the change of characters. If a writer wanted someone to look a certain way they would write them that way. I know this is a hard concept for many, but the Author of a tale decides what the character looks like, and can choose from anything in their minds.
If a character is written purple, I want them to be purple if they make the movie. Nothing more , nothing less.

 

I read a reviewer who felt the Coen Bros did a better job of depicting the Odyssey in Oh Brother vs Nolan's modernized (check all the Hollywood boxes) depiction. I think it was a tongue in cheek commentary but I like Coen Bros movies a lot.

 

I haven't seen the new one so I can't compare it yet, but I Love Oh Brother.