The new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has been released, igniting controversy over its modernized dialogue. Critics argue that the contemporary language clashes with the film’s epic historical setting.
Key facts:
- The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus.
- It retells Odysseus’ 10-year voyage back to Ithaca after the Greek victory at Troy.
- The budget is reportedly $250 million.
- Nolan filmed using large-format Imax cameras, shooting over 2 million feet of film.
- The Odyssey is set to release on July 16 in Australia and July 17 in the UK and US.
Robert Pattinson plays Antinous, the primary villain. Tom Holland portrays Telemachus, Odysseus’s son. Anne Hathaway takes on the role of Penelope, Odysseus’s wife. Charlize Theron plays Calypso, the nymph.
Despite praise for the visuals, the trailer has faced backlash for Americanized dialogues. One critic noted, “Anyone else think the dialogue in The Odyssey trailer is all over the place?” Another remarked on its stunning appearance.
