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MovieGuys July 14, 2026 at 3:31 am by MovieGuys
Monty Python couldn't improve on this. Suffice to say, someone doesn't know their classical Greek history too well. They have excavated skulls from the site of Troy and undertaken facial recreations. Would it surprise anyone to know they looked Greek? Would it surprise anyone, too, to know the main historical figures of Troy were described clearly, as Greek, in classical literature? Upsides include reasonable acting, great sets, okay action and top locations. In summary, I wonder what actual Greeks make of this reimagining of their proud past? For me, what I can say is history is what it is, not what revisionists want it to be. Enough said.
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Manuel São Bento July 15, 2026 at 4:53 pm by Manuel São Bento
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/the-odyssey-2026-christopher-nolans-most-faithful-epic-is-also-his-most-ambitious-one/ Rating: A THE ODYSSEY is a maximalist, deeply faithful adaptation of Homer's poem that somehow ends on a quiet, contemplative note despite everything it throws at you along the way. Completely unafraid of its own scale and scope, it's ten years of war, myth, and horror (!) woven into the story so tightly that the whole thing paradoxically feels more grounded, not less. An astonishingly stacked ensemble led by a phenomenal Matt Damon, deceptively convincing practical effects, and filmmaking craft firing on every level. Ludwig Göransson's score alone is worth the ticket. Easily one of the best theatrical experiences of the year. This is Christopher Nolan at his most alive.
