Do we like this @dunderklumpen.bsky.social or not? I‘m underwhelmed tbh - ThreadSky

gentgestranslation.bsky.social • 3 days ago

Do we like this @dunderklumpen.bsky.social or not? I‘m underwhelmed tbh

First look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey just dropped. #christophernolan #mattdamon #moviesky #filmsky

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dunderklumpen.bsky.social•3 days ago

I don't like the casting choice and I don't like the optic.
I'll give the movie a chance but I'm pretty sure Nolan's Odyssey will be a modern version of the old "Sandalenfilme" which means big show but not really much historical accuracy.
So yes, I'm underwhelmed as well.

gentgestranslation.bsky.social•3 days ago

I honestly don‘t mind an old-style „Sandalenfilm“ as long as characters and story grip me (re-watched Gladiator last year and meeeeh. Not that it‘s „old-style“ 😅) I‘m never expecting historical accuracy anyway. As long as I get told a gripping and relatable story, I‘m good 😇

dunderklumpen.bsky.social•3 days ago

I would understand historical inaccuracy if it would look boring on film. But I saw some posts how the uniforms+helmets actually looked+they really missed an opportunity there.
I'm also a tad sceptical that they want to adapt THE WHOLE ODYSSEY. But yeah... 🤷
What do you think about casting Matt?

gentgestranslation.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well, not the WHOLE maybe. But it‘s a good adventure story with a very satisfying ending (if you believe in the whole waiting-20-years-for-someone thing). And somethings can be timeskipped with „2-years-later“ montages. Also, it‘s Nolan, so 3.5 hrs aren‘t a problem 😂

dunderklumpen.bsky.social•2 days ago

If you have the chance and are interested in the Odyssey I highly recommend the movie "The Return" with Ralph Fiennes. One of the absolute stand-outs for me from last year.
I dare say it: THIS should have been the Oscar nominated performance for Ralph Fiennes (and not Conclave which I adore, too!).

gentgestranslation.bsky.social•2 days ago

YES! Just watched the trailer (that was crap spoilering things if you don‘t know the story) but yes! This is what I meant when I heard today re-telling of the odyssee. That‘s how you tell a story! With a woman at the center and the relationships woven around her. Need to hunt this down now!

gentgestranslation.bsky.social•2 days ago

Oh wait! I heard of that movie (and same opinions as yours as well) but never realized it was about the Odysee! Awesome! Yes, Odysee or rather Odysseus was a special interest of mine as a teen for a while. Thanks for the tip!

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