Seeing “The Odyssey” once probably isn’t sufficient.
And, honestly, even after a second viewing, it’s difficult to know precisely how to feel about acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour adaptation of the ancient poem by Homer chronicling the years-long, danger-filled journey home by a Greek king, Odysseus, following the events of the Trojan War.
Nolan — the director of “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” “Dunkirk,” “Tenet,” “Oppenheimer” and other memorable films — takes much from Homer’s text and infuses it with clever inventions that provide even more food for thought. He does this in the way you would expect, presenting Odysseus’ journey in a hurricane of impactful visuals and an ear-banging soundscape that is as thrilling as it is taxing.
Hey, why should experiencing “The Odyssey” be easy?
Famously, Nolan shot the film entirely in 70 mm IMAX, requiring the use of large, heavy cameras and allowing for an even more impactful visual presentation in theaters equipped with the right tech — which likely are charging a few extra bucks for a ticket.
Original articleAn ‘Odyssey’: Christopher Nolan pushes himself, collaborators on bold film
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