The Odyssey Is Just Another Reason for Despair The film industry's latest blockbuster, The Odyssey , has been touted as a return to form for big screen epics.
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's classic tale promised a cinematic experience that would transport audiences back to the dawn of storytelling.
However, it's clear now that this attempt at revitalizing the genre has fallen flat. Nolan's ambition is admirable, but his execution reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes epic storytelling work.