The controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey has been ongoing, with some on the right criticizing the director’s decision to cast Elliott Page as the Greek soldier Sinon and Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. Newsmax commenter Katie Zacharia declared that the film would be a box office bust, while Elon Musk amplified numerous rage-bait accounts on X that agreed with his assessment that Nolan had “desecrated” Homer’s original text.
Box Office Success
Despite the backlash, The Odyssey is projected to open with a massive $120 million debut at the US box office and boasts a 97% fan score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s success has been praised by some prominent voices on the right, including Ben Shapiro, who gave the film a 9/10 rating, saying it’s “really, really good” and a “masterpiece”.
Positive Reviews
Shapiro did take issue with Page‘s casting, but praised the film’s visuals and themes, saying that Nolan is “great at what he does”. Griff Jenkins, a weekend anchor on Fox & Friends, also praised the film, calling it “the best, it’s amazing” and saying that Christopher Nolan owes a debt of gratitude to 9th-grade English teachers across the country. Dave Rubin, a conservative podcaster, also called The Odyssey “an absolute masterpiece”.
Critical Acclaim
The film’s success and critical acclaim have been noted by many, with some arguing that it’s a testament to Nolan‘s skill as a director. Liz Shannon Miller argued in her review that Nolan turns Homer’s epic into a visually spectacular and deeply somber meditation on war, memory, and the longing for home.
In conclusion, The Odyssey has proven to be a commercial and critical success, despite the controversy surrounding its casting decisions. The film’s positive reviews and box office performance have shown that audiences are willing to embrace a well-made film, regardless of their political beliefs. As Shapiro noted, “if conservatives want to be effective in the culture, you can’t just label the entire piece of art bad because a decision in the art is bad”. The Odyssey is a testament to the power of great storytelling and filmmaking, and its success will likely be remembered for years to come.
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