There are movies that are made to ‘look’
realistic. And there are some which are made to be ‘felt’ realistic.
Back then in the early 00, Gladiator & Troy were able to achieve the latter.
CGI, No CGI, Doesn’t Matter! Because, you’ve LOTR with CGI in the same level of
Gladiator; what at that time, Alexandar couldn’t achieve! Even honestly, 300, didn’t
feel realistic, as it just looked realistic!
Now what does this ‘being realistic’
even mean? It means you’re engrossed in those two – three hours which can
create another reality for you -> of that era, those surrounding, which would
feel, as if some sort of Portal has been opened for you! The ODYSSEY is one
such film that opens a portal of ‘being realistic’ for you.
You’re the Greeks in it! You’re the Gods! You’re
the Monsters! You’re Sorcerous! You’re The Queen, The Prince. And You’re ->
The Odysseus. And His Pain! As you can feel the Real Real in them, when diving
into that Era!
There are Four things that makes a movie -> an
epic masterpiece! Direction, overall Cinematography, the Protagonist’s or
the Antagonist’s Performance, and, the Background Score! What made The Dark
Knight different from other Batman series? It was the Heath Ledger’s
Performance & Nolan’s Direction! What made Kill Bill different from Charlies
Angels? It was Uma Thurman’s authentic expressions! And what makes The
Odyssey today different from the other Epic tales being told? It is Matt
Damon’s Performance, & Above All, Original Masterpiece Direction of -> Christopher
Nolan!
Now, I’ve read that some people online have COMPLAINED
about Hélène de Troie is being shown as a Black
Girl, or, Sinon from the LGB community. Now tell me one thing! For how long
they’ve been shown in the entire movie which stretches to around 3 hours?
Hardly for 5 Mins! Correct? And let us say, as per the HOMER’s literature, you
wanted to depict Hélène de Troie -> as a White Girl, and I’m not refuting
your Claims! You are Correct, as, History should be shown on ‘AS IS’ basis! BUT,
can’t you all accept few artistic modifications or upgradations while
evaluating a MASTERPEICE Movie like The ODYSSEY?
Look, anything followed in
verbatim brings chaos! So goes for the Literature! There should be some
flexibility been given! And thus, your Complaints Cannot Overshadow -> The ODYSSEY.
It’s an exceptionally made Masterpiece of our time, and one must dive into it
& feel Realistic!
This is a movie that should be
considered to be watched even as part of your College Curriculum. About the Odysseus’s dilemmas, his betrayals, his
regrets, his exile, his wrong judgements, his sacrifices, and finally, his
surrender to the Fate!
All said and done, The ODYSSEY is an exceptional brilliant masterpiece
artistic work of Christopher Nolan. Go and Watch Near your Theatres!
©
Pranav Chaturvedi