Emily Wilson, a scholar whose translation of Homer’s Odyssey from 2017 was recognized by the director as an influence on his interpretation of the poem, has written a review of the film that is quite critical. A critical assessment of the film has been provided by Emily Wilson, the scholar whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Odyssey the director cites as inspiring his interpretation of the poem.
Wilson stated in an article published in the London Review of Books that she “would be ashamed to have written any of this script” and called the storyline of the movie “gimmicky. The writing is abysmal,” she remarked. “No character has a compelling reason for their words or deeds. The food everything looks awful, and there are no sex scenes.
Wilson acknowledged that Sir Christopher’s work had rekindled interest in Homer’s epic, but he also remarked, “It lacks psychological, emotional, political, and ethical depth.” “The release of The Odyssey is still an event to celebrate,” Wilson added.
Translations of Odyssey, including mine, are flying off the shelves [and] perhaps the film will convince some college administrators not to slash their literature, language, and history programs. This epic is bringing viewers back to theatres.
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