Christopher Nolan Dismisses 'The Odyssey' Criticism 3 Days Before Release, Drawing Fresh Backlash
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Christopher Nolan Dismisses 'The Odyssey' Criticism 3 Days Before Release, Drawing Fresh Backlash
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Summary
Three days before "The Odyssey" opens on July 17, Christopher Nolan said pre-release criticism is "always irrelevant" because "no one ... knows what the film actually is yet."
The remark intensified an existing dispute over the adaptation's casting and style, including criticism of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, Elliot Page as Sinon, modern language in the trailer and the lack of Greek actors.
Nolan told The Telegraph he learned on the "Batman" trilogy to ignore "freighted thoughts" around beloved properties and focus on honoring the source through his own interpretation.
Online reaction split sharply: critics said viewers do not need to see the film to judge historical accuracy or casting choices, while supporters argued Nolan has previously overcome fan outrage and should be judged after release.