Christopher Nolan's new film, 'The Odyssey,' is set to be released in South Korea on August 5, generating excitement as positive reviews from North American audiences circulate online.
On July 19, a user on an online community shared their experience after watching the film in the U.S. The user, identified as A, stated, "I live in America and booked an IMAX showing for Saturday night at 10 PM. I got home after 1 AM and felt compelled to write this right away."
A continued, "I have no regrets. See it twice. Definitely watch it in IMAX." They added, "Having read 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' during my high school years in the U.S., I knew the original story well, but I lost track of time while watching. The film is just incredible."
A also responded to questions from other users, saying, "The original Greek mythology is such an interesting story that it would be enjoyable even if you don't know the content," and, "I don't think there are any actors in the cast who can't act."
Prior to its release, 'The Odyssey' faced significant controversy, particularly regarding its casting. The decision to cast Lupita Nyong'o as Helen, described in the original work as 'the most beautiful woman in the world,' sparked debate among some fans.
Comments in domestic online communities included, "PC (political correctness) has been overly reflected," and, "It differs too much from the original image." Notably, the final trailer released this year received a high dislike ratio on YouTube due to its dialogue, tone, casting, and overall atmosphere, leading to mixed reactions among international fans.
As Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope' receives sharply divided reviews in South Korea, attention is focused on how Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will be received by domestic audiences amid both controversy and anticipation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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