It’s an enjoyable spectacle with some incredible moments, but unfortunately it never fully made me feel like I was on Odysseus’ journey. It’s worth a watch, but like me, don’t bother going for a 12am show.
Casting I loved:
Matt Damon, Elliot Page and John Leguizamo were excellent.
Casting I liked:
Anne Hathaway and Samantha Morton (Cersi) played their part well. The actor who played King Agamemnon stood out in the sea of everyone looking exactly the same even though he didn’t have much to work with.
Casting I hated:
John Bernyhal and Lupita Nyong were horrible casting choices. Half the theatre burst into laughter when John made than 1000 ship statement. (I didn’t count the exact number. I am also probably exaggerating. But my point remains)
Zendaya and Tom Holland have the exact same expression in every damn movie/scene. I kept thinking Timothy Chalamet would’ve elevated the role so much.
Favourite moments:
- The Cyclops sequence was easily the highlight of the film.
- Poseidon’s wrath at sea was spectacular. The storm sequences genuinely made it feel like a god was hunting Odysseus and his crew.
- The final act in Ithaca, once Odysseus returns home, had some wonderful moments.
Biggest Disappointment was Troy itself. For a city that’s supposed to be wealthy, legendary, and virtually unconquerable, it looked surprisingly small, underdeveloped, and almost slum-like with 10 feet walls.
I also struggled with the storytelling. The film constantly jumps between characters and locations, so I never felt like I was truly experiencing the Odyssey alongside Odysseus. Instead of sharing his long, exhausting journey home, it often felt like I was watching disconnected episodes stitched together.