There has been an overwhelming amount of conversation about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey after the movie’s trailer was uploaded online. As per news, this is the second most disliked trailer of any Hollywood movie after crossing 600,000 dislikes as estimated by the public numbers recorded on the website. All sorts of discussions, from casting decisions, dialogue delivery to accent issues and interpretation of the ancient Greek epic written by Homer, can be found among users.
As much as fans of Christopher Nolan continue to look forward to this adaptation of the epic, some consider that the creative freedom taken by the filmmaker has moved away from the cultural significance of ancient Greece.
Trailer Receives Massive Negative Response
As per certain news sources, the number of estimated dislikes of the trailer for "The Odyssey" exceeds 600,000, making it one of the most disliked Hollywood trailers on YouTube.
The publicly tracked estimates show that over 80% of reactions from viewers were negative, which shows an emerging public reaction against the movie. In any case, the trailer has gone viral and become a subject of discussion and numerous memes.
Casting Choices Become The Biggest Talking Point
Most of the critique centers on the selection of the actors. The audiences believe that the actors used do not represent the culture and history of the period of ancient Greece, even though the movie is based on one of the greatest literary pieces of Greece.
Another problem with the movie is the lack of Greek actors in the main cast, which according to some fans is one of the most serious problems with the movie adaptation.
Lupita Nyong'o's Dual Role Divides Viewers
Yet another point worth discussing is Lupita Nyong'o's supposed double casting as both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra. This choice seems to divide the viewers, some appreciating the original concept while others finding it strange to depict both characters from myths using one actress.
In addition to the discussion of the casting choices, the viewers have also strongly criticized the use of American accents and the dialogue of the trailer which seems to be inspired by the Gen-Z culture. There have been several scenes which went viral on the Internet.
Awards Buzz Begins To Shift
This issue has also influenced discussions during the early stages of awards season. According to some reports, the probability of the movie winning Best Picture at the Oscars ceremony has dropped after such a strongly mixed reception of its trailer.
Although facing the negative reviews, The Odyssey still is one of the most expected releases in Hollywood. Thanks to Christopher Nolan’s reputation, expensive shooting and ongoing discussion in the Internet, this movie is still getting much attention before its release.