This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Just what I expected

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Assante's Odyssey is a minor triumph in more ways than one. As a cracking good adventure it will already have been reviewed many times. What is perhaps worth adding is its possible interest to those approaching Homer's Odyssey or even the Iliad (preferably in that order) for the first time. It is not, of course, a blow-by-blow film of the very lengthy Homeric poem, but as dramatisation go, it is a worthwhile introduction to the characters at a basic level. It doesn't 'Westernise' the Greek mythology to fit tastes dictated by the likes of Disney, or make the ancient Greek Gods silly and ridiculous. We see Odysseus inspired to intelligent courage by the Goddess Athena (wonderfully played by Isabella Rossellini), and this will contrast for the student with the great but unthinking bravery of Hector (in the Iliad). Rossellini combines the qualities of blue-eyed beauty without a hint of soppiness. Hermes edifies with technical insights in a perfectly detached way. Thus the Gods are both external realities and that which inspires and strengthens specific internal values. The devotion of Odysseus to his beautiful wife Penelope is both subjected to his strong sense of duty (in the bigger picture, from oaths made to his fellow men) and, if that seems uncaring, shown in the strength by which he chooses to return to her even after he is offered the choice of that or immortality.As far as a mainstream film goes, it at least attempts to tell the story within the ethos of ancient Greek values. But there is another benefit to seeing it. That is, Homer is so long, so dense, and with so many characters, that although one can gain an intellectual appreciation by reading it, a dramatisation helps the reader to identify and understand the characters emotionally, dynamically, wand this brings out the force of the relationships. Assante has tried, and to some extent succeeded, in bringing out the taste of ancient Greece in a way not dissimilar to what Christian Jacq, in his novels, did for ancient Egypt's New Kingdom period. Well worth a watch!

If it was not for the fact that this film felt so bad it was good, it would have been unwatchable. The film looks like it genuinely honestly tries to be something good, but misses the mark horribly. The film is full of inconsistencies. For example, Telemachus is born with an English accent (Unlike the rest of the cast)yet he grows out of this accent as he grows up. The actors don't have the slightest clue what they are doing, speaking in tones that simply don't make sense for the situation. A great example of this poor acting is when Odys mother kills herself. She walks into the Sea (This method of suicide is nowhere in the book and is physically impossible) and drowns herself. One of the servants is swinging her head back and forth repeatedly. This is an attempt to convey grief, but fails miserably.

This is just the sort of movie any adventure lover would LOVE! Beautiful scenarios combined with great camera work and a great adventurous story to go with it..well,What an absolute diamond it was! Odysseus's adventurous story is nothing new to most people who know Greek myth,and this was a great step forward in bringing that beautiful journey to the viewers. This movie does NOT deserve the ratings that it has gotten.Anything under 8/10 is a crime,in case of this movie.I rate it 9/10 and i stand by my vote! It is recommended for anyone who loves adventure movies.u'ld love it,no doubt about it. The only thing that they could've may be improved was,the time-line of the movie. It is way too lengthy and that may repel some viewers,but still its worth a shot. The acting was great too.Odysseus's role was played to perfection.We see such amazing Greek mythological characters as Achilles and so many others who we have always loved. Ah,just watch it!!!

I consider "The Odyssey" as one of my favorite works of literature. It brings much of my imagination to life on a degree that it makes its own world. After seeing a film about it, I now can't help but be amused by its accurate and mystical vision of it. This is a "television made" movie, so the budget is lower than a motion picture like "Troy" or "Alexander". I found some of the visual effects too corny, particular The Cyclops and Hermes flying around in the air as if he had a yellow screen following his every motion. But its scenery is more than enough to make it feel real since it was shot on location. The costuming and the set-decoration (even thought it's a little lacking) are nice additions.It was always hard for me to imagine what actor would fit Odysseus' description. Armand Assante could not have been a better choice. Not only does he fit the physical description but he also has the personality and wit of Odysseus. Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Chris Lee, and Vanessa Williams make up a great supporting cast. It's good entertainment that is true to the myth. Still, a bigger budget would have helped out the visual effects and whatnots that is needed for such a grand tale. 8/10