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[Editor Review] The Odyssey - Wes Platt

I enjoyed this for what it was - not a deep-dive into a well-known Greek myth, but an exploration of the costs of war and the perils of toxic masculinity. An epic deconstruction of dude culture and what happens when a man recognizes the consequences of his rage.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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[Editor Review] The Odyssey - Wes Platt
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Our review scale:

☕ 1 Cup — only if you’re desperate
☕☕ 2 Cups — fine, but flawed
☕☕☕ 3 Cups — solid, worth trying
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Reviewer: Wes Platt (wes.platt@southpointaccess.news)
Topic: The Odyssey [Theatrical release motion picture]
Rating: ☕☕☕☕

  • Something Wes liked: "I enjoyed this for what it was - not a deep-dive into a well-known Greek myth, but an exploration of the costs of war and the perils of toxic masculinity. An epic deconstruction of dude culture and what happens when a man recognizes the consequences of his rage."
  • Something Wes didn't like: "Of all the members of this talented ensemble cast, I found Tom Holland to be the weakest link. He wasn't bad, but he did feel out of place as Telemachus. For me, he just didn't seem to have the right energy for the part."
  • Recommended to Neighbors: Yes.

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