Following the success of 2023'sOppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's next film isThe Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic.
Given the director's track record of critically acclaimed films such asInterstellarandInception, expectations for his next project are naturally high. The recently released trailer, however, has sparked criticism from viewers—particularly over the use of modern speech and American accents.
The trailer quickly drew attention for its dialogue, which many viewers felt sounded too contemporary for the setting. Some also questioned the use of American accents.
In the trailer, Odysseus (Matt Damon) asks Calypso (Charlize Theron) for help returning after the Trojan War. While he has been away fighting, Penelope (Anne Hathaway) is pursued by several suitors vying for her hand, including Antinous (Robert Pattinson).
'This is a household waiting for a master. I want you to choose me,' Antinous says, to which Penelope replies, 'Ithica's King is coming back.'
In another scene, Antinous confronts Telemachus (Tom Holland) and tells him, 'You're pining for a daddy you didn't even know, like some sniveling bastard.' Telemachus also says, 'My dad is coming home.'
Viewers quickly pointed out the modern dialogue in the trailer, particularly the use of the word 'dad' in an ancient Greece setting. Others have noted that, considering the setting, 'father' should have been used.
One user onRedditwrote, 'One thing that bothered me is that the dialogues are in a casual manner. Like using the word "Dad" instead of "Father"'.
the concept of them using the word “daddy” in ancient greecehttps://t.co/LG18MKZLPB
My "dad" is coming back...Father feels a tad more period correct
Source: International Business Times UK
