"The American accents are incredibly jarring for a movie in this time period. They should really all have British accents. Somehow that works better with history. It just feels wrong."
"One pointed to Pattinson's "daddy" line, calling it "so out of place in a sword & sandals movie with this much gravitas." It felt so out of place. Same with Matt Damon's 'Lets Go!' I'm hoping the dialogue isn't too contemporary and pulls the viewer out of the period."
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Odyssey features Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Tom Holland as Telemachus, alongside Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The recently released trailer depicts Odysseus seeking help from Calypso to return home after the Trojan War, while Penelope faces suitors including Antinous. Viewers have criticized the film for its American accents and contemporary dialogue, including phrases like "daddy" and "Let's Go," which feel incongruous with the ancient Greek historical setting. Critics argue that British accents would better suit the period piece, and express concern that modern language choices may detract from the film's gravitas and immerse viewers in the story.
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